Goodman Theatre

For Immediate Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Chicago, IL - January 14, 2008) Goodman Theatre Women's Board proudly announces the return of Fame Fantasy Food Adventure Auction on January 28, 2008, held at The Casino beginning at 5:30pm. Goodman Trustee and prominent Chicago Auctioneer Leslie Hindman facilitates the bidding on prizes such as exotic vacations, luxurious gifts and exclusive opportunities. Shawn M. Donnelley is Chairman of the Goodman Theatre Board of Trustees and Alice Sabl is Women's Board President. Auction Co-chairs are Susan J. Wislow and Margaret M. Janus. Honorary Auction Co-Chairs are Joy Dreimann, Shelly Radue Ibach and Linda Robin. American Airlines is the event sponsor. Witnell & Co., and Macy's are the Supporting Sponsors. Tickets to the event are $75 and may be purchased by calling 312.443.3811 ext. 586 before January 18.

This year's live auction features lavish packages including trips to Buenos Aires, Tokyo, London and Florence as well as dinner with nine-time Tony Award winner, Tommy Tune. A trip to Paris for the Valentino Fashion Show and in-home dinner for eight prepared by Macy's Executive Chef Tim Scott- with desert by Food Network star Gale Gand- are also among the exclusive live auction prizes.

Silent Auction items include a designer leather sofa and loveseat from Italian designer Natuzzi, a two night stay for two in a deluxe casita guestroom courtesy of the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, Arizona at Troon North - and the opportunity to perform in a walk-on role in Goodman's annual production of A Christmas Carol.

Leslie S. Hindman founded Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago in 1982. Her company was the largest auction house in the Midwest and the 5th largest in the country before being acquired by Sotheby's in 1997. For eight years, Hindman hosted two television shows on the Home & Garden Television Network (HGTV), At the Auction with Leslie Hindman and The Appraisal Fair. In May of 2003, she launched Antiques Chicago with partner Sandra Hindman. In addition to her work with Goodman Theatre's board of directors, she serves on the Chicago Public Library Foundation, Children's Memorial Hospital Foundation, The Antiquarian Society of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Arts Club of Chicago and the Joffrey Ballet Women's Board.

Since its inception in 1978, Goodman Theatre's Women's Board has been a major force in raising funds for the theater through special events and projects. Members serve on committees for the annual Goodman Theatre Gala, the Goodman Auction, the Women's Board Annual Appeal and the Community Arts and Education Committee. The Board also provides support for Capital and Endowment initiatives, both personally and through solicitations. Monies raised support all aspects of the theater-including the sponsorship of one production per season.

About Goodman Theatre

Named the country's Best Regional Theatre by Time magazine (2003), Goodman Theatre is a leader in the American theater, internationally recognized for its artists, productions and educational programs since its founding in 1925. Artistic Director Robert Falls and Executive Director Roche Schulfer's forward-thinking leadership has earned the Goodman unparalleled artistic distinction, garnered hundreds of awards-including the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre (1992)-and moved dozens of plays from Chicago to stages in New York and abroad. Central to its commitment to the reinvestigation of classics and development of new plays and artists is the Goodman's Artistic Collective, including Frank Galati, Henry Godinez, Chuck Smith, Regina Taylor and Mary Zimmerman. The largest not-for-profit theater in Chicago, the Goodman moved in 2000 into a brand new state-of-the-art complex which houses two principal theaters: the 856-seat Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre and the 400-seat flexible Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre. Board Chairman is Shawn M. Donnelley and Alice Young Sabl is chair of the Women's Board. American Airlines is the Exclusive Airline of Goodman Theatre. Kraft Foods is the Principal Sponsor of the Goodman's free Student Subscription Series.

Upcoming productions in the 2007/2008 season include: Shining City by Conor McPherson, directed by Robert Falls (January 12 - February 17, 2008); The Horton Foote Festival (including The Trip to Bountiful, Talking Pictures, Blind Date and The Actor - events begin January 2008); Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show, based on an idea by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., music by Fats Waller, directed by Chuck Smith (April 5 - May 4, 2008); The Ballad of Emmett Till by Ifa Bayeza (April 26 - June 1, 2008); The Boys are Coming Home, music and lyrics by Leslie Arden, book by Rebecca Gilman, directed by David Petrarca (June 21 - July 27, 2008). For more information call Goodman Theatre's Publicity Office: 312.443.5151.

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