Saturday, May 3, 2008
Montage Resort and Spa
Guest of Honor is Author and Playwright Mitch Albom
Enjoy a sensational evening of sensory delights including cocktails, dinner and dancing when The Laguna Playhouse presents its 87th Season Gala at the Montage Resort & Spa in Laguna Beach on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 6 to 11 pm.
Co-chaired by Ilona Martin and Sindi Schwartz, this elegant cocktail attire/black tie optional event will honor celebrated author and playwright Mitch Albom, who has had two of his plays produced at The Laguna Playhouse: And the Winner Is, and Tuesdays with Morrie.
HONOREE
Author and Playwright Mitch Albom. Mitch Albom is the author of nine books, including the newest, “For One More Day”, published in September, 2006. His first novel, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," (2003) is the most successful U.S. hardback first novel ever and has to date sold over 8 million copies worldwide. "Tuesdays With Morrie," (1997) his chronicle of time spent with a beloved but dying college professor, spent four years on the NY Times bestsellers list and is now the most successful memoir ever published. Both books were eventually turned into celebrated TV films. The critically acclaimed “Five People You Meet in Heaven” aired on ABC in winter, 2004. Oprah Winfrey produced the film version of "Tuesdays With Morrie" in December 1999, starring Jack Lemmon and Hank Azaria. The film garnered four Emmy awards, including best TV film, director, actor and supporting actor.
UNDERWRITING
Underwriting opportunities are available, including sponsorships of $1,500, $5,000, $8,000, $10,000, $15,000 and $25,000, with numerous benefits for each level. A limited number of individual tickets are available for $500 each.
For more information or to reserve your table, call Laura Wolf at (949) 497-2787, ext. 225, or email lwolf@lagunaplayhouse.com
