March 9, 2024
TOI TOI TOI
A one-of-a-kind event to honor David B. Devan
TOI TOI TOI: A one-of-a-kind event to honor David B. Devan
23rd Street Armory
22 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
“Toi toi toi!” It is what we say in opera to wish an artist success in an upcoming performance. On March 9, 2024, we will say it to Opera Philadelphia’s beloved General Director & President David B. Devan as he prepares to end his tenure with the company and move on to his next performance.
We invite you to join us for this one-of-a-kind fundraising event celebrating David’s remarkable contributions to the company, the impact his commitment to new and innovative works has made on the city and operatic landscape, and the exciting future of Opera Philadelphia. In honor of David's commitment to this organization and his unwavering endeavor to propel opera forward, a portion of the proceeds from this special fundraising event will support Opera Philadelphia's new works practice.
The event will take place at Philadelphia's grand 23rd Street Armory and will feature a seated dinner and a variety of exciting performances by special guest artists who have performed frequently with the company, including Joshua Blue (La bohème 2023), John Holiday (We Shall Not Be Moved), Will Liverman (10 Days in a Madhouse), Daniela Mack (Carmen), Ashley Marie Robillard (La bohème 2019), and Frederica von Stade (Sky on Swings).
The evening will be designed and directed by James Darrah, who lent his vision to several operas during Devan’s tenure including Festival O19’s Semele and the 2016 world premiere of Breaking the Waves by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek. John Jarboe, theater artist and founder of Bearded Ladies Cabaret, will serve as the host and emcee for the evening.
23rd Street Armory
Sat, Mar 9 | 7:00 p.m. |
7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
General Director's Reception 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (for Sponsors and Benefactor ticket holders)
The RSVP deadline for this event has passed. If you have any questions, please email events@operaphila.org.
TOI TOI TOI HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
Frederick R. Haas and Rafael Gomez
Marguerite Lenfest
TOI TOI TOI CO-CHAIRS
Stephen K. Klasko, M.D., M.B.A.
Sarah Marshall
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Anonymous
Mrs. Sandra K. Baldino
Sarah and Brad Marshall
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Marguerite Lenfest
Barbara Augusta Teichert
Stephen K. Klasko, M.D., M.B.A. and Colleen Wyse
Neubauer Family Foundation
Rajant Corporation
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