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31st Annual Cannonball Gala

May 3, 2025 · 6 p.m.
Garden House & Walled Garden

KTM&HC creates and promotes humanities engagement for audiences of all ages, building strong community relationships and driving economic growth. Support the Museum - and enjoy a night out on our beautiful historic campus - at our biggest fundraising event of the year, the Cannonball Gala. For our 31st Gala this May, we are thrilled to honor Daniel C. Levine and Bryan Perri of A.C.T. of Connecticut for their impactful contributions to KTM&HC and the community.

The 2025 Cannonball Gala will feature an evening of cocktails and dinner by À Table with Sarah + Bernard, special musical entertainment by Bryan Perri, and lively auctions and a paddle raise - all in support of the Museum's mission-driven work. 

A variety of advertising and sponsorship options are available. Contact Director of Development Jennifer Dineen at jdineen@keelertavernmuseum.org. Tickets on sale soon!

Our Honorees

Daniel C. Levine is a 2022 Grammy Nominee and thrilled to serve as Artistic Director of A.C.T. of CT. Before co-founding of A.C.T. of CT in 2018, Daniel appeared on Broadway and in the Broadway National Tours of: Mamma Mia!, Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Show, Jesus Christ Superstar (Tony Nomination For Best Revival), Chicago, Les Misérables, and Tommy. At A.C.T. of CT, Daniel has directed Mamma Mia!, Evita (winner of the 2018 Broadway World CT Best Director of a Musical), Working (which he re-conceived with Stephen Schwartz), Godspell, Snapshots, Into the Woods, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, Guys and Dolls, The Secret Garden (winner of the 2023 CT Critics Circle Award for Best Direction of a Musical), Sunset Boulevard, and Fiddler on the Roof.  Daniel was nominated for a Grammy Award for the cast album recording of A.C.T. of CT’s Snapshots (this production is now available on-demand on BroadwayHD). In addition to his contribution to the art and culture of Ridgefield, Daniel has donated his time and talent to many nonprofits in town, such as Founders Hall, Keeler Tavern Museum, the Ridgefield Library, ROAR, Compassionate Ridgefield, SPHERE and many more. Daniel helped the non-profit Jane Doe No More by donating his time and talent to create an original musical production that was based on survivors of sexual crimes, which not only empowered them to share their stories but also raised money for the nonprofit. Daniel also served as a Commissioner on Ridgefield’s Conservation Commission for more than 6 years. Daniel has been a resident of Ridgefield for more than thirteen years and his commitment to the town has been extraordinary. He was the recipient of the Arts Volunteer Award, the Dr. Henry C. Lee Award, the Spirit of Dr. King Award, and received a Special Congressional Recognition from the 5th district. Daniel and his husband Bryan Perri are proud to call Ridgefield their home.

Bryan Perri is an award-winning musician. Perhaps most known as a Music Supervisor, Orchestrator, Arranger, Music Director, and Conductor, he is also an American Composer. His debut album, “Few Words,” is available on all streaming platforms and was recently performed at Carnegie Hall. On Broadway, Bryan served as the Music Supervisor and Conductor of Almost Famous. The world premiere at San Diego's Old Globe earned him the prestigious Craig Noel Award for Best Music Direction. He also served as Music Director and Conductor of Jagged Little Pill, a production that earned nine Tony nominations. His extensive Broadway credits include the hit musical Wicked, where he spent nearly a decade music directing, and the original company of Chaplin, for which he not only served as Music Director, but Dance and Vocal Arranger. He also served as Music Director for the Broadway National Tour of Next to Normal, starring Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.  Off-Broadway credits include Superhero, Dogfight, and Vanities, all at 2nd Stage Theater. He was Music Supervisor for Disney’s Freaky Friday premiering at the Signature Theater in D.C., Limelight at the La Jolla Playhouse, and Music Supervisor and Co-Orchestrator for the World Premiere of the critically acclaimed new musical The Lonely Few off Broadway at MCC, which earned a NY Times Critic’s pick.  He recently served as Music Supervisor and Co-Orchestrator of Empire Records which premiered at The McCarter Theatre. Bryan was also nominated (along with Daniel C. Levine and Stephen Schwartz) for a Grammy Award for the world premiere cast recording of Stephen Schwartz’s Snapshots (an A.C.T. of CT production). Furthermore, Bryan has collaborated with his husband, Daniel C. Levine, the Artistic Director of A.C.T., on several successful productions, including the creation of Born to Dance (in association with Stephen Schwartz), currently running on the Princess Cruise Line fleet. Bryan is proud to be a Founding Member of A.C.T. of CT and is honored to serve as Resident Music Supervisor for past seven seasons. 

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