8.12.26
6 - 11 PM
EVENT PRESENTED BY
WORLD-CLASS TRUMPETER ANTOINE DRYE AND HIS QUARTET
NOIR JAZZ THROUGHOUT THE EVENING
Antoine Drye is an internationally acclaimed trumpeter whose career spans the United States, Europe and Asia. He has performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, served as a featured trumpeter with the Duke Ellington Orchestra and shared the stage with legendary artists including Paul Simon, members of the Marsalis family, Donald Harrison, Wessell Anderson, John Boutté and Michel Petrucciani.
A dynamic and expressive performer, Drye blends timeless jazz tradition with a cinematic modern edge, a sound captured across multiple recordings available on Apple Music and Spotify. His artistry, versatility and unmistakable tone have made him one of the most respected trumpeters of his generation.
LISTEN TO ANTOINE DRYE ON APPLE MUSIC AND SPOTIFY
ALSO FEATURING A LIVE COMEDY PERFORMANCE FROM "THE ITALIAN HURRICANE" VIC DIBITETTO
Vic DiBitetto is best known for his viral video "Bread & Milk" nearing 12 million views on Youtube. This video has brought about a new wave of fans and followers for Vic both on social media and on the stand up comedy circuit. A powerful performer, comedian Vic DiBitetto churns energy, honesty and humanity into nonstop laughter. His pace is frenetic. His material vivid and true. From his first words, to his famous, word-free, mannequin head encore, DiBitetto leaves his audience breathless with laughter.
Vic has appeared on television's "America's Funniest People" (ABC), where he was a $10,000 Grand Prize winner, as well as "Stand-Up Spotlight" (VH1) and "Last Laugh" at Pips, a pilot with Woody Allen and Danny Aiello. In addition, he has warmed-up hundreds of audiences for hit shows such as "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" and "The Ricki Lake Show." He has performed at many of the nation's best comedy venues such as New York City's Dangerfield's, Los Angeles' Laugh Factory, Las Vegas' Riviera Hotel and Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel.
FEATURED AT
THE GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB
DJ CFAVZ PLAYS BURN!
"THE BLACK HOUR" FROM 10-11PM
Eat and drink all night long. Price includes entrance into BURN, four cigars, open bar all night, premium food and live DJ entertainment. It's the biggest party of the summer!
BURN: A Ruth Stage Premium Event.
On Wednesday night, August 12 at 6:00 PM, the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey transforms into the home of BURN - an unforgettable evening where decadence and philanthropy collide in a fiery spectacle.
The night begins with the sophisticated sounds of internationally acclaimed trumpeter Antoine Drye and his quartet, providing the soundtrack for an evening of conversation, cocktails, and celebration. Guests will enjoy a premium open bar featuring top-shelf spirits alongside an extraordinary dining experience complete with tomahawk steaks carved to order and an elevated buffet designed to indulge every sense.
As the evening builds, comedian Vic DiBitetto, the viral comedy sensation with millions of followers across social media, takes the stage for an exclusive live performance guaranteed to bring the house down.
Throughout the night, Havana Cigar Lounge will hand-roll premium cigars on site, filling the air with rich smoke, while an exclusive Turbo Texas Hold 'Em Tournament keeps the room crackling with tension. The atmosphere blends the sophistication of a metropolitan gala with the raw energy of an underground club.
Then, when the formal evening gives way to something darker...
DJ FAVZ takes over for The Black Hour.
The lights drop. The music rises. The rules disappear.
With an electrifying set that keeps the dance floor alive until the very end, DJ FAVZ closes the night with the seductive energy that defines BURN's signature finale. It's anything goes...
But BURN is more than just an extraordinary night out.
Every cigar. Every cocktail. Every laugh. Every hand of poker. Every song played helps fuel a powerful mission.
Proceeds directly support Ruth Stage, the nonprofit theatre company producing bold, high-end theatrical work in Asbury Park, Off-Broadway in New York City and now expanding into Chicago.
Your support helps power Ruth Stage's upcoming season, which includes:
Fall 2026
Ayn Rand's Night of January 16th from Theatre Row in New York CitySpring 2027
Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo from Theatre Wit in ChicagoSummer 2027
A major Off-Broadway production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth at The Cell in New York City
So, join us at BURN, where passion meets purpose...and one unforgettable night helps set the performing arts ablaze.
ENTER THE FIRE!
