1Inspired by the Academy Award-winning 1950 film with songs by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and born anew as a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, An American in Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war.

When An American in Paris comes to San Francisco this fall, you’ll experience it as a theatre insider. Your party of 10 will enjoy pre-show champagne and nibbles with producers of An American in Paris, a backstage tour, VIP seating, and premium swag, with five each of An American in Paris tote bags, CDs, and hats, and five beautiful sketchbooks from acclaimed artist Andrea Selby featuring artworks she created while watching rehearsals of the show.

an american in paris VIP experience in san francisco

restrictions Anticipated run of An American in Paris is September 12–October 9, 2017. All shows are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice. A minimum 60-day notice is required to book a party of 10. Tour based on a mutually agreeable date.$2,570 of the winning bid is not tax-deductible.generously contributed by Jean & Mike Strunsky / Ira and Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund Trusts · Deborah Taylor Barrera / FireMused Productions

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10 VIP tickets to An American in Paris during the San Francisco run

Pre-show champagne and small bites with the producers of An American in Paris, followed by a backstage tour

Five each of An American in Paris tote bags, hats, CDs, and Andrea Selby sketchbooks

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restrictions Available by arrangement on a mutually agreeable date during the 2017–18 season.$3,750 of the winning bid is not tax-deductible.generously contributed byWells Fargo Middle Market Banking

Premium suite for up to 20 guests at a Golden State Warriors game in the 2017–18 season

You’ll be a hero to your family, friends, and co-workers when you invite them to join you to cheer on the unstoppable Golden State Warriors from a premium suite at the Oracle Arena. This package includes 20 tickets to a 2017–18 game and four VIP parking passes. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and friends await—get in the game!

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Four VIP parking passes

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3Next to New York, Chicago is one of the country’s great theatre towns—which is why the touring production of the hit show Hamilton is making one of its first stops there. You and a guest will enjoy VIP tickets to Hamilton, the wildly inventive show about the life, death, and rhymes of the scrappy young “Founding Father without a father” determined to make his mark on a new nation as hungry and ambitious as he is.

Also on the bill for your theatre weekend is a pair of VIP tickets to the Tony Award-winning Steppenwolf Theatre Company, co-founded by acclaimed actor Gary Sinise. Known for producing new work, like Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County, Steppenwolf is one of the country’s premier ensemble theatres. Before your show, enjoy dinner at the iconic Gene & Georgetti, Chicago’s famed steakhouse.

Your long weekend in the Windy City includes three nights at the Fairmont Chicago, a serene escape in the heart of Millennium Park. You’ll be just steps away from the Art Institute and Field Museum and shopping along the Magnificent Mile.

You’ll round out your trip with an architecture tour. Learn about Chicago’s iconic architecture and the exceptional architects who created it. This comprehensive tour will navigate through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River while your guide tells the story of more than 130 years of innovation in design, style, and technique.

Don’t miss your shot at this fabulous Windy City weekend!

take your shot: hamilton in the windy city

restrictions Hamilton tickets are based on availability and must be reserved 30 days prior to scheduled performance date; performance run extends to January 7, 2018. Steppenwolf tickets for the 2017–18 season exclude Friday and Saturday performances. Gene & Georgetti dinner certificate excludes tax and gratuity.$2,368 of the winning bid is not tax-deductible.generously contributed by Fairmont Chicago · Deborah Taylor Barrera / FireMused Productions Gene & Georgetti · Steppenwolf Theatre Company

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Three nights at the Fairmont Chicago

Two VIP tickets to Hamilton

Two VIP tickets to a production at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Dinner for two at Gene & Georgetti

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4London’s West End boasts the largest shopping district in Europe, numerous upscale bars, restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs, and iconic attractions such as Covent Garden, Notting Hill, Knightsbridge, Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch, and Piccadilly Circus. But one of its biggest attractions is the theatre district, home to approximately 40 venues presenting some of the highest-quality commercial theatre in the English-speaking world. You and a guest will be at the center of it all with VIP tickets to two shows—An American in Paris, now on its world tour, and King Lear at Shakespeare’s Globe.

And London’s not just about theatre—it’s about history as well. Take a private tour of the Churchill War Rooms at the Imperial War Museum, where you’ll discover the complex that was at the center of Britain’s war effort.

