Tony Winner Kelli O'Hara to Headline Summer Theatre of New Canaan's Gala Concert

On Friday May 13, Broadway Stars will perform in concert highlighting the Summer Theatre's Gala Evening "Getting to Know You" held at Woodway Country Club in Darien CT. The evening features performances by Broadway Tony Award-Winning actress Kelli O'Hara star of The King and I, South Pacific, Bridges of Madison County, Light in the Piazza and The Pajama Game (with Harry Connick Jr.). She will be joined with Broadway friends of the Summer Theatre including two-time Tony Nominee Robin de Jesus, Broadway composer and national cabaret star David Friedman and Broadway veterans Janelle Robertson, Jodi Stevens and Chip Zien. Also, a performance by cast members from this summer's West Side Story, and by the Performing Arts Conservatory of New Canaan Children Chorus.

"This evening will definitely become a night to remember!" Says Melody Meitrott Libonati, the theatre's founding artistic director. "People rarely have the opportunity to experience such great artists performing in an intimate festive setting and we are so appreciative of them generously sharing their talent." The Gala Evening is also to honor the late W. Andrew Macbeth Clarkson, a local philanthropist and patron of the theatre company whose family foundation's support and guidance helps many arts and other non-profit organizations recognize their potential. "Andrew has left a legacy that will impact the arts and quality of life in Connecticut for many years to come." adds Libonati.

Gala Evening festivities begin May 13 at Woodway Country Club in Darien at 6pm with a cocktail party, dinner at 7pm and the concert at 8pm. A reception with Kelli O'Hara and the stars will follow the performance for patron level ticket holders. Attire is festive. Gala Evening tickets begin at $250, Patron Tickets at $500 and tables of 10 begin at $5000. Evening proceeds go to support the theatre's upcoming 13th professional season presenting West Side Story and musicals for young family audiences Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach, and Cinderella, A Fairy's Tale; to support their theatre for young audience touring outreach program to schools and their award winning education programs: DramaRamas (for children with special needs), Junior Company for middle school age, Pre-College High School Theatre Intensive and professional College Internship Program. For tickets contact Melody Meitrott Libonati at the theatre company via email: Melody@stonc.org, call 203-966-4634 or purchase directly online at stonc.org. Patron tickets are 50% tax deductible.

Gala Evening Committee members include Tara Coniglio, Kimberlee Demers, Suzy Gibbons Owen,

Carolyn Halsey, Kimby Johnson, Tracey Karl, Kathy Klingenstein, Patrice LaSusa, Melody Libonati,

Robert Miller, Cathy Mishkin, Charles Pavarini III , Meg Petersen, Brooke Scharfstein and Pat Timberlake.

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