Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform at Old Globe Gala
The Old Globe will celebrate A Night of Revels at the 2016 Globe Gala on Saturday, September 24, in support of the theatre’s arts engagement and artistic programs. The annual event will feature an exclusive, one-night-only cabaret performance by Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony Award-winning star of the Broadway smash hit musical “Hamilton.” Karen Cohn, Nina Doede, Laurie Mitchell, and Sheryl White serve as Co-Chairs, and Darlene Marcos Shiley as Honorary Chair, of the 2016 Globe Gala.
The black-tie event will begin at 6 p.m. with a reception on the Globe’s Copley Plaza, followed by Leslie Odom, Jr.’s performance at 7 p.m. on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. After the performance, dinner and dancing to the music of Play will commence on Copley Plaza until midnight. The Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina will cater the reception and dinner. Valet parking is included in the price of the ticket.
Multifaceted performer Leslie Odom, Jr. has most recently been seen in the blockbuster Broadway musical “Hamilton,” for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for the role of Aaron Burr. He is a Grammy Award winner as a principal soloist on “Hamilton’s” original Broadway cast recording, which won the 2015 award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Performer Leslie Odom, Jr. has most recently been seen in the blockbuster Broadway musical “Hamilton,” for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor.
To purchase tickets or a table, or to become an underwriter, contact Events Director Eileen Prisby at (619) 684-4146 or eprisby@TheOldGlobe.org. The Old Globe is located in San Diego’s Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. For directions and up-to-date information, please visit www.TheOldGlobe.org/Directions.
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