11th ANNUAL GALA HONORING Tony and Emmy Award Winner KRISTIN CHENOWETH and HOFFMAN AUTO GROUP SatURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2012 ALAN CUMMING Cordially invites you to a gala evening on Saturday, August 11, 2012 HONORING Honoring KRISTIN CHENOWETH with The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Tony and Emmy Award Winner Contribution to Musical Theatre KRISTIN and CHENOWETH HOFFMAN AUTO GROUP with and The Goodspeed Arts & Business Partnership Award HOFFMAN The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station AUTO GROUP 55 Bridge Road, Haddam, Connecticut 6:30 PM – Cocktails and Silent Auction 7:30 PM – Dinner, Live Auction, and Entertainment DRESS: Cocktail Attire REPLY CARD ENCLOSED Alan Cumming HONORARY CHAIR HONORARY COMMITTEE Rob Ashford Matthew Morrison Kristen Bell Joe Mantello Matthew Broderick Kathleen Marshall John DeLuca Rob Marshall Danny DeVito Bette Midler Nora Ephron Dolly Parton Robert Harling Annie Potts Sean Hayes Stephen Schwartz Hugh Jackman Stacey Snider Allison Janney Susan Stroman Peter G. Kelly Rita Wilson Simon Konover BD Wong Andrew Lippa Chely Wright Annie GALA STEERING COMMITTEE Mark Masselli, Journal Chair Hila Rosen, Event and Auction Chair David Bogan Dana and Pat McFadden Russell Carter Bonnie and Andrew McKirdy Joanna and John Hamby Chelsea Michaud Catherine Ladnier Joseph Smith KRISTIN CHENOWETH The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre Emmy and Tony Award winner and Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee Kristin Chenoweth effortlessly transitions between stage, televi- sion, and film with the captivating grace that only she can project. She received rave reviews while starring in the ABC series “Pushing Dai- sies,” where she received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She has appeared in Fox’s comedy “Glee,” where she played a former student who comes back to help re-energize the Glee club. Che- noweth also starred as Annabeth Schott on the hit drama “The West Wing” and guest judged on “American Idol.” Many remember her show- stealing, Tony-winning performance in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and her triumphant star turn when she originated the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, which earned her a leading actress Tony Award nomination. Chenoweth was most recently seen on Broad- way as Fran Kubelik in the revival of Promises, Promises starring alongside Sean Hayes. Annie Film credits include Deck the Halls with Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick, RV with Robin Williams, Bewitched with Nicole Kidman, Running with Scissors with Annette Bening, The Pink Panther with Steve Martin, and a cameo in Stranger Than Fiction with Emma Thomp- son and Will Farrell. Chenoweth was also recently seen in the Disney movie You Again alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Kristen Bell, and she is the voice of Rosetta in Walt Disney Pictures’ Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure and The Great Fairy Rescue. She is currently in the midst of her debut world tour in which she will perform songs from her latest album, Some Lessons Learned. In addition to her Christmas album, A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas, Chenoweth has released two previous albums, Let Yourself Go and As I Am. She has also written a candid and comedic chronicle of her life so far, A Little Bit Wicked, which debuted at #12 on the New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller List. Wicked Strike up the Band Goodspeed Opera House 1995 Promises Promises The Apple Tree Pushing Annie Daisies You Again Steel Pier HOFFMAN AUTO GROUP The Goodspeed Arts & Business Partnership Award In 1921, Hoffman Auto Group was founded by Israel Hoffman with the acquisition of a Ford franchise in New Hartford, CT. After almost 100 years, Hoffman Auto Group is regarded as one of the most successful family-owned businesses in the state. After joining his father in the business in 1946, Burton C. Hoffman provided the leadership with which the company flourished not only in size but also as a philanthropic leader within the com- munity. With locations in three Connecticut towns – East Hartford, Avon/Simsbury, and New London – the company is comprised of ten brands: Ford, Saab, Lexus, Audi, Lincoln, Porsche, Toyota, Scion, Honda, and Nissan. In conjunction with their new car dealer- ships, Hoffman also has a premium used-vehicle dealership, H Lot Live. In addition to its sales, service, parts and body-shop departments, the company also consists of an informa- tion technology department, a business development center containing an internet sales and social media department, and an in-house advertising and public relations department. Led today by Jeffrey S. Hoffman, I. Bradley Hoffman, and Matthew S. Hoffman, Hoffman Auto Group is known not only for its tradition of unparalleled dedication to customer service, but also for the critical role it plays in Connecticut’s philanthropic landscape. In addition to its very generous support of Goodspeed Musicals, the Hoffmans support many other non-profits across a broad range of sectors, including education, the arts, and healthcare. JEFFREY S. HOFFMAN, I. BRADLEY HOFFMAN, AND Matthew S. HOFFMAN GALA CONTRIBUTORS* Bob Boyett The Hoffman Family Hila and Saul Rosen The Shubert Organization, Inc. Abbey Aesthetics Laser & Cosmetic Medicine Mr. and Mrs. Francis G. Adams, Jr. Duff Ashmead and Eric Ort Alvin Deutsch, McLaughlin & Stern Meg Fofonoff, Fiddlehead Theatre Company Dr. and Mrs. David F. Frankel Catherine Ladnier and J. M. