Submitted by Washington Center for the Performing Arts
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to announce the 2024 CENTER Stage Awards & Gala will be Saturday, March 9. Dinner, Awards and Auction will begin at 5 p.m. with a performance by The Greatest Piano Men starting at 8 p.m. The CENTER Stage Awards & Gala is a fundraiser for the Washington Center and an opportunity to celebrate local artists and supporters of the arts. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 9 to Washington Center subscribers and donors, and on sale to the general public on January 10.
The CENTER Stage Awards & Gala will be a progressive evening of music, celebration, and philanthropy. The Awards & Gala will include dinner, drinks, awards ceremony, and auction at the Heritage Room, progressing to the Washington Center for the Greatest Piano Men Performance! Together, we’ll inspire audiences and artists of all ages, enriching the vibrancy of our community.
The Washington Center is currently seeking nominations for the Excellence in Arts Awards. During the gala, the Excellence in the Arts awards will recognize the individuals and organizations whose work, support, and involvement help build a vibrant cultural community in the greater South Sound region. According to Jill Barnes, Executive Director, “We have such a depth of arts in our community, and we’re proud to be able to recognize and feature local performing artists during the gala. It’s an eye-opening display of how vast the cultural talent is here, and an opportunity for them to gain new audiences and appreciation.” Nominations will be open until 11:59pm PST on January 14 and can be submitted online.
The Greatest Piano Men is a live Rock & Roll celebration of the greatest piano icons in music from Jeff Davis (Executive Producer of Broadway’s ‘Rock of Ages’). This electrifying production, which debuted to rave reviews at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, celebrates the world’s greatest pianists and showmen – from Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles to Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Billy Joel! The show features storytelling, video, a great band and 25 hit songs including “Good Golly Miss Molly”, “Superstition”, “Rocket Man”, “Tiny Dancer” and “New York State of Mind.”
The Washington Center opened in 1985 from the belief that a regional performing arts center is fundamental to the cultural pursuits of our community and vital to a better quality of life. Barnes says, “This belief remains at the foundation of our existence today and is evident with every child that performs on the stage or witnesses the magic of theater.” Over 200 events take place at the Washington Center each year, from local arts and youth organizations to international touring companies.
Box Office Information
- Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- For ticketing questions or more information about upcoming events please visit the Washington Center for the Performing Arts website or call the Box Office at 360.753.8586.
- Details on current COVID protocols can be found here.
