The Flamingo Kid

May 9 – June 9

Book & Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman

Music by Scott Frankel

Choreography by Denis Jones

Directed by Darko Tresnjak

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Relive the Magic of the Gala

On April 6, nearly 400 guests traveled back in time to the 1960s to party at The Beach Ball. The 2019 Hartford Stage fundraising gala was inspired by the setting of The Flamingo Kid, and our production department transformed our Scene and Paint Shop into a swanky, mid-century Long Island beach club. Guests were equally inspired, wearing vintage attire with a seaside flavor. Co-chaired by board members Marla Byrnes and Patty Willis, the gala raised nearly $300,000 in support of artistic and educational programs.

Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak dons wings in support of our Angel Auction, which raised much-needed funds for Hartford Stage’s community engagement initiatives.

Incoming Artistic Director Melia Bensussen and Darko Tresnjak.

Jimmy Brewer and Samantha Massell from The Flamingo Kid with Director Darko Tresnjak.

Board Member Alan Levin with Stage One Members (L-R) Jarrett Eamiello, Ariadna Khafizova, Emilee Lewis, Rebekah Humphrey (Stage One Co-Chair), Jackie Iacovazzi, and Alan Curren.

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and Sara Bronin.

Gala Co-chairs Patty Willis (left) and Marla Byrnes with Darko Tresnjak.

All Photos by Defining Studios.