CELEBRATION! The Palace Stamford's Annual Gala featuring Kool & the Gang

May

16

Friday, May 16 at 9:30 PM

to Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 AM

61 Atlantic St

Stamford, CT 06901, USA

THE PALACE’S 13TH ANNUAL GALA MAY 16, 2025

FEATURING GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS AND

2024 ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES, KOOL & THE GANG!

CELEBRATION!

Celebrate good times, come on, let’s celebrate! 

There’s a party going on right here, a celebration to last throughout the years

 So bring your good times, and your laughter too - we’re gonna celebrate your party with you

                                                                                                                                                - Kool & The Gang -

    Join us! Celebrate generosity! Celebrate the arts and arts education! Celebrate community, and Celebrate The Palace!

Our 13th annual Gala promises to be an amazing celebration. Tickets to this pre-show celebration include:

  • Premium orchestra seating for the Kool & The Gang show
  • Hearty small plates by Marcia Selden catering
  • Open bars with themed cocktails including Mionetto Prosecco
  • Disco décor by Lux Poppin’
  • A “Best Disco Dressed” contest – visit Sophia’s Costume Shop in Cos Cob for 15% off Gala outfit rental
  • Silent auction with Kool & The Gang Meet-and-Greets
  • Absolutely fabulous roaming photo booth
  • Pre-show DJ

GALA TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE.* 

*Please note: to purchase any gala sponsorships at the $5,000 Disco Fever level and above, please contact Laurel Lea at llea@palacestamford.org or 203-517-3416.

LISTEN TO OUR GALA SPOTIFY PLAYLIST HERE

To curate your personal, one of a kind gala experience that exceeds our highest level, or to process a different method of payment for your gala package, please contact our Director of Philanthropy, Laurel Lea, at LLea@palacestamford.org

To advertise in our gala program, please contact Audrey Casinelli, Marketing Manager at acasinelli@palacestamford.org  and Laurel Lea, Director of Philanthropy at llea@palacestamford.org. 

Stamford Center for the Arts’ Palace Theatre is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gala proceeds will benefit Stamford Center for the Arts and our Arts Education programs, helping us fulfill our mission to entertain, educate, and enrich the diverse population of Stamford, and Fairfield County. Your support helps us provide a wide range of performing arts access and education to the community, maintain our history 97-year-old Thomas Lamb-designed theatre, and remain a vibrant cultural hub for our community. Your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law.

Celebration Sponsor
$10,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 20 tickets
Please contact Laurel Lea to purchase this sponsorship. llea@palacestamford.org | 203-517-3416 | This level of sponsorship includes: • 20 Prime Center Orchestra seats to performance • Kool & The Gang Meet & Greet for four **ONLY 2 MEET & GREETS WILL BE OFFERED- ACT NOW! • Attendance for 20 at red-carpet event including pre-show cocktail party featuring open bars w/ specialty cocktails, hearty small plates by Marcia Selden Catering, silent auction, and a “best dressed” contest • Commemorative VIP Pass for Meet & Greet access • Complimentary parking for 10 cars at Landmark Garage • 1 commemorative, named seat in our historic theatre • Full Page color ad in Gala program and on gala lobby video • Recognition on Gala sponsor signage located throughout The Palace Theatre • Gala sponsor recognition on our lobby sponsor board for 1 year • Gala sponsor recognition on our lobby monitors until the gala • Logo/company or name recognition in pre and post show email blasts to ALL Kool & The Gang ticketholders • Recognition as a Celebration sponsor on the Gala event page on our website • Private, behind-the-scenes tour of our historic Thomas Lamb designed theatre for up to 20 • 2 complimentary tickets to each Upstage show for 1 year • Gala sponsor designation on all digital programs for 12 months • 1 complimentary Founder’s Room or Upstage rental (additional costs apply)

