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The evening’s honoree, multiple-Academy Award nominee Annette Bening. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Danny Yoerges, Peter Treibley and Richard Tanzillo. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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John and Meg Hauge Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Matilda Osei-Agyeman, Sandy Osei-Agyeman and Gladys Moore Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Theresa MacDonald and Scott Woltz Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Kristen Varvaris and Kevin Hasser Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Bening’s husband, Warren Beatty, enjoyed the evening. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Dinner began late, but fortunately, the guests were well-fortified earlier in the evening. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Peter and Phoebe Davis Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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National Building Museum president Chase Rynd, David Lamdin and Kevin Hennessy Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Christina Zilli and Nick Depinto Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Sam Gilford and Walker Irving Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Adrienne Arsht, Kevin Chaffee, and Susan Watters Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Zoe Pollock, Molly Finnegan and Lance Kramer Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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The crowd mingled over cocktails before the evening’s performance. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Suzanne and Glenn Youngkin Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Beth Thompson and Will Stafford Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Stephen Shere and Helene O’Neil Shere Photograph by Kyle Gustafson