Step into a private poker room at BURN for our Turbo Texas Hold ’Em Tournament - fast, fierce, and run by the elite dealers of ACES HIGH. Play with a private bartender, premium prizes on the line and a turbo structure that keeps the action moving so you don’t miss a second of the chaos outside. It’s high‑stakes energy inside the room and the biggest party of the summer waiting when you step back out.
POKER ADD-ON
$200 BURN Admission + $50 Poker Add-on = $250
Everything that BURN has to offer plus a seat at the table in our high stakes Turbo Texas Hold 'Em Tournament!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Price includes $186 in fees.
As the official Event Sponsor of BURN, you position your brand at the center of one of the most electric nights of the summer - with premium recognition across all event materials, digital promotion, on-site signage, and live acknowledgment throughout the evening. This premier sponsorship includes 12 VIP tickets, offering you and your guests exclusive access to an unforgettable night of performance, connection, and high-impact visibility aligned with Ruth Stage’s bold artistic vision.
$6,000
Price includes $155 in fees.
Become one of two exclusive Dinner Sponsors and place your brand at the heart of BURN’s most indulgent experience, a lavish, gala-style feast featuring carving stations, tomahawk steaks, endless pasta, curated salads, and nonstop premium fare worthy of a wedding reception. With 10 VIP tickets and prominent recognition throughout the dining experience, your business will be front and center as hundreds of guests gather, dine, and celebrate in unforgettable style.
$5,000
Price includes $93 in fees.
Bottoms up all night long. As the exclusive Cocktail Sponsor of BURN, your brand fuels the rebellion with a premium open bar pouring top-shelf liquor as the biggest party of the summer ignites around you. With 8 VIP tickets and bold recognition throughout the evening, your business becomes synonymous with the celebration - the glasses clinking, the toasts rising, the reckless joy of a gala that refuses to behave.
$3,000
Price includes $62 in fees.
Join the celebration as a Poker Sponsor of BURN.
$2,000
Price includes $77 in fees.
Let your brand linger in the summer air. As one of three exclusive Cigar Sponsors, your logo will be featured on the custom cigar bands wrapped around complimentary premium cigars - placed directly in the hands of guests as they light up and settle into the night. With 6 VIP tickets and branded recognition that quite literally smolders throughout the evening, your business becomes part of the ritual; a lasting reminder of the night they smoked at BURN, celebrated hard, and helped Ruth Stage continue to blaze forward.
$2,500
Price includes $62 in fees.
Claim your own five-person private cabana and take in BURN from a branded, VIP perch as the night blazes around you. Your business logo will be featured on your cabana, and you’ll enjoy bottle service from one of our premium cocktail waitresses - because if you’re doing this, you’re doing it right. Gather your crew, light up, eat, drink, and smoke the night away in the comfort of your own exclusive setting. It’s your lounge, your brand, your moment - front-row access to the most rebellious gala of the summer.
$2,000
Price includes $46 in fees.
No one gets into BURN without the wristband and yours will be wrapped around every guest in the building. As Wristband Sponsor, your logo is worn all night long, front and center, stamped onto the pulse of the party itself. With 4 tickets included, your brand isn’t just seen - it’s carried, raised in every toast, flashed in every photo, and forever tied to the night it burned brightest. How could they ever forget you?
$1,500
Price includes $46 in fees.
When the DJ drops the beat, your brand owns the floor. As Entertainment Sponsor of BURN, your logo will be featured prominently on the DJ booth with live shoutouts throughout the night as the music blasts and the crowd dances nonstop. With 4 tickets included, your business becomes the force behind the energy - the soundtrack to the hottest, most rebellious gala of the summer.
$1,500
Price includes $31 in fees.
Step into the spotlight as a Platinum Sponsor of BURN and align your name with one of the most talked-about nights of the summer. Your business will receive prominent event signage recognition and three tickets to experience the energy, elegance, and electricity firsthand. It’s a powerful way to stand with Ruth Stage, support bold independent theater, and be counted among the key backers who helped make the night blaze into history.
$1,000
BURNING DOWN THE DISCO
BY SHINEDOWN
THE OFFICIAL THEME SONG OF
WHAT, WHEN, WHERE…
Date: August 12th @6pm
Location: Grand Marquis
Address: 1550 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Included:
Premium buffet including tomahawk steaks, open bar all night, live entertainment
Complimentary cigars, cutters and lighters
A Turbo Texas Hold 'em Tournament
All smoking is done outside making the inside a smoke free environment
There are no refunds for this event.
Decadence and philanthropy collide in a fiery spectacle.