OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE RAISES OVER $3M AT SOLD-OUT GALA BENEFIT STARRING TWO-TIME TONY WINNER AWARD SUTTON FOSTER
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OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE RAISES OVER $3M
AT SOLD-OUT GALA BENEFIT
STARRING TWO-TIME TONY® AWARD WINNER SUTTON FOSTER
Ogunquit, ME (August 5, 2026) — Ogunquit Playhouse raised over $3M during its sold-out annual Gala Benefit on Monday evening, providing transformational support for the theater’s Next Century Campaign.
The memorable evening began with an outdoor cocktail reception before guests gathered inside the historic Playhouse for an exclusive concert by two-time Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster. In a surprise that brought the captivated audience to its feet, Foster welcomed fellow Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman to the stage for an unforgettable duet—the first time the pair has performed together in a live concert setting since The Music Man.
Proceeds from the Gala Benefit support the Ogunquit Playhouse Foundation and its vision for the Next Century, constructing a state-of-the-art theater with expanded production capabilities, improved patron amenities, and enhanced accessibility while preserving the character, charm, and legacy that have defined The Playhouse experience for nearly 100 years.
“We are overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of our community tonight,” said Deborah Warren, Managing Director. “Having artists of Sutton Foster’s caliber grace our stage to support our vision for the future of Ogunquit Playhouse is deeply inspiring. Every dollar raised tonight brings us closer to breaking ground on a facility that will ensure dynamic, world-class theatre continues in coastal Maine for generations to come.”
Following the concert, guests attended a celebratory dinner at Cliff House, featuring a special performance by Tony Award winner Matt Doyle, who recently starred as Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly! at Ogunquit Playhouse.
For more information about Ogunquit Playhouse, its 2026 season, or the Next Century Campaign, visit ogunquitplayhouse.org/nextcentury or contact Erica Strater-Daniels at 312.882.0522 or edanielsstrater@ogunquitplayhouse.org
About Ogunquit Playhouse
As America’s foremost Summer theater, Ogunquit Playhouse delivers world-class Broadway entertainment and unforgettable experiences to more than 100,000 guests every season. Set in the charming seaside village of Ogunquit, Maine, The Playhouse is a legendary theater whose nearly 100 years of collaborating with brilliant artists from around the world has cemented its reputation as a premiere institution of American theatre. Discover more by visiting ogunquitplayhouse.org and connecting with @ogunquitplayhouse on all social platforms.
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