2026 Gala Event
(Ogunquit, Maine) August 3, 2026
OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE RAISES OVER $3M AT SOLD-OUT GALA BENEFIT STARRING TWO-TIME TONY WINNER SUTTON FOSTER WITH SURPRISE GUEST HUGH JACKMAN
The memorable evening began with an outdoor cocktail reception before guests gathered inside the historic Playhouse for an exclusive concert by two-time Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster. In a surprise that brought the captivated audience to its feet, Foster welcomed fellow Tony winner Hugh Jackman to the stage for an unforgettable duet—the first time the pair has performed together in a live concert setting since The Music Man.
Following the concert, guests attended a celebratory dinner at Cliff House, featuring a special performance by Tony Award winner Matt Doyle, who recently starred as Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly! at Ogunquit Playhouse.
Proceeds from the Gala Benefit support the Ogunquit Playhouse Foundation and its vision for the Next Century, constructing a state-of-the-art theater with expanded production capabilities, improved patron amenities, and enhanced accessibility while preserving the character, charm, and legacy that have defined The Playhouse experience for nearly 100 years.
Co-Chairs
Jim & Lyn Ackroyd
Susan & Anthony Consigli
Chris & Roz Magnuson
Charles Young
Host Committee
Carole Aaron
Jim & Lyn Ackroyd
Anonymous
David Applegate and Ken Bertwell
Elizabeth Astor
Ben Auger
Mary Kett and Alden Bianchi
Gwen Bogacki & John Orloff
Scott & Renée Bowie
Carrie & Tim Burr
Alex Choquette
Mary Jo Church
Denise Coll & Nick Sampson
Jan & Rick Cohen
Susan & Anthony Consigli
John Danila & Richard Tarr
Angela Dodge
Lynne A. Dougherty
Chuck Dowdle & Elaine Stowers
Jeanne Falzone
William C. & Joyce K. Fletcher
Keith Fox & Tom Keyes
Jeff & Mary Furber
Louesa Gillsepie
Howard & Barbara Goldenfarb and Their Family
Maura Harrington
Bob Howard
John Hatcher and Dan Kennedy
Jim Kahl
Kevin Kelley & Dana O’Brien
Jack Kelly
Gary & Lori Lambert
James and Susie LaPosta
Noel & Carol Leary
Candace Lee
Susan Link
Rebecca Linney
Chris & Roz Magnuson
Rob Mahoney & Greg Condakes
David & Tammy Mallen
Tom Mays & Orlando Zayas
Paul McKeon
Ellen & Rick Miller
Philip & Gale Morgan
James Moses & Philip Lovejoy
Vicki and Tod O’Dowd
Hana Pevny
Ann Ramsay-Jenkins
Ramsey Family
Jana Rich & Jill Nash
Pamela & William Sawyer
Tom & Barb Sedoric
Lucinda Spaney
Ashara Stansfield
Jim Stott & Jonathan King
George Swallow & Deborah Lawrence-Swallow
Steve & Donna Tritman
Rob & David Walker
Sheila and Bruce Wilson
Anita & Paul Yarossi
Charles Young
Contact
Erica Daniels-Strater
Director of Advancement & Campaign Fundraising
[email protected] | 312.882.0522