The Way You Look Tonight: Princeton Symphony Orchestra Hosts 2025 Gala (Photos)

PRINCETON, NJ - The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) hosted the 2025 Gala – The Way You Look Tonight – on Saturday, April 5 at Jasna Polana.

The Rat Pack-themed fundraiser for the PSO was a hit with attendees.

Dressed in tuxedos and sleek gowns, many guests kept up with the gala’s color scheme of black, white, and red.

Patrons enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, wine, and classic cocktails in the clubhouse lobby and living room while pianist Keith Chasin contributed cool rhythms and catchy tunes to the cheerful vibes.

The dining room featured ivory-clad tables adorned with elegant floral arrangements of white blooms with clear glass accents reflecting surrounding tea lights and the red-hued ceiling.

Brandon Tomasello entertained guests with renditions of “The Way You Look Tonight,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” accompanied by Mr. Chasin and the Elegance Quartet.

Winners of the on-site Rat Pack Raffle took home distinctive William Yeoward crystal martini glasses and ice bucket, a magnum of choice South African wine, and a certificate for a beautiful powder room design refresh.

Guests vied for limited sign-up slots on Party Boards throughout the night for additional social occasions, and sought to out-bid one another during a thrilling live auction moderated by communications consultant and PSO Trustee Pete Taft.

On auction were luxury beauty treatments, exclusive vacation stays, high-end custom clothing, and wine.

All funds raised throughout the evening benefit the PSO’s music, education, and community programs, as well as the Princeton Festival.

“We wanted a fresh and fun, yet sophisticated theme, and the Rat Pack era of tuxedos and cocktails came to mind,” Gala Co-Chair Erin Forrey said.

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra provides classical, chamber, and pops concerts and over 100 PSO BRAVO! performances and events each year which engage students at every age level.

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