Special Guests and Performances

Broadway star Norm Lewis helps to close out the Gala by singing “Music of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera.

UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, discusses the University’s community engagement efforts and introduces James McHenry Elementary/Middle School principal Chris Turk, who details how UMB supports his school’s students.

Linwood Dame, owner and chef of Linwoods restaurant in Owings Mills, demonstrates how to prepare and grill a Tuscan steak.

Norm Lewis is joined by fellow Broadway star and good friend Nikki Renée Daniels to perform the classic song “Unforgettable.”

Emcee Denise Koch of WJZ-TV opens the Gala and introduces Broadway star Norm Lewis, who sings “Stars” from Les Miserables.

UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, introduces School of Social Work graduate Stephanie Weber, MSW ’20, to talk about the aid she received from the Student Emergency Fund to ease COVID-19-related financial stress.