Walk On: The Power of Carousel Benefit Luncheon & Performance

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland

The Musical Theater Project
Publisher/HostThe Musical Theater Project
Walk On: The Power of Carousel Benefit Luncheon & Performance
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A Benefit Luncheon Supporting The Musical Theater Project
✨ Sunday, June 14, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the music of Carousel—and supporting the mission of The Musical Theater Project.

🎟️ This Is Our Big Benefit Event of the Season
Your participation directly supports TMTP’s mission to preserve, honor and explore the 20th-century American musical through performances, education and storytelling that connect history to the world we live in today.

For 27 years, TMTP has served as a living “museum,” welcoming audiences of all ages and backgrounds into meaningful conversations about music, culture, inclusion and social history—locally and nationally. In a time when connection and understanding matter more than ever, your support helps ensure this work continues.

🍽️ Pre-Concert Benefit Luncheon | 12 PM
Before the performance, enjoy a Pre-Concert Benefit Luncheon in the Cleveland Museum of Art’s elegant event space adjacent to Provenance Restaurant.
✨ Panoramic garden views
✨ A delicious chef-curated lunch
✨ A silent auction
🎟️ Every Benefit Luncheon ticket includes a FREE ticket to the 3 PM performance of Walk On: The Power of Carousel.
📍 Location: Cleveland Museum of Art

🎭 Why Carousel Matters
Created in 1945 by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Carousel changed musical theater forever—deepening emotional storytelling and expanding what the art form could express.
📖 Time magazine named it the Best Musical of the 20th Century.

🎤 Performance | 3 PM in the Gartner Auditorium
Hosted by Bill Rudman and Nancy Maier, Walk On: The Power of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel features soloists, chorus and instrumental ensemble—exploring the musical’s creation, legacy and enduring emotional power.

🎟️ Benefit Ticket Options
$175 – Benefit Luncheon + Performance
Includes lunch, wine, mimosas or Perrier, free parking and preferred seating

$350 – Patron Level
Includes all of the above, VIP seating and Patron recognition
⚠️ Seating is limited to just 100 guests — reserve early!
💌 Reservations & Info:
Call Ashley at 216-860-1518 x701 or email [email protected]
💖 Can’t attend?
Please consider making a donation. TMTP is a nonprofit, and every dollar helps sustain this important work.
Donate: https://musicaltheaterproject.org/donate/

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The Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum Store, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States

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