Saturday, March 21, 2026

Griffith Hall
3000 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

Gala tickets must be purchased before 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 7.

As we celebrate 75 years of musical excellence, this landmark gala will also play a vital role in securing the Chorale’s future for the next 75 years. Your presence and generosity will directly support the artistry, education, and community impact that define our work.

The evening will feature a Broadway-themed program with acclaimed guest artists Scott Coulter, Jessica Hendy, Kelli Rabke, and John Boswell—performers known for their work on Broadway and major concert stages nationwide, with credits including Les Misérables, Aida, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cats, and celebrated Broadway concert productions.

Guests will enjoy drinks and a buffet dinner, followed by an evening of exceptional entertainment in a formal, celebratory setting.

Formal attire requested.

Schedule of Events

5:00 PM – Private VIP Cocktail Reception (Diamond and Gold Tables only)
6:00 PM – Pre-Dinner Cocktail Gathering
6:30 PM – Buffet Dinner
7:30 PM – Entertainment & Paddle Auction

Our Chef

Peter Olsacher, Carolina Gourmet’s executive chef, has always been passionate about food and traveling. He began his culinary career in his native Austria, where he worked at Michelin-starred “Hotel Post” in Villach for 3 years under executive chef Heinz Wiener. He then worked for 8 years in the Cayman Islands in some of the finest restaurants and resorts in the area. Afterwards, he returned to Austria to serve as the executive chef at the restaurant “Oscar.” He was awarded a Michelin star in the first year after it opened.
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Peter then moved to Orlando, Florida, where he worked as a Corporate Executive Chef of a Fortune 500 company for more than 20 years. During that time, he enjoyed competing in Culinary competitions and was awarded 12 gold medals, including 2 during national conventions of the American Culinary Federation in Las Vegas and Washington DC.

In 2020, Peter and his wife, Mayra, moved to Mooresville, NC, to open Carolina Gourmet. It is his great joy to apply his 40 years of professional culinary experience to offer fresh, gourmet meals for people to enjoy in the comfort of their own homes.

Listen to Executive Chef Peter Olsacher’s Story:

Our Entertainment

Scott Coulter’s Spot-On Entertainment is a New York City–based concert production company known for creating exceptional performances tailored for theaters, performing arts centers, and symphony orchestras nationwide. Founded by Scott Coulter—an award-winning performer, director, musical arranger, and producer—Spot-On’s productions celebrate the best of American music and theater with artistry, heart, and style.

75 Years of Broadway is a jubilant musical celebration featuring the greatest hits from some of the longest-running and most beloved shows in Broadway history. Performed by a cast of Broadway’s finest voices, the concert showcases artists whose résumés include starring roles in many of the stage’s most iconic productions. From soaring ballads to show-stopping ensemble numbers, this evening captures the magic, joy, and timeless appeal of Broadway.

The cast—including guest artists Jessica Hendy, Kelli Rabke, and John Boswell—is honored to be part of Charlotte Master Chorale’s 75th Anniversary Gala, and this unforgettable concert promises to delight audiences and bring smiles to all who attend.