Join us for an elegant and exciting evening of live performance, community and connection.
An Emerald Evening in Oz
Saturday, March 28, 2026
The Midland Theatre
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Event Chairs Hillary Stamper and Katie Dunn |
Immediate Past Chairs
Rebecca and Harper Coulson
| Gary Neal Johnson 2026 Dr. Patricia McIlrath Award Honoree |
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A benefit supporting KCRep productions, education and community programs.
Join us by sponsoring this glamorous Oz-themed evening at The Midland Theatre in honor of KCRep’s upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. The event includes a festive cocktail reception, elegant dinner, live auction with one-of-a-kind packages, and memorable pop-up performances by your favorite KCRep artists – strengthening our community through transformative theatre for all.
6:00 PM | The Adventure Begins
Cocktails & Elixirs · Ruby Red Raffle
7:15 PM | An Emerald Celebration
An Enchanting Dinner · Electrifying Performances by KCRep’s The Wizard of Oz Cast · Live Auction ·
Inspiring Stories · and More
9:15 PM | No Place Like the Dance Floor
DJ · Dancing · Nightcaps
Theme/Dress Code: Elegant Evening attire with Oz-Inspired glamour; black tie optional. Need some ideas? Check out our 2026 Gala Pinterest Board!
Contact us at gala@kcrep.org or 816-235-6106
2026 Gala Supporters
Celebration
Ovation
Spotlight
Encore
Anonymous
Cathy Baier Foundation
Ivan & Karla Batlle
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Grant and Wendy Burcham
Commerce Bank
Bunni & Paul Copaken
Copaken Brooks
CruxKC
DRAW Architecture + Urban Design – 20+ years of service to our community
Dunn Family Foundation
Evergy
First Business Bank
Hallmark
Husch Blackwell LLP
Kim Jones & Shelly Freeman
Mary & Mark Jorgenson
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
KPMG, LLC
Lever1
Tim Marchesi and John Lawrence
Mariner
Lauren E. Tucker McCubbin & Gabe McCubbin
McGownGordon
Midwest Advisors
David R. Morris
Bill & Barbara Nelson Family Foundation
Debra & Allen Parmet
Polsinelli PC
Sherman Family Foundation
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts – Commerce Bank, Trustees
Stinson LLP
Bert & Sue Trucksess
University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation/Courtney Goddard
VanTrust Real Estate
Hailee Bland-Walsh / City Gym
Sara E. Welch
In-Kind
Chappelow Events
Tom Hipp, Video Producer
As of February 19, 2026
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