La Jolla Playhouse presented its annual gala at the playhouse’s Mandell Weiss Theatre with a celebration of the past and a look to the future.
The March 21 gala, led by co-chairs Gail and Ralph Bryan, honored the legacy of Christopher Ashley, who served as the playhouse’s artistic director from 2007 to 2025, and welcomed Jessica Stone as the new artistic director.
The event featured performances by Tony Award-winning actor and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell and singer Milck.
Proceeds benefit La Jolla Playhouse’s learning and engagement programs, new-work development and public art projects in the San Diego area. ♦