Applause Gala 2024

Friday, November 8th at The DoubleTree by Hilton in Chesterfield
Doors open at 6:00 pm

Event Co-Chairs: Judy Kent & Lori Putnam

You’re invited to join us in supporting our annual Applause Gala! Benefitting STAGES’ life-changing artistic & education programs, this year’s event is set to take us to even greater heights as we welcome an anticipated 400+ guests to our new event home at the beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton in Chesterfield.

The evening will celebrate the glitz & glamour of Broadway featuring cocktails & dinner,
silent & live auctions, STAGES Performing Arts Academy performance, our inaugural
STAGES Hall of Fame inductees, and entertainment headlined by a truly star-studded couple:
Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block & Sebastian Arcelus!

Order of Evening

6:00 pm | Reception Hall
Red Carpet Photos
Silent Auction
Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres

7:30 pm | Grand Ballroom
Welcome Remarks
Dinner
Sponsorship & Live Auction
Inaugural Hamilton-Lane Award
STAGES Performing Arts Academy Performance

9:00 pm
Entertainment Starring:
STEPHANIE J. BLOCK & SEBASTIAN ARCELUS

10:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Sponsor & VIP Photo Opportunity  

For more information, please contact:

Sue Reinschmidt, Special Events Manager | sreinschmidt@StagesStLouis.org | 636.449.3948
John Herget, Development Director | jherget@StagesStLouis.org | 636.449.5776