Maltz Jupiter Theatre Brings 19th Century France to THE DREAM BALL Tonight

Get ready to take a journey through the splendors of 19th century France at The Dream Ball: the most spectacular, elegant evening of the year!

Inspired by the Theatre's upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical LES MISERABLES, the lavish affair will take place tonight, February 21, at The Breakers Palm Beach. The benefit will transport guests back in time to the glamour and magnificence of 19th century French aristocracy - complete with crystal candelabras and chandeliers, lush floral arrangements and more. Led by gala chairman Gil Walsh, the evening will honor Board Member and Endowment Chairman Roberta and Harvey Golub.

The Theatre's development team has spent the past year working with the Design Studio at The Breakers and Frost Lighting to create the perfect rustic, elegant Old World feel for the ball - complete with an exquisite color palate of blush, creams and golds. Collections of freeform candlelight will illuminate the perimeter of the Venetian Ballroom, while the center of the stage will showcase a beautiful Austrian drape backdrop. Tables will be dressed in elegant linens with glorious centerpieces, golden plates and golden-rimmed goblets. The evening will feature a cocktail reception, dancing, a live auction and dynamic performances in celebration of the evening's theme from LES MISERABLES: "I Dreamed a Dream."

Guests will dine like royalty on a succulent four-course meal, featuring Beef Wellington, a crab salad (complete with peas in a pod and marigolds), and a dessert trio of caramel salted ice cream and dark chocolates, key lime pie and fresh strawberries in a crystal praline fruit cup.

"The novel by Victor Hugo still tells one of the greatest stories of all time, and it's the perfect show to inspire this year's gala theme," said the Theatre's Director of Development Pamela Dyar. "The Dream Ball is a great reason to get dressed up and enjoy an unforgettable evening for a great cause: the largest regional theater in South Florida, which wouldn't be here without its generous supporters."

Sponsors include: Underwriting Producers Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth and PNC Wealth Management. Grand Benefactors include Roberta and Harvey Golub, Roe Green, Peggy and Rick Katz and Chris Kritikos. VIP Sponsors include The Gardens Mall, Susan and Ross Johnson, Jane F. Napier and Diane and James E. Perrella. Platinum Sponsors include Anderson-Moore Construction Corp., Bruce A. Beal and Frank Cunningham, Ellen Tschappat and Roger Berk, Russell and Dorothy Di Giallorenzo, Isanne and Sandy Fisher, Wallace A. Graham, Sallie and Berton Korman, Nancy Kyle and Jack Fraser, Joseph U. Horton and Michael G. McCafferty, Cathy and Andy Merson, Provident Jewelry, Bebe and Joe Riccardo, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens and Kathy and Joe Savarese, Homecare America.

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a professional, not-for-profit regional theatre dedicated to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire our community. The Dream Ball will raise funds for the Theatre's award-winning productions to help keep its performances affordable for all, as well as inspiring the next generation of young audiences through the Theatre's community outreach programs. It will also help support local families by providing scholarships for children to attend classes and camps at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts.

The Dream Ball will take place on Saturday, February 21, at The Breakers Palm Beach. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m.; Tickets are $500 per-person or $5,000 for a table of 10. For more information or for sponsorships, call 561-972-6124 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre - The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida's preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state's largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws nearly 100,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 7,626 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards, South Florida's highest honor for artistic excellence, including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence. For more information about the Theatre's upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.

Pictured are the gala's honorees: Board Member and Endowment Chairman Roberta and Harvey Golub.