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Comedian Chris Rock and Actor Rainn Wilson Help Steppenwolf Raise $1.3 Million at Their 2018 Gala

Posted by: Melissa Maynard

Steppenwolf Theatre Company hosted their annual 2018 Gala, raising over 1.3 Million for the theatre’s education and artistic programming on Saturday, May 15. World-renowned ensemble members were joined by a crowd of 675 of Chicago’s most esteemed business leaders at a new location at 1340 N. Cherry Avenue. The event was emceed by actor Rainn Wilson, known for his role of playing Dwight Schrute, in the award-winning comedy The Office. A highlight of the night was when comedian, actor, director and producer Chris Rock joined as guest auctioneer, alongside Christie’s Robbie Gordy. Rock is no stranger to Broadway as he was the star of The Motherf**ker with the Hat, which was directed by Steppenwolf’s very own Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro who also curated the events of the night. Guests started out mingling at a cocktail reception with ensemble members before a seated dinner where guests enjoyed a first course of gnocchi and beet salad, followed by seared filet au poivre and dessert—an aged chevre cheesecake.

During dinner, actor Kelsey Grammer gave a personal and moving tribute to ensemble member John Mahoney who passed away earlier this year. He played Grammer’s father on the NBC series, Frasier. 

After dinner, a lively auction featured a getaway to the private Caribbean island of Mustique that is enjoyed by “royals, musicians and moguls” for up to 10 guests; a private dinner in the Chicago home of ensemble member Amy Morton and Phylicia Rashad (a Tony Award-winning actress of the upcoming Steppenwolf production The Roommate which runs from June 10 to August 6); and a NYC experience that includes premium seats to Broadway’s Straight White Men directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro; and evening with Chris Rock and more.

Guests enjoyed the rest of the evening on the dance floor enjoying the jams of the Chicago band Soul Spectacular, followed by DJ Matt ROAN.


Tags: Steppenwolf Annual Gala, Steppenwolf Gala 2018, Steppenwolf Theatre Company

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Melissa Maynard is the editor-in-chief of Factio Magazine, founded in 2002 featuring fashion, beauty, luxury events, travel, and art. When she's not traveling, she's renovating her Craftsman bungalow with her husband and enjoying life in Chicago with their three kids. She has written for the Chicago Tribune and her articles have appeared in Glam.com, Bliss.com and MSN Arabia. She has been quoted as a fashion expert in Refinery29 and Racked.

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