Phoenix Theatre’s 2016 Applause! Gala

Almost 400 Phoenix Theatre supporters donned their Broadway best on Oct. 21 to celebrate the 2016 Applause! Gala honorees. The unique event includes a cocktail reception, dinner and a one-time-only performance that celebrates the year’s honorees through their favorite musical theater songs. Proceeds support Phoenix Theatre’s work on stage as well as its education and community outreach programs.

The 2016 honorees are:

• Carolyn and Craig Jackson, Pope Humanitarian Award

• Lynne Love, Woman Who Cares Award

• Karrin Kunasek Taylor, Woman Who Cares Award

• The Honorable Neil Giuliano, Man of Character Award

• Janet and Larry Read, Angels of the Art Award

• Pat McMahon, Lifetime Achievement Award

Jean Marley and Susie Wesley co-chaired the event with Abby Traister and McKenna Wesley as their vice chairs.

PHOTOS COURTESY PHOENIX THEATRE

Bob Smith, Deanna Clarkson Smith and Nan Howlett

Carolyn and Craig Jackson and the Applause! Gala actors

Darlene Keller-Price, Carla and Douglas Goodyear, and John Price

Karrin Kunasek Taylor, Edward Robson and The Honorable Neil Giuliano

Kim Cullum and Nancy Hanley

Susie Wesley and McKenna Wesley; Kory Leadon and Abby Traister

Marylou Stephens and Jo Finks

Richard Warren, Janet and Larry Read, and the Applause! Gala actors

Robby Kolby Harper, Billie Jo Herberger and auctioneer Jim Jungers

Robert Machiz and auctioneer Jim Jungers

Sandy and Mac Magruder, Pat McMahon and the Applause! Gala actors

Tom Simplot, Karrin Kunasek Taylor and the Applause! Gala actors

Ira Gaines, Cheryl Hintzen-Gaines, The Honorable Neil Giuliano and the Applause! Gala actors

Mr. and Mrs. James Manley