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Gold Record Sponsor
$7,500
This is a group ticket, it includes 16 tickets
Please contact Laurel Lea to purchase this sponsorship. llea@palacestamford.org | 203-517-3416 | This level of sponsorship includes: • 16 Prime Center Orchestra seats to performance • Attendance for all 16 at red-carpet event including pre-show cocktail party featuring open bars, hearty small plates by Marcia Selden Catering, silent auction, and a “best dressed” contest. • Complimentary parking for 8 cars at Landmark Garage • 1 commemorative, named seat in our historic theatre • Full Page color ad in Gala program and on gala lobby video • Recognition on Gala sponsor signage located throughout The Palace Theatre • Gala sponsor recognition on our lobby sponsor board for 1 year • Gala sponsor recognition on our lobby monitors until the gala • Logo and company or name recognition in pre and post show email blasts to ALL Kool & The Gang ticketholders • Recognition as a Gold Record sponsor on the Gala event page on our website • Private, behind-the-scenes tour of our historic Thomas Lamb designed theatre for up to 16 • 2 complimentary tickets to each Upstage show for 1 year • Gala sponsor designation on all digital programs for 12 months • 1 complimentary Founder’s Room or Upstage rental (additional costs apply)

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Disco Fever Sponsor
$5,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 12 tickets
Please contact Laurel Lea to purchase this sponsorship. llea@palacestamford.org | 203-517-3416 | This level of sponsorship includes: • 12 Prime Center Orchestra seats to performance • Attendance for 12 at pre-show cocktail party featuring open bars w/specialty cocktails, hearty small plates by Marcia Selden Catering, silent auction, and a “best dressed” contest • Complimentary parking for 6 cars at Landmark Garage • ½ page color ad in Gala program and on gala lobby video • Recognition on Gala sponsor signage located throughout The Palace Theatre • Gala sponsor recognition on our lobby sponsor board for 1 year • Gala sponsor recognition on our lobby monitors between now and the gala • Logo and company or name recognition in pre and post show email blasts to ALL Kool & The Gang ticketholders • Recognition as a Disco Fever sponsor on the Gala event page on our website • Private, behind-the-scenes tour of our historic Thomas Lamb designed theatre for up to 8 • 2 complimentary tickets to each Upstage show for 1 year • Gala sponsor designation on all digital programs for 12 months • 1 complimentary Founder’s Room or Upstage rental (additional costs apply)

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Soul Train Sponsor
$2,400
This is a group ticket, it includes 6 tickets
This level of sponsorship includes: • 6 Prime Center Orchestra seats to performance • Attendance for 6 at pre-show cocktail party featuring open bars w/specialty cocktails, hearty small plates by Marcia Selden Catering, silent auction, and a “best dressed” contest • Complimentary parking for 3 cars at Landmark Garage • ½ page color ad in Gala program and gala lobby video presence • Recognition on Gala sponsor signage located throughout The Palace Theatre • Gala sponsor recognition on our lobby sponsor board for 1 year • Gala sponsor recognition on our lobby monitors between now and the gala • Logo and company or name recognition in pre and post show email blasts to ALL Kool & The Gang ticketholders • Recognition as a Soul Train sponsor on the Gala event page on our website • Private, behind-the-scenes tour of our historic Thomas Lamb designed theatre for up to 6 • 2 complimentary tickets to each Upstage show for 1 year • Gala sponsor designation on all show digital programs for 12 months • 1 complimentary Founder’s Room rental (additional costs apply)

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Hollywood Swingin' Sponsor
$1,600
This is a group ticket, it includes 4 tickets
This level of sponsorship includes: • 4 Prime Orchestra seats to performance • Attendance for 4 at pre-show cocktail party featuring open bars w/specialty cocktails, hearty small plates by Marcia Selden Catering, silent auction, and a “best dressed” contest • Complimentary parking for 2 cars at Landmark Garage • Gala sponsor recognition on our lobby sponsor board for 1 year • Name in gala program • 2 complimentary tickets to 6 Upstage shows of your choice

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Disco Ball Sponsor
$800
This is a group ticket, it includes 2 tickets
This level of sponsorship includes: • 2 Prime Orchestra seats to performance • Attendance for 2 at pre-show cocktail party featuring open bars w/specialty cocktails, hearty small plates by Marcia Selden Catering, silent auction, and a “best dressed” contest • Complimentary parking for 1 cars at Landmark Garage • Gala sponsor recognition on our lobby sponsor board for 1 year • Name in gala program • 2 complimentary tickets to 6 Upstage shows of your choice

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Disco Fan
$400
This level of sponsorship includes: • 1 Prime Orchestra seat to performance • Attendance for 1 at pre-show cocktail party featuring open bars w/specialty cocktails, hearty small plates by Marcia Selden Catering, silent auction, and a “best dressed” contest • Complimentary parking for 1 car at Landmark Garage • Name in gala program • 2 complimentary tickets to 2 Upstage shows of your choice

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