Experience a quintessential English tradition as you debrief about your theatre and museum outings over afternoon tea at the Covent Garden Hotel. You’ll also enjoy dinner at the exclusive, members-only Club at the Ivy, a fresh and imaginative Art Deco oasis in the heart of the West End.

While in London, you’ll enjoy a five night stay at The Langham, a luxury hotel which has enchanted royalty, dignitaries, celebrities, and discerning guests for over 150 years. Located in the heart of the West End’s theatre district, this historic landmark originally opened in 1865 as the first luxury hotel in London. With a history of delighting guests and providing personalized service, the hotel is a true London icon. With the recent addition of new deluxe suites and the forthcoming launch of a new luxury tavern and spa, the reimagining of Europe’s first Grand Hotel is ever-evolving.

Feed your body and your theatre habit in the heart of London’s storied West End!

a theatre sojourn in london town

restrictions King Lear runs August 10 through October 14, 2017 and is based on availability. An American in Paris runs through September 30, 2017.$4,312 of the winning bid is not tax-deductible.generously contributed by Jean & Mike Strunsky / Ira and Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund Trusts Deborah Taylor Barrera / FireMused Productions · Shakespeare’s GlobeCovent Garden Hotel · Paul Friedman & Diane Manley

Dinner for two at the Club at the Ivy

Private tour for two of the Churchill War Rooms

Five nights at The Langham, London

Two VIP tickets to An American in Paris

Two VIP tickets to King Lear at Shakespeare’s Globe

Afternoon tea for two at the Covent Garden Hotel

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5Master entertainer and virtuoso pianist Hershey Felder, who has wowed Berkeley Rep audiences in George Gershwin Alone, Hershey Felder as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro, and Monsieur Chopin, and who will perform in Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin this April, joins your private group of up to 16 people on Monday, June 12, 2017 for an intimate sing-along salon at the beautiful Marin home of Berkeley Rep Trustee Jill Fugaro and her husband, Steve.

The Fugaro home is spectacular any time of year, but particularly in June—Jill is a master gardener, and she promises that if the weather is fine, the French doors will be open, beckoning you and your guests to slip into her bower. Don’t worry, you won’t go far—Hershey Felder’s playing will draw you back inside to enjoy fine wines, delicious bites provided by Robert Meyer’s Mangia/Nosh Catering Company, and an unforgettable evening of song.

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A private sing-along salon for 16 with Hershey Felder on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the home of Jill and Steve Fugaro, with hors d’œuvres and wine.

restrictions Valid only for Monday, June 12, 2017.$1,700 of the winning bid is not tax-deductible.generously contributed by Hershey Felder · Jill and Steve Fugaro Robert Meyer’s Mangia / Nosh Catering Company

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Three-night stay at the Andaz West Hollywood

6Why watch the Oscars® at home when can watch them from a seriously swanky party in the company of some of your favorite stars? This year, attendees at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party included Quincy Jones, Sting, Sharon Stone, Smokey Robinson, and of course, the one-and-only Rocket Man, Sir Elton John himself. In 2018, you and a guest can join the festivities, party with the glitterati, and perhaps toast the success of other Berkeley Rep alums such as playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, whose Moonlight won Best Picture in 2017, after a now-infamous Oscar® night snafu.

During your visit, you’ll live like a movie star, with three nights at the Andaz West Hollywood. Once famous for its rock ‘n’ roll parties hosted by celebrities like The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Led Zeppelin, Andaz West Hollywood is now a relaxed urban oasis with a touch of vintage glamour. With its mix of Hollywood panache and warm personal style, this modern hotel will be the perfect setting for your LA lifestyle.

Sir Elton’s star-studded bash has become one of Hollywood’s highest-profile annual events. Electric boots and mohair suits not required, but glitz and glam are a must!

oscar® night with elton john

restrictions The 90th Oscars® will be held March 4, 2018. Gift certificate for three nights at Andaz, West Hollywood is for March 2–5, 2018. Expires 3/6/2018.$14,900 of the winning bid is not tax-deductible.generously contributed by Andaz West Hollywood · Shelley Lazar

Two tickets to Elton John’s 2018 Academy Awards Viewing Party

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7Before becoming a Broadway-bound stage musical, Monsoon Wedding was an international screen sensation. Learn about the making of the film from the director herself, Mira Nair, at an exclusive screening on May 1 at Meyer Sound’s state-of-the-art Pearson Theatre in Berkeley. Six lucky bidders will win 10 coveted spots each at this exclusive party, including a reception of authentic, seasonally inspired Indian dishes provided by San Francisco’s award-winning, Michelin-rated restaurant, DOSA, and its catering team.

