VIP dessert reception immediately following the performance
74 Hauppauge Rd.
Commack, NY
Meet our Broadway Stars
Julius Thomas III
JULIUS THOMAS III is a NAACP Theatre Award nominated actor from Gary, In. He has starred as Alexander Hamilton in the smash hit musical Hamilton, He is also one half of the critically acclaimed entertainment team, “The Kings Of Soul & Swing”. Julius has also appeared as Berry Gordy in the mega box office hit, Motown: The Musical (both on Broadway and across the U.S.). TV appearances include “Modern Family”, “Sesame Street”, “Odd Mom Out”, “The Capitol Fourth Celebration”, and more. He is a featured vocalist on many recordings, but is most proud of his original song of inspiration, “I Am Here”. Available on iTunes, with proceeds benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.
Belinda Allyn
BELINDA ALLYN was last seen as starring as Anna in the National Tour of Frozen—while six months pregnant! . Other credits include Allegiance (Broadway), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), West Side Story (Maria). Here Lies Love (pre-Broadway), Once Upon A One More Time (pre-Broadway) and Sister Act (Sister Mary Robert), Proud Fil-Am!
Bella Coppola
BELLA COPPOLA is California raised, Texas educated, and New York based. She recently originated the role of Chloe in the stage musical version of SMASH on Broadway. Previous credits: Jane Seymour in Six (Broadway, Mirvish Productions). Off-Broadway: Pat in Kinky Boots. Regional: Delaware Theatre Company, Sacramento Theatre Company, and Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. BFA Musical Theatre, Texas State University. Stream Bella’s original music on all music platforms!
Eddie Korbich
EDDIE KORBICH was last seen seen as Drunk Jerry in Drag: The Musical at New World Stages (Lortel and Outer Critics Circle nominations). He recently completed the pre-NY run of the new Maltby/Shire revue About Time at Goodspeed at Chester. Prior to that came 12 Broadway shows, most recently a Jacey Squires in The Music Man with Hugh Jackman, 10 Off-Broadway shows, 3 productions with Encores! at City Center, National Tours, Regional Theatres, NY Philharmonic, City Opera, a Drama Desk Award nomination, an Obie Award, TV, Film, quite a few Original Cast Recordings, and 3 cartoon series. He is also a husband, father and a proud Ukrainian American.
Chessa Metz
CHESSA METZ is a NYC-based actor and singer/songwriter who made her Broadway debut in the 2x Tony-Award-Winning musical SUFFS, covering the roles of Lucy Burns, Doris Stevens, and the lead role, Alice Paul. She most recently played Jenna in Sara Bareilles’ Waitress on Long Island. Other credits include: Ogunquit Playhouse (Ado Annie; Oklahoma!), Disney Cruise Line (Elsa; Frozen), NC Symphony (Mabel; The Pirates of Penzance). Chessa also writes original folk-country-pop, performing all over NYC at venues like Pete’s Candy Store and Rockwood Music Hall. She is currently recording her next EP, to be released in Fall 2025. Proud graduate of UNCSA and client of Lohne/Graham Management.
Asher Denberg
Musical Director/Accompanist
Asher is a versatile and in-demand musician whose work has been heralded worldwide. He recently made his Broadway debut, serving as music director and composer for Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride. Tours: A Beautiful Noise (1st National); Spamilton; Cirque Musical Holiday Spectacular. Cruise: Never Sleep Alone (Virgin Voyages, inaugural company); Cantaré (Holland America Line/RWS). Orchestrations: Shanghai Sonatas in concert (Wallis Annenberg, world premiere); Never Sleep Alone; Bachelors of Broadway; ghostwriter for the Boston Pops, Chicago Symphony. Concerts: Jackie Burns, Kennedy Caughell, Lisa Howard, Gavin Lee, Sis Thee Doll, Ben Jackson Walker, and many more.
