Steampunk-Themed ‘Plated & Staged’ Features ‘Mad Hatter’ Preview at Herberger Theater Center

The Herberger Theater Center hosted its annual Plated & Staged event on April 21, 2024. Guests started the evening at the theater and concluded at the evening’s participating restaurants.
Co-Chairs: Becky Gonzalez & Dawn Hart
Presenting Sponsors: Billie Jo Herberger | Porsche of North Scottsdale | The Herberger DelCastillo Family in Memory of Judd Herberger | Perkins Coie | Snell & Wilmer | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Debra & Jim Larson | Morris Hall PLLC | Printing Solutions
Participating Restaurants: First & Last | Carcara |The Farish House | Aftermath | Phoenix Campo Italian Bistro & Bar | Humble Bistro | Hearth ’61 at Mountain Shadows | Citizen Public House | Paul Martin’s | Latha | Fresh from the Kitchen | Mancuso’s | Canal Club | The Capital Grille Scottsdale | Arcadia Farms Café | Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen | Pa’La | The Mick | LON’s at the Hermosa Inn | Arboleda | Sel | Call Her Martina
Auctioneer: Brett Higgins
Notable Moments: Supporters enjoyed a creative, culinary-inspired evening supporting the Herberger Theater’s youth education and community engagement programs. After a cocktail hour at the theater featuring a silent and live auction, guests got a sneak peek at the world premiere of “Mad Hatter: The Musical.” After the performance, the big reveal to find out where each “table sponsor” and their guests would be dining at was announced from stage. From there, everyone headed to one of 23 restaurants for a three-course meal paired with wine for an intimate evening with friends while supporting the arts!
Photos courtesy of Aubrianna Stough








