Broadway Under The Stars Gala Celebration Announced at Transcendence Theatre Co.

The award-winning Transcendence Theatre Company, lauded by audiences and critics for its high caliber series of Broadway inspired concerts, presents "Gala Celebration," an exhilarating musical spectacular and fundraising event closing the 2018 "Broadway Under the Stars" summer series. Starring veteran performers from Broadway and national touring productions, "Gala Celebration" is presented Sept. 7 to Sept. 9, 2018 at the unique, open-air venue of the historic winery in Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, in Sonoma County, CA.

Directed and choreographed by Jim Cooney, this uplifting outdoor performance will take audiences on an entertaining journey inspiring courage, renewal and optimism with a variety of musical genres and styles. Drawing from the values of Transcendence, "Gala Celebration" will explore the various stages of transformation and resolving to live the best life ever.

The vision, tone and theme of each "Broadway Under the Stars" musical concert are led in development by Transcendence Theatre Company Artistic Director, Amy Miller and Creative Director, Tony Gonzalez.

The "Broadway Under the Stars" experience includes pre-show picnicking at 5 p.m. in the park's sprawling vineyard and meadow. Audiences are invited to enjoy musical entertainment before the main performance with homemade picnics or gourmet picnics purchased at nearby stores. At the venue there are pre-show picnic options include a variety of food from local gourmet food trucks and vendors and fine wine representing eight Sonoma County wineries at each performance.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with live orchestration, music and dance performed under a star filled sky in the Valley of the Moon. Each performance in this annual summer series becomes a magical, memorable night of entertainment.

General tickets are $45 to $50. Select tickets are $65 to $75; Premium tickets are $85 to $99. VIP tickets $139 to $150. Group tickets also available. Five dollars from every ticket sold is contributed for the support and maintenance of Jack London State Historic Park. VIP ticket holders receive access to the exclusive "VIP Bubble Lounge" during the pre-show picnic; reserved VIP seating with a complimentary seat cushion; VIP parking; and two complimentary glasses of wine with a commemorative Transcendence Theatre GoVino Glass. Premium ticket holders receive reserved seating; a complimentary seat cushion; and guaranteed parking at Jack London State Historic Park. Select and general admission ticket holders receive reserved seating. The house opens for seating 30 minutes before showtime. Parking is free.

Based in Sonoma County, California, Transcendence Theatre Company is an award-winning, nonprofit arts organization comprised of artists with professional experience from Broadway, film and television. The company's headliners have included Sutton Foster and Megan Hilty. Featured performers have appeared in Broadway productions including "The Book of Mormon," "Mamma Mia," "Les Misérables," "Chicago," "La Cage Aux Follies," "Gypsy," "Hairspray," "Follies," "42nd Street," "White Christmas," "Mary Poppins" and "Wicked." Transcendence Theatre Company specializes in producing high caliber Broadway concerts in distinctive Sonoma County locations - from its primary home within the majestic open-air ruins of the historic winery in Jack London State Historic Park to other remarkable and stunning settings throughout wine country and the community. Since its inception in 2011, Transcendence Theatre Company productions have been experienced by over 133,000 patrons and raised over $400,000 for Jack London State Historic Park.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 to Sept. 9, 2018
7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7; Saturday, Sept. 8; and Saturday, Sept. 9
WHERE: Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen in Sonoma County, California 95442
COST: $45 to $150 per person
TICKETS: https://transcendencetheatre.org/single-tickets/
PHONE: 877-424-1414
WEBSITE: www.BestNightEver.org