Spring Gala (2025)
Mark your calendar for a golden anniversary!
The Spring Gala kicks off Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ landmark 50th season, celebrating all of those who shaped the company’s first 50 years. In the Gala Tent outside the Sally S. Levy Opera Center, guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and special guest appearances from Jennifer Johnson Cano, Joshua Blue, and Justin Austin.
Mailed invitations and additional information to follow. For questions or early registration, contact Tori Rezek at trezek@opera-stl.org or (314) 963-4223.
Event information
Program
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Location
Gala Tent outside the Sally S. Levy Opera Center
(210 Hazel Ave.)
Attire
Attire is black tie.
Sponsorships & Tickets
Coming soon!
For early registration, contact trezek@opera-stl.org or (314) 963-4223.
Featured Artists
Justin Austin
Baritone
Joshua Blue
Tenor
Jennifer Johnson Cano
Mezzo-soprano
Previous Event Photos
50th Anniversary Gala Committee
Noémi K. Neidorff, Chairman
Mary Randolph Ballinger
Dr. Martin J. Bell
Jim Berges & Elizabeth Mannen Berges
Cynthia J. Brinkley
Thriess & Lynn Britton
Ashley Budde-Taylor & Dr. Matthew Taylor
Phoebe & Spencer Burke
Paul Cambridge & Amanda Trudell Cambridge
Carol Carlson
Robert & Jane Clark
Bob & Jamie Craft
Crystal & Patrick Dallas
Michael & Susan Darcy
Adrienne Davis
Arnold & Hazel Donald
Kim & Tim Eberlein
Sara Fabick & Christopher Fabick
Lelia & David Farr
Robert & Jane Feibel
Pat & James L. Fogle
Ann M. Fusz & Ellen M. Fusz
Nancy & Walter Galvin
Dr. James Gandre & Dr. Boris Thomas
Jan & Ronald Greenberg
Miran & David Halen
Kit & Patricia Heffern
Carolyn Henges
Arnold & Myrna Hershman
Dr. James Hinrichs & Mary Schoolman
Gina & Lee Hoagland
Mrs. Ron Holtman
Janet & Andy Hoyne
Margaret & Martin Israel
Gayle Jackson
Andrew Jorgensen & Mark Stuart-Smith
Nancy & Ken Kranzberg
Lucy & J. David Levy
Karen & Mont Levy
Carolyn W. Losos
Charles MacKay
Marcela Manjarrez
David & Babette Meiners
Brian & Liz Mischel
Dianne C. Nichols
Ryan & Amanda Niehaus
Timothy & Kara O’Leary
Liz & Daryl Reeves
Peggy Ritter
Allison W. Roberts
John H. Russell
Lori & Ted Samuels
Mrs. Peter E. Sargent
Martha & Bob Scharff
Tom & Ulrike Schlafly
Steve & Janice Seele
Dr. David Sewall & Mr. Jeff Kapfer
Mr. Joseph Shepard & The Honorable Claire McCaskill
Kenneth & Amber Simpson
Kathleen Sitzer
Daria & Ray Stranghoener
Ann McFarland Sullins
Louise & Warren Sullivan
Mary Susman & Tom Herm
Stephen Trampe & Jenny Gupta
Susan & Peter Tuteur
Roma B. Wittcoff
Robert Wysocki
Lynn & Douglas Yaeger
Ann Ziff
Opera Theatre is profoundly grateful to these early gala sponsors whose generous support will support an unforgettable 50th anniversary celebration.
Presenting Sponsors
Noémi K. Neidorff
Sustainers
Penny Pennington & Michael Fidler
Underwriters
Jim Berges & Elizabeth Mannen Berges
Phoebe & Spencer Burke
Kim & Tim Eberlein
Lelia & David Farr
Mr. Joseph Shepard & The Honorable Claire McCaskill
Robin & Tim Wentworth
Benefactors
Karen & Mont Levy
Stephen Trampe & Jenny Gupta
Roma B. Wittcoff
Guarantor
Cynthia J. Brinkley
Sponsors
Dr. James Hinrichs & Mary Schoolman
David & Babette Meiners
Tom & Ulrike Schlafly
Dr. David Sewall & Mr. Jeff Kapfer
Ann McFarland Sullins
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Langsam
Directors
Thriess & Lynn Britton
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Langsam
Producers
Sara Fabick
Robert & Jane Feibel
*Committee and Sponsors lists as of 2/24/2025.
