STAGES St. Louis

from September 16, 2022

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CHEERS SUMMER CABARET

Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

Guests of STAGES St. Louis’ Cheers 2022 Summer Cabaret fundraiser gathered at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center in early August to celebrate a night of music. Featuring acclaimed actor and singer Chris Jones, the event aptly titled “From Billboard to Broadway – An Evening with Chris Jones” included numerous hits by Frankie Valli and other artists. Before taking their seats in the Ross Family Theatre, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to purchase “1-in-100” raffle tickets for a chance to win a trip to New York City. Associate producer Andrew Kuhlman and actress and singer Zoe Vonder Haar hosted the evening’s show, which kicked off with a performance by STAGES’ artistic director Gayle Seay.

Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event! ln All of us at STAGES were absolutely thrilled for the return of Cheers this year, as it provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate the magic of musical theatre and support our stellar artistic and education programs. Seeing so many members of the STAGES family gathered at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, brought together by our mutual love of the arts, is proof of just how supportive and powerful the St. Louis community can truly be.

– ANDREW KUHLMAN