![Dinner was served in "Verona" on the stage. Photography by Larry F. Levenson](https://kcballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LarryFLevenson-KCBalletBallBen2017Oct7UP-13-1024x683.jpg)
The Muriel Kauffman Theatre stage at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts was transformed into Romeo and Juliet’s Verona on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 for The Diamond Ball’s Private Dinner. Generous patrons of the 50th Annual Ballet Gala were awed by the décor and ambiance, courtesy of Larry Wheeler and Craig Sole, and enjoyed an exquisite four-course dinner.
![Ball Chairman Melanie and Mike Fenske. Photography by Larry F. Levenson](https://kcballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LarryFLevenson-KCBalletBallBen2017Oct-E-P-6-1024x683.jpg)
![Honorary Chair Tom Whittaker, Pam and Devon Carney (Artistic Director), Honorary Chair Loren Whittaker. Photography by Larry F. Levenson](https://kcballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LarryFLevenson-KCBalletBallBen2017Oct-E-P-150-1024x683.jpg)
![Guild President Gigi Rose and Pirouette Award Winner Elizabeth Hard Simms. Photography by Larry F. Levenson](https://kcballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LarryFLevenson-KCBalletBallBen2017Oct-R-P-35-1024x683.jpg)
![David and Amy Embry, Claire and Joe Brand, Nancy Murdock and Executive Director Jeffrey J. Bentley. Photography by Larry F. Levenson](https://kcballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LarryFLevenson-KCBalletBallBen2017Oct-R-P-17-1024x683.jpg)
![Gary and Gigi Rose, Ian Spinks and Juliette Singer Spinks, Bill and Jo Anne Dondlinger, Peggy Beal, Jim and Barbara Eiszner. Photography by Larry F. Levenson](https://kcballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LarryFLevenson-KCBalletBallBen2017Oct-E-P-32-1024x683.jpg)