On Friday, October 25, 2024 Philadelphia Ballet celebrated an important milestone with their 60th Anniversary Gala performance and dinner. It was an evening that celebrated and honored the company’s past, present, and future. This  one-night only event was chaired by Philadelphia Ballet Trustees, Sarah Marshall and Lloyd Freeman. Funds raised at the Gala support Philadelphia Ballet’s work both onstage and in the community.

Angel Corella, The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director,  created a spectacular program of ballet excerpts that showcased the artists of Philadelphia Ballet, Philadelphia Ballet II, School of Philadelphia Ballet, and Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra led by Beatrice Jona Affron, The Louise and Alan Reed Music Director. This ‘one-night only’ performance was preceded by a cocktail reception at the Academy of Music, followed by a post-performance celebratory dinner held in Lincoln Hall at the historic Union League.

1. Amelia Marshall, Philadelphia Ballet Trustee and event co-chair Sarah Marshall and Carolyn Hankin paused for a photo during the reception

2. Dr. Jason Karlawish, Carol Beringer, Neal Krouse and Karl Fong

3. Teresa Fink, Stephen Varenhorst and Melissa Parker

4. Natalia Charov, Jon Sherman, Alexie Charov, Rachele Neitzke and Adam Kowlaski

5. Danielle Hollang, Sabir Peele and Alyssa DiMarcantonio

6. Karen Zimmer, Alice Donovin Day, Carolyn Slota and Debbie McPherson were pictured at the step and repeat

7.  Evelyn and Ken Ebo

8. Emma Moretzsohn and Chris Knauer

9. Rena Coyle, Jane Fisher, Carol Beringer and Victoria Mars

10. Brooke Everett, Philadelphia Ballet Chief of Staff and Sasank Ancha

11. Stacey and Mike Murphy, Carrie Coghill and Jaime Gormley

12. Olivia Barett and Michael Hurwitz enjoyed the reception

13. Paloma Mitchell and Stacia Parker chatted with Philadelphia Ballet’s Executive Director Shelly Power during the reception

14. Louise Reed and Elayne Weisberg enjoyed the reception

15. Barette Widell, Rebecca Azenberg, Gabriella Yudenich and Abigail Mentzer

16.  Ballet Alumni members had fun at the step and repeat!

17. Philadelphia Ballet’s Chairman of the Board David F. Hoffman chatted with Jeanne Ruddy during the reception

18. Jennifer Smith, Kate Guenther and Ala Smith chatted with Dede Barfield