Illustrious Theatre benefit set for April 12

The Illustrious Theatre Company will hold its third annual gala on Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m. to support this summer’s “Shakespeare in the Orchard” production of “Twelfth Night” at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery. The evening will feature members of the company performing a repertoire of Broadway favorites throughout the evening. All proceeds from the evening will be dedicated to this summer’s production of “Twelfth Night,” to be performed July 11 to 27 on weekend evenings on the outdoor stage at the winery. The company is also taking this opportunity to honor Richard Kimball, one of Warwick’s favorite citizens, because of his dedication to music and the arts in the region, and especially for all the young aspiring musicians he has helped over the years. Tickets to the event are $75 and can be purchased by phone by calling the winery at 258-4858, online at: www.theilllustrioustheatre.org; or by picking up an invitation at one of the Railroad Avenue merchants. Sponsorships are available for a donation of $1,000, which includes a table for eight, listings in the Gala program and the Twelfth Night playbill, and eight tickets for this summer’s performance.