Mira will share the story of the film’s journey, and what inspired her to adapt it into a musical for the stage. Nominated for a Golden Globe and winner of numerous awards, including the Golden Lion, Monsoon Wedding is a joyous film that Roger Ebert said “leaps over national boundaries and celebrates universal human nature.”

Meyer Sound’s award-winning Pearson Theatre is possibly the first venue to realize the full, multi-sensory impact of the cinematic experience, from high-quality visuals to undistorted sound reproduction. A cinema presentation in the Pearson Theatre is a somatic, all-encompassing event that is felt as much as it is heard. Experience the room that Oscar-winning sound designers rave about!

Tonight, six winning bidders will walk away with 10 seats each at this incredible private screening. So be sure to “count yourself in” to an evening you and your friends won’t soon forget!

count me in! a private screening of monsoon wedding with Mira Nair–may 1

Ten spots at an exclusive screening of Monsoon Wedding with Mira Nair at Meyer Sound’s Pearson Theatre, May 1, 2017

restrictions Event takes place May 1, 2017; up to 10 guests for each of six winning bidders.$6,000 of the winning bid is not tax-deductible.generously contributed by Meyer Sound · DOSA · Mira Nair

Mira Nair

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8Your journey begins in Kolkata, India’s cultural, artistic, and intellectual hub. Enjoy a stay at the historic Taj Bengal Kolkata and tour this strikingly modern city filled with architectural reminders of British India and the country’s colonial past, before embarking on RV Bengal Ganga, your home for the next seven days. Cruise to Kalna, where you’ll discover why it’s known as the “City of Temples.” Your next stop is Matiari, where you’ll observe a traditional “production line” in which brass items created in a primitive forge are circulated to specialists throughout the village for polishing and engraving. On your way to Murshidabad, you’ll pass Plassey, site of the famous 1757 battle that turned the tide of Indian history and began the spread of the British East India Company’s rule over much of South Asia for the next 190 years. In Murshidabad, you’ll ride a tonga (horse cart) to visit the town’s oldest mosque and the Hazarduari Palace, former home to nawabs (rulers) and now a museum housing their priceless collections of paintings, weapons, and antiques. Moor for the night in Jangipur, then continue through the historic Farakka Barrage, which regulates the Ganges’ flow into Bangladesh and India. You’ll moor again at Samtaghat, and then continue to Bateshwarsthan, where you’ll tour the ruins of Vikramshila University, established in the ninth century as an important center of Buddhist learning. Next, cruise to Sultanganj, an important pilgrimage site striking for its two large granite boulders, one crowned by a mosque and the other by a 16th-century temple. You’ll pass through the Viramshila Ganganetic Dolphin sanctuary, home to numerous endangered species and an astounding variety of migratory and resident birds, before your last stop in Munger, where rickshaws will take you to the Bihar School of Yoga inside the 15th-century Munger Fort.

On leaving the ship, you’ll journey overland to Bodhgaya, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment beneath the bodhi tree, before continuing on to tour fascinating Varanasi, where Hindu pilgrims come to the ghats to cleanse their sins in Mother Ganga and cremate their loved ones. From Varanasi, fly to chaotic, colorful New Delhi, site of the original hit film Monsoon Wedding, where you’ll spend two nights at the iconic Taj Mahal Hotel in the diplomatic enclave. You’ll have three nights to recover from your epic Indian adventure at The Gateway Resort Damdama Lake, Gurgaon, located less than 30 miles from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. You can unplug and unwind at the Spa, bask in the crystal waters of the pool, or stroll through lush acres of greenery accompanied by a symphony of birdsong before you fly home.

