Just last night, Only Make Believe celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala at the St James Theatre to recognize those who have shown support through their dedication to philanthropy while raising crucial funds for their interactive theatre programming.
The event raised over $800k for the charity which brings theater into special needs schools and hospitals for children across the NYC and DC areas. Special guests included: Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Montego Glover, Seth Rudetsky, Lena Hall, Brad Oscar and more.
This year’s event honored Sam Khichi with the OMB Founder’s Award, 11 year old Max Pisarczyk with the Clay Stefanki Award and OMB Founder Dena Hammerstein with the Visionary Award. Directed by Tony award winner Joe DiPietro and Tony award nominee Brad Oscar with musical direction by Steven Jamail.
Photo Credit: Bruce Glikas
Only Make Believe Board of Directors
Only Make Believe Company of Actors and Staff
Dena Hammerstein
Sam Khichi
Max Pisarczyk
Dena Hammerstein & Max Pisarczyk
Dena Hammerstein & Max Pisarczyk
Dena Hammerstein and Jennifer Hammerstein
Dena Hammerstein, Lisa Goldberg, Jennifer Hammerstein
Joelle Garguilo
Brad Oscar, Max Pisarczyk, Joelle Garguilo
Ashlee Montague and Richard Hankes
Musical director Steven Jamail and OMB house band
Lena Hall
Montego Glover
Mario Cantone
Mario Cantone
Lena Hall and Montego Glover
Lena Hall, Lisa Goldberg, and Montego Glover
Jason Kravitz, Beth Derwent
Rachel Drtach
Lena Hall
Clint Ramos
Pat Kiernan
Mario Cantone and Rachel Dratch
Mario Cantone and Rachel Dratch
Mario Cantone and Rachel Dratch
Rachel Dratch, Lisa Goldberg and Mario Cantone
Mari Cantone and Brian Stokes Mitchell
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Joe DiPietro
Mario Cantone, Seth Rudetsky and OMB gala singers
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Montego Glover
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Seth Rudetsky
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rachel Dratch, Mario Cantone
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rachel Dratch, Mario Cantone
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Montego Glover, Lena Gall, Brad Oscar
Montego Glover and Joe DiPietro
