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Sep 12 Gala raises $1.74 million for Chicago Shakespeare

Event: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Gala 2017

Benefiting: Chicago Shakespeare in Urban Communities and Classrooms and the free Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks tour

Highlight: The first look at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, a new theater opening in September

Guest performers: Heather Headley and Jessie Mueller

Gala chairs: Carole and Gordon Segal of Winnetka; honorary co-chairs: Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Amy Rule

Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier

Date: June 9

Attended: 450

Raised: $1.74 million

Website: chicagoshakescom

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