CSC’s Shakespeare Under the Stars Gala

April 5th, 2024

The Newbury Boston

Chaired by Ricardo Rodriguez and Michael Kelley

Join us for an evening of electrifying performance and the theatricality that makes Shakespeare on the Common a joy each year! Starring some of CSC’s most breathtaking performers, the gala is themed around a soft, starry night on the Boston Common, enjoying thrilling theater with outstanding company. 

6:00pm Cocktail Reception
7:30-9:30pm Dinner & Performance
9:30-11:00pm After Party


Dress: Creative Black Tie

Individual Tickets – $1,000
Table – $10,000

Please click the link above to order ticket(s) and/or table sponsorships. 

Prefer to pay by check? Please write in the memo line if your payment is for a gala ticket, sponsorship, or donation.
You can mail a check made out to Commonwealth Shakespeare Company to: 

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company,

101 Arch St 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 

Questions? Please email development@commshakes.org.

Sponsor Shakespeare Under the Stars

Sponsor CSC’s gala and share your organization’s name, logo, and other information prominently during the evening and beyond! With your sponsorship, you get not only visibility and a table at our gala, but lasting impact during our flagship summer event, Shakespeare on the Common. Click the button below for details and options!


Donations to the gala are 100% tax-deductible. For gala tickets and table sponsorships, you may typically deduct as a charitable contribution the price of the ticket or table, less its fair market value. We estimate the fair market value at $300 per person.

***After March 29, 2024, a limited number of tickets will be available for an increased price of $1,500 per ticket***

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Featured Photo: Faran Tahir performs for Gala guests. PC: Nile Scott Studios.

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