Legacy Theatre - 5th Anniversary Gala

Press release

Legacy Theatre 5th Anniversary Gala Celebration
Friday, October 10, 2025
Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club, Branford, CT

Branford - Fresh off back-to-back sellouts with Sweeney Todd and Noises Off, both extended due to overwhelming demand, The Legacy Theatre marks its milestone 5th year with Take 5, A Gala Celebration on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club, in Branford, overlooking the stunning Thimble Islands.
The evening will honor Ted and Tina Ells with the inaugural Anchor Award, recognizing the long-time Stony Creek residents, who have been Legacy's steadfast champions since day one hosting events in their home and introducing countless community members to the theatre that's becoming the cultural heartbeat of the shoreline.

Event Highlights (6pm-9pm)
• Star Power: Cast members from the extended hit Noises Off will take a night off from their sold-out run to join the celebration.
• Auction: Opens online on October 1, with real-time bidding during the Gala. Prizes include a Torrey Pines golf experience, and a private dinner for 8 held onstage at The Legacy Theatre including a concert by a Broadway star.
• Gala Program: Cocktails, Dinner, 2026 Season teaser performance, paddle raise, and karaoke after-party • Tickets: $135 per person | VIP Table of 8: $1,550 (includes premiere seating and special gifts). Gala capacity limited to 160 guests.
”Take 5, A Gala Celebration celebrates the community that has made Legacy possible," said Keely Baisden Knudsen, Co-Founder and Executive Artistic Director. “When Co-Founder Stephanie Stiefel Williams and I envisioned Legacy Theatre some fourteen years ago, we never dreamed we would have such a beautiful theatrical home in Stony Creek, now in its fifth season, open to fabulous, celebrated seasons of theatre, classes and events. It’s remarkable what a community gathering together to make something truly special can do!”

First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove commented: "Legacy exemplifies the area’s emergence as an arts destination. Legacy offers residents professional culture without leaving “home”."
Opening its doors in 2021, Legacy has welcomed 40,000+ patrons in five years. Gala proceeds ensure affordable ticket prices and continued anchoring of professional theatre on the shoreline.
Take 5, A Gala Celebration sponsorships available: $1,000–$10,000. Contact: elaine@legacytheatrect.org Tickets: www.legacytheatrect.org, or call the Legacy Box Office at 203-315-1901.