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All proceeds from the Annual Gala help The Public create free theater for New York City, produce groundbreaking new works by artists who dare to tell their unique stories, and strengthen our vibrant community partnerships.
The 2026 Public Theater Annual Gala
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:00PM Cocktail Reception
7:00PM Dinner and Performances
On the lawn outside The Delacorte Theater
Powerhouse Grammy Award winner and three-time Tony nominee SHOSHANA BEAN (Hell's Kitchen, Mr. Saturday Night, The Lost Boys) will headline the evening. Experience the magic of dinner and performances under the stars in Central Park.
HONOREES:
Peggy Cooper Davis & Gordon J. Davis* and Benay & Steven Taub*, for their long-time commitment to The Public Theater Board of Trustees.
JetBlue Airways, for their extraordinary impact on The Public and the City of New York.
A&O Shearman, for a decade of unwavering support of The Public's values and Free Shakespeare in the Park.
CO-CHAIRS:
Kurt Chauviere, Lisa E. Davis, Kim Y. Lew, and Janice Cook Roberts
BENEFIT COMMITTEE:
Ron Chernow, Courtney Lee-Mitchell, The Nora Ephron & Nicholas Pileggi Foundation, Bud Shulman & Amy Newman, Jane Silver, Claudia Wagner, and Tim & Shauna Wilkins
Please email [email protected] with any questions or for any assistance.
*Denotes this honoree is a member of The Public Theater Board of Trustees.
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