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Citadel Theatre’s 12th Annual Gala

Dance 830

Support and celebrate Citadel at the premier social event of the year. 
Join us Saturday September 26th, 2026

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A black and white photo of a dance floor with people dancing and a woman in a red dress with her back to the camera, with animated golden text overlay reading 'Dance 830 12th Annual Gala Featuring The Gentlemen Of Leisure Band September 26, 2026 830 Green Bay Road, Lake Forest'.
A black and white photo of a dance floor with people dancing and a woman in a red dress with her back to the camera, with animated golden text overlay reading 'Dance 830 12th Annual Gala Featuring The Gentlemen Of Leisure Band September 26, 2026 830 Green Bay Road, Lake Forest'.

One Night at the

Adler Estate

Join us for a magnificent cocktails and culinary stations, a live and silent auction, a tour of the house itself, and The Gentlemen of Leisure playing until eleven.

Designed by architect David Adler, the estate at 830 N. Green Bay Road is one of the North Shore's great houses and rarely open. It makes a remarkable room to spend an evening in, and every dollar raised goes back onstage at Citadel.

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GENERAL ADMISSION

  • Tour of select rooms of the estate

  • Passed hors d'oeuvres and culinary stations

  • Live and silent auction

$275

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VIP

  • A private, one-hour tour of the property

  • Everything in General Admission

  • Guaranteed seat with premier table placement

$400

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Agenda

  • 4:30pm VIP tours

  • 5:00 to 7:00pm Registration, cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres and culinary stations, silent auction

  • 7:00 to 8:00pm Gala signature dance, live auction, entertainment, paddle raise

  • 8:00 to 11:00pm Dancing with The Gentlemen of Leisure, plus a dessert buffet

A long dining table at Citadel's 12th Annual Gala is set with floral centerpieces, plates, glasses, and napkins in a bright room with large windows and a chandelier.

Menu

Experience Passed Hors D'Oeuvres, where there is something for everyone.

Culinary Stations

Traditional Chopped Salad

Carving Stations

Tender Roast Top Sirloin of Beef
Baked Artisan Rolls
Grilled Vegetables

Antipasto

Margherita Flatbread
Grilled Chicken and Pesto Flatbread
Tri- Colored Cheese Tortellini

Sweet Finale

Raspberry Chocolate Mousse
Banana Bread Tiramisu
Key Lime Tartlet

Large white historic mansion called the Adler Estate with tall windows covered in green vines, stone steps leading to the entrance, decorative urns, benches, and street lamps in front, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Getting There

Adler Estate at 830 N Green Bay Rd

Park

in the lot at Oakwood Ave. and Westminster, across from the Lake Forest Post Office.

Shuttles

run continuously from the lot to the estate all evening. There is no parking on site

Directions

Gala Sponsorships

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Interested in purchasing an Ad in our Gala's Online Program Book?

In addition to the Program Book, your ad will be a part of the 2026-2027 season online program books and your logo will appear in the print-out program throughout the season.

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Previous Gala Gallery

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A dining room with a long table set for a meal, decorated with a vibrant flower centerpiece and surrounded by wooden chairs. Large windows provide natural light, and a chandelier hangs above the table.
Four dancers in black and gold costumes performing poolside on an outdoor stage with trees and flowers in the background.
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A performer on stilts wearing a long patterned dress, a black and white top, sunglasses, large earrings, and a wig, standing on a checkered dance floor with purple stage lighting and curtains in the background.
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Guests attending a formal outdoor event under a white tent, seated at decorated tables with wine glasses and menus, dressed in tuxedos and evening gowns, some clapping, and a woman in a shiny dress and top hat standing among them.
A person dressed in a gold, sequined outfit with a cape, walking through an outdoor event area illuminated with purple lighting, flanked by large lion statues on pedestals, with a large tent in the background.
A drag performer with blonde hair, white feathered jacket, and gold dress performing on stage with dancers in matching gold and black outfits under purple lighting.
A man in a tuxedo singing into a microphone while a woman in a black dress claps and smiles on stage with purple and silver decorations in the background.
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Women enjoying swimming in a pool at a party, dancing and holding drinks.
People gathered at Citadel's 12th Annual Gala inside a large tent decorated with purple and silver balloons, with some individuals clapping and others taking photos, enjoying a festive event.

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Thank You to our Sponsors

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  • John R Halligan Charitable Fund Logo
  • Illinois Arts Council logo
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