Stephen DeAngelis
Producer/Host
Stephen is pleased to return and has produced and created over 300 different Broadway concerts at venues in New York and across the United States featuring a multitude of Broadway stars including many Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winners and nominees, stars from hit television series and films whose roots are on stage and Broadway’s fastest rising young performers. Throughout his career, he has worked with over 100,000 performers across all entertainment mediums. He is also the Producer and Host of At This Performance… , the critically acclaimed concert series that has showcased the talents and versatility of over 1300 Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates since October 2003. His work as a Producer of the ongoing series and monthly residency was acknowledged in BroadwayWorld’s List of “Best Club, Cabaret and Concert” which they called “an artistic triumph that everyone should seek out and see”. Stephen and the series have been an integral part of the 2024 and 2025 editions of BroadwayCon in New York City. Stephen is a member of the Association of Professional Arts Professionals. He has cast over 3600 network television and radio commercials for Manhattan’s leading advertising agencies (including Grey Advertising/Senior Casting Director; Backer, Spielvogel & Bates. Inc,; Ted Bates Advertising and Ogilvy & Mather) for such clients as Olive Garden, Red Lobster, E*Trade, Febreze, Cover Girl, Pantene, Advil, Robitussin, Downy, Flonase, Pringles, Gillette, Canon, Domino’s, Ivory, Campbell’s Soup, Xerox, Maybelline, Wendy’s, Arrid, Miller Beer, Colgate Palmolive, Warmer Lambert, Hewlett Packard and DirecTV and has contributed to many historic and award-winning spots and campaigns including many which have been recognized with Platinum, Gold and Silver Lions at Cannes. Stephen also cast the six-time Emmy Award nominated Playhouse Disney series “Johnny and the Sprites” which aired on the Disney Channel. His work has been seen in New York and regionally in over 300 theatrical productions as well as numerous festival showcases, developmental workshops and staged readings. Other credits include the World AIDS Day All-Star concert revivals of Pippin and The Secret Garden, two All-Star productions of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and the 25th Anniversary production of Hair, the All-Star concert version of Into the Woods, the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Tommy album as well as numerous productions for The Drama League Directors Project. He is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and is the only Casting Director who is also a member of SDC. He has staged musicals in major theatres across the country in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Dallas and St. Louis and throughout New York and New England. He has worked with Actors, Singers, Dancers. Directors, Choreographers, Composers, Lyricists and Playwrights who have been recognized with the following distinctions: 286 Tony Award wins, 966 Tony Award nominations, 284 Drama Desk Award wins, 1058 Drama Desk Award, nominations, 37 Drama League Award wins, 242 Drama League Award nominations, 209 Primetime Emmy Award wins, 913 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, 135 Daytime Emmy Award wins, 495 Daytime Emmy Award nominations, 17 Sports Emmy wins, 24 Sports Emmy nominations, 53 Academy Award wins, 164 Academy Award nominations, 24 Olivier Award wins, 82 Olivier Award nominations, 147 Grammy Award wins, 488 Grammy Award nominations, 121 Golden Globe Award wins, 377 Golden Globe Award nominations, 6 Pulitzer Prize recipients, 9 Pulitzer Prize Award nominees and 8 Kennedy Center Award recipients. Stephen has been named Producing Artistic Director of the new Pocono Center for the Arts which is scheduled to open in late 2025. He is also committed to use his abilities, relationships and creativity in support of numerous charities including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), The Actors Fund (now the Entertainment Community Fund), The Starlight Children’s Foundation, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Give Kids the World Village and Toys of Hope/The American Giving Project. Early in his career, he performed in the National Tours of Godspell, Grease, Shenandoah and Hair and was the first Producing Artistic Director of the Shawnee Playhouse in the Poconos. In 2024, He was the first recipient of the first Stephen DeAngelis Award which was named after him “in recognition of his visionary approach and innovative contributions to the Performing Arts”. Recent projects include directing the 32nd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards honoring the legendary Bernadette Peters, casting the world premiere production of Kowalski at Off-Broadway’s The Duke on 42nd Street. which is headed to Broadway next year, casting the world premiere of the new musical One For My Baby at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood featuring the songs of the legendary Harold Arlen and casting the New York premiere of Not Ready For Prime Time which is a new play about the original cast members of “Saturday Night Live” which recently opened to coincide with the 50th Anniversaty of the television show’s 50th Anniversary. He will also return the direct the 2025 Oscar Hammerstein Awards honoring Tony Award winning director Jerry Zaks.