passage to india

restrictions Trip is 17 days, including arrival and departure days. Does not include international flights or gratuities; meals only as indicated below. River trips depart from Kolkata in the late afternoon Oct 6, Oct 27, and Nov 17, 2017, and should be booked early, as they fill up. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included during the cruise, beginning with dinner on embarkation and ending with breakfast prior to disembarkation in Munger. The overland drive from Munger to Varanasi is 11–12 hours, broken by an overnight and touring in Bodhgaya. At the Taj Mahal Hotel: gift certificate must be presented in original at time of check in; offer is based on double occupancy, subject to availability, includes room only, and is good April 1, 2017–December 31, 2017. At The Gateway Resort Damdama Lake: not valid on long weekends, public holidays, city sold-out dates, New Year or other holidays/festivals; valid April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.$14,365 of the winning bid is not tax-deductible.

generously contributed by RV Bengal Ganga · Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

for 2Two nights double occupancy in a Deluxe Room, including breakfast, at Taj Bengal Kolkata

Seven days/eight nights aboard the RV Bengal Ganga—includes all meals and tours during the cruise

Private tour of Kolkata with English-speaking guide

Munger-Bodhgaya-Varanasi transport in a private car with English-speaking guide. Includes city tours of Bodhgaya (one day) and Varanasi (two days), and transfer to Varanasi airport

One night double occupancy in a Deluxe Room, including breakfast, at the Royal Residency, Bodhgaya

Two nights double occupancy in a Standard Room, including breakfast, at the Taj Gateway Ganges, Varanasi

Two one-way flights from Varanasi to New Delhi

Two nights double occupancy in a Deluxe Room at Taj Mahal New Delhi

Private tour of New Delhi with English-speaking guide

Three nights/four days double occupancy in a Superior Resort Room, including buffet breakfast, at The Gateway Resort Damdama Lake, Gurgaon

Includes up to five additional transfers by private car (airport-hotel in Kolkata, hotel-RV Bengal Ganga, airport-hotel in New Delhi, New Delhi hotel-Damdama Lake hotel, Damdama Lake hotel-New Delhi airport)

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9Just last week, Berkeley Rep announced its 2017–18 season—and among the plays will be the world premiere of Daniel Handler’s Imaginary Comforts, or The Story of the Ghost of the Dead Rabbit, a warm, wise, and witty new play for adults. Known for his wicked pen, Daniel (a.k.a. Lemony Snicket) is the best-selling author of the darkly comic collection A Series of Unfortunate Events, among many other books for children, and he has published several books for adults under his own name, including We Are Pirates. His wife, Lisa Brown, is an illustrator and author whose books include Picture the Dead, How to Be, Vampire Boy’s Goodnight, and the award-winning Baby Be of Use series of (ahem!) handbooks to modern parenting.

Together, the pair make for clever company. Both enjoy a good cocktail, and so you and your party are cordially invited to raise a glass with them—or several!—in the elegant Tony Bennett Suite at the Fairmont San Francisco. Be sure to ask Daniel for his recipe for a Jewish Manhattan, and don’t be surprised if it includes Manischewitz.

cocktails in the tony bennett suite with lisa brown and daniel handler

Cocktail party for 18 in the Tony Bennett Suite at the Fairmont San Francisco, with Lisa Brown and Daniel Handler

restrictions Based on a mutually agreeable date. Expires April 1, 2018.$7,000 of the winning bid is not tax-deductible.generously contributed by Lisa Brown & Daniel Handler · Fairmont San Francisco

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10There are only a few ways to experience The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth: as an owner of one of its private residences, as an invited guest, or as the winning bidder of this exceptional lot. This is your chance to savor the trip of a lifetime on a one-of-a-kind ship.

Two couples, or a family of four, will enjoy 13 days aboard The World as it journeys from Barcelona to Genoa along the coasts of Spain, France, and Italy from April 23–May 5, 2018. On this exclusive voyage you’ll be joining the yacht’s residents, who share your taste for adventure and unrivaled personalized service and amenities. Your elegant home on this 165-residence “floating luxury city” is a spacious two-bedroom apartment, beautifully appointed and fully furnished, with an expansive balcony on which to relax and watch the world go by.

Even if you have visited this part of the world before, as a guest on The World you can experience its richness—culturally, historically, and gastronomically—in a luxury setting that far exceeds the comfort of home. You’ll unpack your suitcase only once, and then travel with ease, stopping at fascinating ports of call like the beguilingly gritty port town of Marseille, Villefranche-sur-Mer (arguably the most charming authentic niçoise fishing village on the Côte D’Azur), and Genoa, with all its grandeur, squalor, and historical fascination.

