BROADWAY IN BETHESDA GALA

An Evening with Tony Award Nominee Megan Hilty

Saturday, April 18, 2026

John and Rachel King, Gala Co-Chairs

Fresh off her acclaimed year-and-a-half run as Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. You may know Megan as Ivy Lynn from the television series Smash, where she introduced the now-iconic anthem “Let Me Be Your Star,” or from her unforgettable turns in Broadway favorites like 9 to 5 as Doralee Rhodes and Wicked as Glinda. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to be part of such an exhilarating part of the theatre’s year!

VIP Cocktail Reception and Sponsor Dinner | 5:00PM
Join Round House Theatre Artists and VIPS in the grand lobby of 7501 Wisconsin Avenue for a sumptuous feast catered by Susan Gage Catering and featuring a specialty cocktail designed for this event. At 7 PM, you’ll come next door to the theatre where the celebration continues!

Pre-Concert Reception | 6:30PM
Mingle with guests at a pre-concert reception featuring an open bar, nibbles from Susan Gage Catering, and Round House friends and family!

Concert & Live Auction | 7:30PM
Join us for an unforgettable evening with the extraordinary Megan Hilty, in support of Round House's artistic and educational programs.

Following the Concert, join us in the lobby for a fabulous assortment of desserts and beverages!

BECOME A GALA SPONSOR

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

$25,000 Executive Producer Sponsor

Premier seating for 10 guests at Dinner

Ability to Select Specific Seats for Concert

VIP Meet and Greet with our headliner
Signed memorabilia (one per sponsor) from Megan Hilty

Opportunity to sit with a Round House artist or other VIP at sponsor dinner

Complimentary parking for all guests

Public recognition from the stage

Recognition on all printed and digital event materials

Listing as Executive Producer on Gala webpage

$12,000 Producer Sponsor

Premier seating for 8 guests

VIP Meet and Greet with our headliner

Signed memorabilia (one per sponsor) from Megan Hilty

Opportunity to sit with a Round House artist or other VIP at sponsor dinner

Complimentary parking for all guests

Public recognition from the stage

Recognition on all printed and digital event materials

Listing as lead sponsor on Gala webpage

$6,000 Star Sponsor

Priority seating for 6 guests

Signed memorabilia (one per sponsor) from Megan Hilty

Opportunity to sit with a VIP at sponsor dinner

Complimentary parking for all guests

Public recognition from the stage

Recognition on all printed event materials

Listing as sponsor on Gala webpage

$1,000 Spotlight Ticket

Choice seating and dinner for one guest

Complimentary parking

Recognition on invitation, program, event signage, and Gala webpage

To learn more or become a sponsor, please contact our Development Department at 240.644.1405 or Development@RoundHouseTheatre.org.

Round House Theatre is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization (EIN 52-1289737). Deductible contributions should be reduced by $375 per person who attends the Gala based on the value of goods received. Gala tickets and other goods if applicable will be provided at the door. Gala ticket purchases and sponsorships are non-refundable. In the event you are unable to attend, you will receive full tax deductibility for your contribution.

Star and Producer Sponsorships come with 6 and 8 seats at a table; Round House Theatre reserves the right to fill each table to ten with artists, elected officials, other VIPs or senior RHT leadership.

Executive Producer Sponsors

John and Rachel King

Producer Sponsors

Jay and Robin Hammer
David and Sherry Smith

Star Sponsors

Doug and Lorraine Bibby
Richard and Elaine Binder
Mitch and Heidi Dupler
Bonnie and Alan Hammerschlag
Michael and Ilana Heintz
Nina Weisbroth and Lawrence Culleen
Judy and Leo Zickler

Spotlight Patrons

Keith and Celia Arnaud
Nan Beckley
Fred Cantor
Stephanie deSibour and Marc Miller
Gil and Rona Eisner
Clare Evans
Nancy and Cary Feldman
Laura Forman
Susan and Tim Gibson
Michael Gottlieb and J. Joseph Hart
Leslie Grizzard and Joe Hale
Robert E. Hebda
Reba Immergut
Elaine Economides Joost
Michael and Judy Mael
Onstage DMV
Meka and Richard Parker
Kristen Sgambat
Mark and Merrill Shugoll