Monday, June 1, 2026

VIP Reception with Honorees - 6:00 P.M.
General Admission Cocktail Hour - 7:00 P.M.

The Edison Ballroom

240 W. 47th Street
New York, NY 10036

Let's Raise a Glass!

Celebrate 17 years of theatre made with and for immigrant communities—and join us in the final stretch toward opening The People’s Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante.

What to expect

The People's Gala 2026 will be a joyous evening in the heart of the Broadway district with a seated dinner, open bar, music and dancing. VIP guests will also enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail reception with our distinguished honorees.

Special Performances by:
Linedy Genao (The Great Gatsby)
Nyseli Vega (Hell's Kitchen)
Young Artists of The People's Theatre Academy

Gala Host Committee

George & Heidi Tsapelas (chairs), Suzanne-Michelle Ariza, Darren Biggart, Phillip Bettencourt, Talia Corren, Ty Fujimura & Jeanette Dilone, Rebecca Goldring, Monica Hidalgo, Dale Mott, Frank Sanchez, PhD, Renata Worob