‘Musicals’ Gala Saturday Hails Dunn’s 30-Year Mountain Play Legacy

If any of the musical highlights from his 30-year career with the Mountain Play have faded from James Dunn’s memory over years, they’ll likely come roaring back Saturday night at the ’s annual gala and benefit in San Rafael.

Dunn, the acclaimed director who that he is making his 30th season with the Mountain Play his final one, is the subject of a retrospective cabaret show featuring current and former stars reprising songs from nearly all of the Mountain Play shows Dunn directed in the amphitheatre since Henry V in 1981.

As usual, the food- and wine-laden event serves as a benefit for the coming season’s production, The Music Man, and the gala itself is aptly titled The Musicals Man. It also includes a two-act Broadway revue, featuring familiar Mountain Play talents including Susan Zelinsky, Sharon Boucher, Randy Nazarian, Kelly Ground, Matt Kizer and Andy Truett.

The 411: The Musicals Man gala and benefit is Saturday, Nov, 5 at 6 p.m. at the Hoytt Theater at Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Tickets are $65 general admission and $125 for VIP seating. All ticket prices include a gourmet supper buffet, champagne, cocktails, wine, and performance. Call 415.383.1100