THE DEVIL'S BALL Set for Auditorium Theatre, 10/2

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University's Auxiliary Board brings "Old Chicago" back to the National Historic Landmark Theatre with the fifth annual The Devil's Ball, Friday, Oct. 2 from 7:30 - 11 p.m. The lobby of the iconic Auditorium Theatre is the backdrop for this unique gathering for its 300 expected guests. Revelers are treated to fabulous food, entertainment, theatre tours and more, as they raise funds and generate awareness for the preservation of the Auditorium Theatre as well as the Auditorium's diverse educational programming. This year's new addition is a surprise live performance. Tickets are $65 through Friday, Sept. 18 at midnight; $75 through Thursday, Oct. 1 at midnight and are available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org. Tickets are also available at the door for $85 (cash only.) Contact Amanda Martinez-Byrne at (312) 341-2364 or abyrne@auditoriumtheatre.org for more information on the event or sponsorship opportunities.

"The Auxiliary Board is celebrating its fifth year with our biggest party yet! The Auditorium, one of Chicago's oldest cultural institutions, is the perfect place for A Night In Old Chicago celebrating all that is great about this city and bringing a new audience to experience the Auditorium like never before," said Auditorium Theatre Auxiliary Board Chair Dillon Goodson. "This event is also the kick off to the newest Auditorium season and we look forward to everyone joining the celebration."

The festive evening begins at 7:30 p.m. with guests filling the lobby of the Auditorium and treated to an eclectic menu catered by Food for Thought and music by Toast & Jam. There will also be a raffle with guests bidding on chances to win restaurant certificates, hotel stays, tickets to sporting and theatre events and much more. In addition to the raffle, the dancing and the food and drink, guests may mingle under the golden lights of the Auditorium arches.

The Devil's Ball is sponsored in part by My Drink On. Chicago Magazine is the media sponsor with in-kind support provided by Chirp Design, Julia Nash Photography, NRI, Rent the Runway, Russian Tea Time and Smilebooth.

Customers may use the code word DEVILSBALL at Rent the Runway and receive 20% off rentals. (No minimum order value required. Does not apply to items for sale. Offer is good for one use per user and valid until October 2, 2015.)

About Auditorium Theatre Auxiliary Board

The Auditorium Theatre Auxiliary Board is a diverse group of young professionals committed to furthering the mission of the Auditorium Theatre. The Auxiliary Board is devoted to raising awareness and generating support for the Auditorium's educational outreach efforts and world-renowned programming and helping to fund the restoration and preservation of the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre.

About Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, located at 50 E. Congress Pkwy, is an Illinois, not-for-profit organization committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community and educational programming to Chicago, and to the continued restoration and preservation of the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre. In September of 2014, the Auditorium Theatre was awarded the inaugural Fifth Star Award by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. On December 9, 2014, the Auditorium Theatre celebrated its 125th Birthday with a proclamation from the City of Chicago declaring it "Auditorium Theatre Day."

The 2015 - 2016 Auditorium Theatre Season also includes The Billy Strayhorn Festival, September 2 - November 21; "On Stage With...Branden James", September 24; Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, September 26 - 27; River North Dance Chicago, October 3; Twyla Tharp - 50th Anniversary Tour, November 5 - 8; Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, November 13; "Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn" Gala and Performance, November 21; Thodos Dance Chicago, January 9, 2016; "Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah", January 16 - 17, 2016 ; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, March 8 - 13, 2016; Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal - "Leonce and Lena", April 1 - 3, 2016; and Giordano Dance Chicago, June 11, 2016. For a complete listing of events at the Auditorium Theatre, please click here.

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University's Auxiliary Board brings "Old Chicago" back to the National Historic Landmark Theatre with the fifth annual The Devil's Ball, Friday, Oct. 2 from 7:30 - 11 p.m. The lobby of the iconic Auditorium Theatre is the backdrop for this unique gathering for its 300 expected guests. Revelers are treated to fabulous food, entertainment, theatre tours and more, as they raise funds and generate awareness for the preservation of the Auditorium Theatre as well as the Auditorium's diverse educational programming. This year's new addition is a surprise live performance. Tickets are $65 through Friday, Sept. 18 at midnight; $75 through Thursday, Oct. 1 at midnight and are available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org. Tickets are also available at the door for $85 (cash only.) Contact Amanda Martinez-Byrne at (312) 341-2364 or abyrne@auditoriumtheatre.org for more information on the event or sponsorship opportunities.

Photos Courtesy of Chicago Magazine/Sherry Whitko