The World’s discreet personalized service surpasses that of a well-staffed estate. An extensive range of onboard activities are available, like playing a few sets on the only full-size tennis court at sea; practicing your swing on the world’s greatest courses with a state-of-the-art golf simulator, along with tips from the Ship’s pro; or joining a yoga class on deck. Those seeking more peaceful pursuits can choose from the library’s 4,000 books, indulge at The World Spa & Wellness Center, watch first-run movies, listen to lecturers in the theatre, or shoot pool on a self-stabilizing, gyroscopic billiard table. You can bring back delicacies from local markets to cook at home, or enjoy world-class dining at one of six restaurants on board. Have a special occasion or are in the mood for a romantic evening? For a unique and truly personalized dining option, The World’s Call-a-Chef™ program will send a chef to your residence to prepare a delicious meal.

An average of three days in port offers a leisurely pace to explore every stop. And don’t forget, The World Concierge is always available to help you arrange private excursions and ensure that you experience the best each port of call has to offer. See Southern Europe as you’ve never imagined it before. Welcome aboard The World.

southern exposure: spain, france, and italy on the world

Twelve nights (13 days) on board The World for two couples or a family of four, from Barcelona, Spain to Genoa, Italy, April 23–May 5, 2018

restrictions Restricted to the dates listed and the itinerary of the ship. For two couples or a family of four. Airfare to and from the ship, meals, and drinks not included.$39,600 of the winning bid is not tax-deductible.generously contributed by Robin and Rich Edwards

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Three-night stay at Palisades Vineyard, with tours and celebratory winemaker dinner

11Berkeley Rep Trustee Felicia Woytak and her husband Steve Rasmussen welcome you and up to five friends for a wine lover’s weekend at their historic Palisades Vineyard in Calistoga.

Palisades Vineyard is a little bit of heaven tucked into a narrow canyon at the foot of the magnificent Palisades cliffs in the Napa Valley just east of the town of Calistoga. Bisected by the occasionally torrential Horns Creek, Palisades Vineyard’s cobbly loam soil is perfectly suited for growing the great Rhone and Bordeaux varietals. Hot summers, cool morning westerly breezes, extended sunlight, and abundant winter rainfall combine to bless the vineyard’s Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot grapes with exceptional concentration, character, and depth. All of their Petite Sirah vines date from 1968 and the early 1970s and are dry-farmed and head-trained in the “old-world” style characteristic of Napa Valley’s heritage vineyards.

Felicia and Steve will give you an up-close-and-personal tour of their working vineyard and share with you their love of the grape. You can hike the miles of trails around the property or just relax poolside, steps away from your guesthouse. But the highlight of your weekend will be a spectacular, celebratory winemaker dinner on the property with Joel Peterson, founder of Ravenswood Winery and winemaker for over 30 years. Just last year, Joel started a new venture called Once and Future Wines, which, in addition to several other fabulous wines, produces a vineyard designate Petite Sirah from Palisades Vineyard. Joel is among a highly select group of winemakers who source their grapes from Palisades Vineyard. You’ll have a unique opportunity to taste the fruits of the labors of Felicia, Steve, and Joel right on the property.

It promises to be a spectacular weekend, with great food, wine, and friends!

a calistoga winemaker’s weekend

restrictions Based on mutually agreeable date; expires April 2018.Your winning bid is fully tax-deductible.generously contributed by Felicia Woytak & Steve Rasmussen · Joel Peterson

Felicia Woytak and Joel Peterson

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12Chef Narsai once again offers one of the most hotly sought-after items in Berkeley Rep’s annual auction. The Chef who has cooked for rock royalty and real royalty, and whose eponymous Kensington restaurant was once lauded by The New York Times as having one of the 10 finest wine lists in the world, cordially invites you to join him and his wife Venus in their spectacular Berkeley home for an exceptional evening of food, wine, and conversation. Wine from three centuries will be selected from Narsai’s extensive cellar and paired with the meal. Watch the master chef at work, and revel in a glorious repast. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

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Dinner for 10 with wine pairings at the home of Narsai & Venus David

restrictions Based on a mutually agreeable date. Expires April 1, 2018.Your winning bid is fully tax-deductible.generously contributed by Narsai & Venus David

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