The event raised over $800,000 for the philanthropy.
Just last night, Only Make Believe celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala at the St James Theatre to recognize those who have shown support through their dedication to philanthropy while raising crucial funds for their interactive theatre programming.
The event raised over $800k for the charity which brings theater into special needs schools and hospitals for children across the NYC and DC areas. Special guests included: Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Montego Glover, Seth Rudetsky, Lena Hall, Brad Oscar and more.
This year’s event honored Sam Khichi with the OMB Founder’s Award, 11 year old Max Pisarczyk with the Clay Stefanki Award and OMB Founder Dena Hammerstein with the Visionary Award. Directed by Tony award winner Joe DiPietro and Tony award nominee Brad Oscar with musical direction by Steven Jamail.
Photo Credit: Bruce Glikas

Only Make Believe Board of Directors

Only Make Believe Company of Actors and Staff

Sam Khichi

Max Pisarczyk

Dena Hammerstein & Max Pisarczyk

Dena Hammerstein & Max Pisarczyk

Dena Hammerstein and Jennifer Hammerstein

Dena Hammerstein, Lisa Goldberg, Jennifer Hammerstein

Joelle Garguilo

Brad Oscar, Max Pisarczyk, Joelle Garguilo

Ashlee Montague and Richard Hankes

Musical director Steven Jamail and OMB house band

Lena Hall, Lisa Goldberg, and Montego Glover

Jason Kravitz, Beth Derwent

Rachel Drtach

Mario Cantone and Rachel Dratch

Mario Cantone and Rachel Dratch
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Mario Cantone and Rachel Dratch

Rachel Dratch, Lisa Goldberg and Mario Cantone

Mari Cantone and Brian Stokes Mitchell

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Joe DiPietro

Mario Cantone, Seth Rudetsky and OMB gala singers

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Montego Glover

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Seth Rudetsky
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Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rachel Dratch, Mario Cantone

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rachel Dratch, Mario Cantone

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Montego Glover, Lena Gall, Brad Oscar
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