Broadway performer Renée Elise Goldsberry headlined the annual gala Saturday at the Westport Country Playhouse. In the background are, from left, guitarist Jordan Peters, the event’s music director; Zachary Mullings, on drums; Jeff Hanley, bass, and vocalists Tasha Michelle, Kristina Nicole Miller and Adee David. / Contributed photo by Coppola Photography
Westport Country Playhouse’s 2022 Leadership Award was presented to Barbara K. Streicker, second from left, on Saturday. Joining her at the theater’s gala were, from left, Mark Lamos, playhouse artistic director; Michael Barker, managing director, and Anna Czekaj-Farber, board of trustees chairwoman. / Contributed photo by Coppola Photography

WESTPORT — Broadway actress and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry, a multi-award-winning performer, headlined the Westport Country Playhouse’s 2022 gala, “Back to the Playhouse,” on Saturday.

The event, in addition to raising money for the theater, featured Goldsberry — noted for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical “Hamilton” — performing Broadway, pop and soul selections, backed by a seven-piece band. The evening also included a pre-show cocktail party, auction and after-party with a DJ and dancing.

Three-time Tony Award-nominated actor Robin de Jesús was the gala host.

Barbara K. Streicker, former chairwoman of the playhouse board of trustees, received its Leadership Award at the event.

Three-time Tony Award-nominated actor Robin de Jesús was the host of playhouse gala Saturday. / Contributed photo by Coppola Photography

The executive committee for the gala included: Tom Coppola and Tracey Knight Narang, co-chairs; Anna Czekaj-Farber, board chair; Mary Ellen Marpe, development chair; Carin Freidag, auction chair; Judy Phares, fundraising chair; Jessica Caldwell, Paige Couture, Marjorie Jacobson, Maggie Lehnerd-Reilly, Ellen Petrino and Tricia Schwartz.

Benefit committee members included: Athena and Daniel Adamson, Alisyn Camerota and Tim Lewis, Diane DelVecchio, Terry Nardozzi, Barbara Streicker, honoree; Diana and Scott Metro, Amy and Carl Wistreich, MJ and Terry Hogan, Preetika and Ashok Narang, Jane and Rami Leshem, and Holly McCarthy.

For more information, visit the Westport Country Playhouse website or call 203-227-4177.

Renée Elise Goldsberry was in the spotlight Saturday at the Westport Country Playhouse’s gala on Saturday. In the background is guitarist Jordan Peters, music director for the event. / Contributed photo by Coppola Photography

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