Walk On: The Power of Carousel Benefit Luncheon & Performance

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/