Great Stages Gala 2025 , a benefit for The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts
The 2025 Great Stages Gala honored former Governor Ed Rendell and PHILADANCO! founder Joan Myers Brown for their transformative impact on Philadelphia’s arts community. Governor Rendell’s leadership was instrumental in creating the Kimmel Center and Avenue of the Arts, laying the groundwork for the city’s cultural growth. Joan Myers Brown’s pathbreaking arts leadership has set the standard for excellence in dance, paving the way for generations of Black artists.
This dynamic evening, featured surprise pop-up performances and exciting moments , all in the company of like-minded arts champions.
The Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell, former Governor Ed Rendell and PHILADANCO! founder Joan Myers Brown paused for a photo with Philadelphia Orchestra Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Ryan Fleur, President and CEO, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts
2. Leslie Patterson Tyler and Lorina Marshall-Blake made their way into the Academy of Music to attend the Great Stages Gala
3. Alice Donavin Day, Neal Krouse. Liz Spiccardi and Karl Fong attended the event
4. Pam and Kevin Mahoney said ”hello” to Leslie Miller
5. Philadelphia Ballet CEO Shelly Power and her daughter Rozlind Power attended the event
6. Matt Maiorano of CBS News paused for a photo with Karen Buchholz, Nancy Shaeffer and Dennis Bianchi
7. Philip Egnor and Brittany Yodis attended the event
8. Former Governor Tom Wolf, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Frances Wolf and Mark Stewart were pictured as they arrived at the event
9. Nancy Ronning and Sarah Cerato paused for a photo
10. Temple University President John Fry, chatted with Mann Center President and CEO Cathy Cahill and Tony Watlington, superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia
11. Michelle Brown and Kelly Coley dressed for the occasion
12 . Guests included Matt and Judeé Taylor, Tim and Susan Buckley, Joe and Sheila Grubb and Danielle and Jack O’Brien
13. Anne Ewers, Lesley Patterson Tyler and Diane Semmingsen attended the star-studded event
