EVENTS: 2009 Viva la Diva Gala
T4T Cocktail Reception
2008 Viva la Diva Gala
Cyrano Director’s Salon
2007 Opening Night Gala

2009 Viva La Diva Gala

An elegant evening entitled "One Fine Night" playing on the themes of Madama Butterfly's famous
aria "Un bel di."  The evening benefited the Opera Company of Philadelphia and honored
Ellen Berman Lee.

From left to right, 2009 Viva la Diva Co-Chairs Stephen Madva and his wife Denise Creedon with Honoree Ellen Berman Lee and her husband Jerry Lee.

Jayne and Walter Garrison embrace the gala’s Madama Butterfly theme.

Carole and Joseph Shanis arrive for "One Fine Night."

From left to right, Jan Shaeffer, Kenyon Haywood, and Donna Wechsler enjoy the beautiful spring weather in the courtyard at the Four Seasons.

From left to right, Alan Sandman, Bernard and Joan Spain, and John Pcsolar mingle during cocktail hour.

Baritone Elliot Madore serenades the guests.

Mezzo-soprano Tammy Coil and soprano Ermonela Jaho bring the evening’s theme to life with a scene from Madama Butterfly, in which Ermonela will perform the title role in the 2009-2010 season.

Honorary Chair Brian Kappra of Evantine Design, who generously donated the evening’s décor, sits back and enjoys the performances.

Jason Rocker, Corinn Berman Rocker, Marjorie and Edward Curran gather near the silent auction tables.

2009 Viva la Diva Honoree Ellen Berman Lee and her husband Jerry Lee are glowing after a beautiful evening.