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. F. P. McFadden, Jr. The Paul Foundation Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. Stacy Waldman Bass and Howard K. Bass Ted Kaplan and Roberta Woronow Nadine and Robert Britton, III Kelly and Bob Landino Denise Bernardo and Edwin Muentes Patrick J. McHale, Kainen Escalara & Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cacace McHale, P.C. Leon and Anne Calanquin Larry and Patty McHugh Thomas Cariello, Corporate Bonnie and Andrew McKirdy Scenographics LLC Tony and Chelsea Michaud Sally and Ted Carrier Robert and Sylvia Miller Michael Chaiklin, Creative Transportation Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nyikos Ted and JoAnna Chapin Michael Polo Paul Cleary Karen Pritzker and Michael Vlock Community Health Center, Inc. Robinson & Cole LLP Dr. and Mrs. Donald Coustan Dr. Anne Rothstein and Ms. Jane Hellman Eric Dillner and Susan Yankee Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Sandler Sandy and Bob Friedman C. William Stamm and Donna Stamm Freddie and Myrna Gershon Carl and Jessica Thompson William J. Ginnetti, Sr. Yvette and David Waldman John and Joanna Hamby Weinstein & Wisser P.C. Matt and Angela Jacobson Alice Dadourian Muriel S. Paris Samuel S. Fuller and Mary Crary Bob Pollack Mary Ellen Klinck Chuck and Dianne Ramsey Patricia Kotchen Mrs. Ashton M. Tenney, Jr. *As of June 22, 2012 Annie All proceeds from the Goodspeed Gala support an array of exceptional education programs housed under The Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre, providing contributors with the opportunity to enrich and transform the lives of thousands of young people each year. A range of programs—including workshops, performances, training, and publications—aid educators with their curricula and serve thousands of students each year, the majority of whom hail from underserved communities. GOODSPEED MUSICALS’ 11TH ANNUAL GALA SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2012 _____ I/We would be delighted to attend Goodspeed Musicals’ 11th Annual Gala. PLEASE RESERVE: PLATINUM SPONSOR paCKAGE ~ $25,000 - Premium table of 10 - Invitation to VIP cocktail reception with honorees and celebrity guests - Logo placement on media screens during dinner - Complimentary gold page ad in commemorative journal - Listing in Goodspeed Musicals’ program for one year - Two tickets to a Goodspeed Musicals’ Opening Night performance of your choice GOLD SPONSOR paCKAGE ~ $15,000 - Prime table of 10 - Invitation to VIP cocktail reception with honorees and celebrity guests - Logo placement on media screens during dinner - Complimentary silver page ad in commemorative journal - Listing in Goodspeed Musicals’ program for one year SILVER SPONSOR paCKAGE ~ $10,000 - Leading table of 10 - Listing on media screens during dinner - Complimentary full-page ad in commemorative journal - Listing in Goodspeed Musicals’ program for one year BENEFACTOR paCKAGE ~ $5,000 GOLD TICKETS ~ $1,500 each - Table of 10 - Prime seating - Listing in commemorative journal - Listing in commemorative journal PLATINUM TICKETS ~ $2,500 each SILVER TICKETS ~ $1,000 each - Premium seating - Listing in commemorative journal - Invitation to VIP cocktail reception with honorees and celebrity guests - Listing in commemorative journal _______ BENEFACTOR TICKETS ~ $500 each _______ I/We cannot attend, but enclose a contribution of $___________________ Please complete form on reverse side Reservations are very limited. Please return by July 27, 2012 ___________________________________________________________________________ NAME (please print as you would like it to appear listed in the commemorative journal) ___________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP ________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE EMAIL Enclosed is my check in the amount of $________ payable to Goodspeed Musicals. Please charge the amount of $__________ to my: AMEX MasterCard Visa Discover ___________________________________________________________________________ CREDIT CARD NUMBER CV CODE EXPIRATION DATE Please note that the gala entrée will be a “surf and turf” menu of filet mignon and Chilean sea bass. Kindly indicate below if you will require a vegetarian or Kosher meal: ____