Stage 74 Legacy Award
Presenting Gene Indenbaum with the Stage 74 Legacy Award
Since 2001, Gene Indenbaum has worked tirelessly to ensure that every Stage 74 actor- from the youngest camper to the most seasoned performer- feels supported, inspired, and part of something extraordinary. Gene’s contributions span across every corner of our theater family. He runs lighting for the Junior, Teen, Camp, Butler, and Star shows, stage manages for Star Playhouse productions, and produces with a calm, steady hand. In loving memory of his late wife, Tina, Gene also established a scholarship awarded annually to a graduating senior who excels in theater- furthering his legacy of generosity, mentorship and love for the arts. Dr. Indenbaum is professor and chairperson emeritus of the Psychology Department and Farmingdale State College.
Gene’s unwavering commitment to supporting performers of all ages and his deep belief in the power of theater to connect and inspire make him the perfect recipient of the inaugural Stage 74 Legacy award.
Ticket Information
Regular Ticket Price: $90
VIP Tickets $150 (includes one ticket to Broadway Ball, invitation to join a special Q&A with the stars, drink tickets, dessert reception with a meet & greet)
To purchase tickets, please
Become a Sponsor
Sponsor the Broadway Ball and get the benefit of the whole season!
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Executive Producer Sponsorship: $15,000 (Includes fifteen (15) VIP tickets to the Broadway Ball)
Includes ten (10) house seats for every production in the current season, listing as event sponsor on communications, lead sponsor listing on all event communications, special private meeting with Broadway performers, banner display in lobby & on stage, recognition in pre-performance presentation, premium AD placement: inside front cover of Playbill, social media promotion- standalone post, and & listing in The Buzz, our weekly electronic publication.
Producer Sponsorship: $10,000 (Includes ten (10) VIP tickets to the Broadway Ball)
Includes eight (8) house seats for every production in the current season, listing as event sponsor on communications, meet & greet with Broadway performers, banner display in lobby, recognition in pre-performance presentation, full-page AD in playbill, social medica promotion- standalone post and listing in The Buzz, our weekly electronic publication.
Director Sponsorship: $5,000 (Includes eight (8) VIP tickets to the Broadway Ball)
Includes four (4) house seats for every production in the current season, listing as event sponsor on communications, recognition in pre-performance presentation, half-page AD in playbill, social media promotion- listing with others, and listing in The Buzz, our weekly electronic publication.
The Star Sponsorship: $2,500 (Includes four (4) tickets to the Broadway Ball, show only)
Includes two (2) house seats for every production in the current season, recognition in pre-performance presentation, quarter-page AD in Playbill, social media promotion- listing with others and listing in The Buzz, our weekly electronic publication.
The Cast Sponsorship: $1,000 (Includes two (2) VIP tickets to the Broadway Ball)
Includes two (2) house seats for every production in the current season, recognition in pre-performance presentation, business card-sized AD in Playbill, and social media promotion- with other sponsors at the end of the event.
Stage Manager Sponsorship: $500 (Includes two (2) VIP ticket to the Broadway Ball)
Recognition in pre-performance presentation, listing in playbill and social media promotion- with all other sponsors at the end of the event.
Sponsorship Benefits also include:
Exclusive Q&A Access: All sponsors will be invited to a special Q&A session with the Broadway performers and our student performers earlier in the day.
Recognition: All sponsors will be acknowledged in a follow-up email sent to all event attendees after the conclusion of the performance.
Hospitality Perks: Each sponsor will receive complimentary drink tickets and an invitation to a dessert reception immediately following the show.
Please Note: While we cannot guarantee specific seats for the shows included with sponsorships, we encourage you to book early for the best available options.
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