"The Arden Party: CSC Gala 2025. Saturday April 5, 2025, 6PM at The Newbury Boston" in text. Tropical Florals. A CSC Logo.

The Arden Party: CSC Gala 2025

Saturday, April 5th, 2025

The Newbury Boston

Chaired by Paul & Melissa Karger and Alex & Lianne Leventhal

2025 Gala Honoree

Ricardo Rodriguez

Coldwell Banker Luxury Real Estate Broker, Devoted Philanthropist, Longtime CSC Gala Chair and Supporter

Join CSC supporters and arts lovers for a beautiful evening of performances and festivities in support of CSC’s 2025 Shakespeare on the Common production of As You Like It. The gala will feature a cocktail hour, multi-course dinner, live auction, and dancing, along with theatrical performances representing recent and upcoming CSC programming. 

The Arden Party celebrates As You Like It’s Forest of Arden, and Shakespeare’s timeless themes of embracing love and the joys in life. Join us for an evening of love and joy in fabulous company, all to bring a beloved Boston tradition to life!

Ricardo Rodriguez, Michael Kelley, Mayor Michelle Wu, Tiffani Faison dressed in formal wear.

Ricardo Rodriguez, Michael Kelley, Mayor Michelle Wu, Tiffani Faison. PC: Liesl Clark Photo

“All the world’s a stage,” – As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 7

6:00 pm – Cocktail Reception
7:30 – 9:30 pm – Dinner, Live Performances & Auction
9:30 – 11:00 pm – 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.

Checks can be made out to Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and mailed to:
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
101 Arch St 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02110

Questions? Please email development@commshakes.org.

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, 2025, a limited number of tickets will be available for an increased price of $1,500 per ticket***

Sponsor The Arden Party

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, As You Like It, running on Boston Common in July and August. Click the button below for details and options!

Volunteer with Us

We are looking for volunteers to help support our Annual Gala. The Arden Party on April 5th, 2025 is going to be a night to remember, and we could use your help! If you are interested in joining us to experience behind-the-scenes magic, fill out this form stating your interest. We are looking for outgoing, team players with a love of all things Shakespeare and CSC. If this sounds like you, consider joining us! Please reach out to Isabel Pongratz at volunteer@commshakes.org with any questions.


Featured Photo: "The Arden Party: CSC Gala 2025. Saturday April 5, 2025, 6PM at The Newbury Boston" in text. Tropical Florals. A CSC Logo.

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