2025 SPOTLIGHT GALA
A Night Under the Big Top

A Whimsical Affair for the Theatre Kid in You

August 4, 2025
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 W. Randolph St., Chicago IL

Purchase Gala Tickets – HERE

Donate or Become a Sponsor – HERE 

The League of Chicago Theatres Annual Spotlight Gala is back— this year, we’re planning a whimsical night that will excite the inner theatre kid in all of us!

Honoring:

TRIBUTE AWARD: Chicago Green Theatre Alliance
ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: About Face Theatre
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Henry Godinez

To Be Announced:

The Broadway In Chicago
Backstage Champion and Emerging Theatre Awards

Set against the backdrop of Teatro ZinZanni’s stunning venue, the evening will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, live entertainment, and special tributes to those who make our theatre landscape thrive. Proceeds from the Spotlight Gala will directly support the League’s ongoing efforts to enhance the art of theatre in Chicago through audience development, professional development, and support services for theatres and theatre professionals. We look forward to celebrating with you under the big top!

Tickets are $350. Purchase HERE.

Sponsorship and in-kind donation opportunities are available, please contact development@chicagoplays.com for more details. Additional questions? Please call 312-554-9800 for more information.

Gala Committee:

Broadway In Chicago
Goodman Theatre
Roche Schulfer and Mary Beth Fisher