Thank you to everyone who helped us raise more than $1,005,000 at the 2013 Spotlight Spectacular!
Huntington Theatre Company raised more than $1,005,000 at the 2013 Spotlight Spectacular gala honoring longtime supporters Trustee Judith Krupp and her husband Douglas and visionary Our Town director David Cromer. The celebratory event at the Boston Park Plaza Castle was attended by more than 500 guests and featured entertainment from Broadway stars Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana (the prince and title character from Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella), cast members from Cromer’s acclaimed Huntington production of Our Town, and a rousing sneak peek of The Jungle Book, which opens at the Huntington in September.
 Spotlight Spectacular Chair Susan B. Kaplan with Wimberly Award Honorees Judith and Douglas Krupp. Photo: Paul Marotta |
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 Our Town director and Wimberly Award honoree David Cromer with Artistic Director Peter DuBois. Photo: Paul Marotta |
The Krupps were celebrated by Broadway stars Fontana and Osnes who performed “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful” from Cinderella, followed by Cole Porter’s “You’re the Top” updated with 21st century lyrics by Robert Berliner.
Derrick Trumbly and Emily Skeggs from Cromer’s Huntington staging of Our Town surprised him with a performance of Stephen Sondheim’s “Barcelona,” rewritten as “Cromaloma.” “You have truly arrived when they put your name in a Sondheim song in a benefit,” he remarked. He accepted the Wimberly Award along with a bouquet of Twizzlers, a beloved rehearsal snack food.
Late in the evening, the crowd cheered loudly as Maso announced the total raised by the event, borrowing a recent quote from Boston Red Sox Designated Hitter David Ortiz as he proclaimed his love for Boston.
Proceeds from this evening's event help to support the Huntington's award-winning youth, education, and community initiatives, which reach more than 25,000 annually through our Student Matinee Series, Poetry Out Loud and August Wilson Monologue Competition programs, and our partnership with Codman Academy Charter Public School, and free or reduced-cost access programs.
Thank You To Our Lead Auction Sponsors!
- Area Four
- Bloomingdales
- Boston Duck Tours
- SM Chapman
- Jennifer Day
- Carol G. Deane
- Dorfman Jewelers
- Anne Fitzpatrick
- Ilex Designs
- Mr. Alan S. Johnson
- JW Marriott Chicago
- Michelle and Steven Karol
- The Langham, London
- The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
- Limelight Stage & Studios
- Yvonne and Stuart Madnick
- Patricia Mahon
- Sharon and Brad Malt
- SkinCare Physicians - Dr. Tania Phillips and Dr. Jeffrey Dover
- Nancy Gonzalez
- The Nantucket Wine Festival
- Neiman Marcus Boston
- OKW Fashion
- Alex Senchak and Rumena Manolova
- The Sports Club/LA - Boston
- The Vanessa Noel Hotel
- Linda and Daniel Waintrup
- Victoria Waller
- Nan Wetherhorn