On August 22, 2026, as the sun sets over the Rockies and a magical glow descends on Littleton, 300 theater lovers will mix and mingle on Main Street for the fifth annual Ovation! Gala supporting Littleton’s beloved Town Hall Arts Center. Since its inception in 2022, Ovation! has become a highly anticipated fundraising event and a vital part of the organization’s financial wellness.
“Town Hall Arts Center takes over the entire block in front of the theater and sets the scene for a night to remember,” says Board President-elect, Lisa McKeegan. “Thanks to the hard work of the theater’s staff and board, as well as generous support from our presenting sponsor, McDonald Automotive, and many additional Littleton businesses, attendees celebrate the arts and raise much-needed funds for the theater.”
As costs of even the “small things” theaters used to take for granted increase, producing the big musicals that Town Hall Arts Center has become known for is a daunting and expensive endeavor.
“Ticket sales make up just over 50% of our annual revenue,” explains Executive Director, Robert Michael Sanders. “Individual supporters, like our Gala attendees, help fill in the gap and make sure that we create a place for connections, joy, and understanding through storytelling on our stage and through our educational programs.”
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENING INCLUDE:
• A cocktail hour featuring libations from Littleton favorites, Carboy Winery and Denver Beer Co., and a seated meal catered by Denver’s best, Epicurean.
• Entertainment showcasing well-known and long-loved Town Hall Arts Center artists.
• Live and silent auctions offering unique items and one-of-a-kind experiences – like a walk-on role in an upcoming production!
Tickets for Ovation!, as well as information about Town Hall Arts Center’s upcoming Season 44, can be found at TownHallArtsCenter.org.
“Gala attendees…make sure that we create a place for connections, joy, and understanding through storytelling on our stage and through our educational programming.”
— Robert Michael Sanders, Executive Director