May 20, 2020
The Public Theater
A One Night Only Virtual Event to Support The Public Theater
Monday, June 1, 2020
Streaming on The Public’s website, YouTube, and Facebook.
Hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Directed by Kenny Leon
Music Directed by Ted Sperling
Co-Chairs: Kwame Anthony Appiah, Candia Fisher, Joanna Fisher, Laure Sudreau, and Lynne Wheat
Honorees: Audrey & Zygi Wilf
Artistic Honoree: Sam Waterston
7:15PM EST Cocktail Reception*
8:00PM EST Performance
Post-performance Dance Party
Dress code: Virtually Stunning
Featuring Antonio Banderas, Laura Benanti, Kim Blanck, Ally Bonino, Danielle Brooks, Glenn Close, Jenn Colella, Elvis Costello, Claire Danes, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Holly Gould, Danai Gurira, Anne Hathaway, Stephanie Hsu, Oscar Isaac, Nikki M. James, John Leguizamo, Audra McDonald, Grace McLean, Sandra Oh, Mia Pak, David Hyde Pierce, Phillipa Soo, Trudie Styler & Sting, Will Swenson, Shaina Taub, Kuhoo Verma, Ada Westfall, Kate Wetherhead, and more. Anne McPherson will serve as production stage manager.
From coast to coast and around the world, we’ll come together for WE ARE ONE PUBLIC, a one night only star-studded virtual event to support The Public Theater. Free and open to all, the event will be livestreamed on The Public’s website, YouTube channel, and Facebook page. Now more than ever, your support will help ensure The Public can continue to create theater of, by & for all people. Visit publictheater.org today.
The event is free to watch, but RSVP here to be entered into a raffle to receive a $100 Seamless eGift Card. Everyone who RSVPs or donates to WE ARE ONE PUBLIC will be automatically entered in the raffle. No purchase, payment or donation is necessary to enter the Raffle. Making a donation will not increase your chances of winning. Only one (1) entry per person, household and email address permitted. The raffle is open to U.S. residents 21 yrs of age or older. For complete rules visit our Terms and Conditions.
Please contact gala@publictheater.org or 212.539.8634 with any questions.
Corporate Host Committee: American Express, iHeartMedia, Penguin Random House
National Host Committee**: Isobel Appiah-Endresen, Maryam Banikarim, Robin Bardolia, Soozan Baxter, Kathryn Benedict, Nicolas Berggruen, Lynne Bredfeldt, Elizabeth Crabb, Cathy Dantchik, Claudia Demonte, Jamie deRoy, Olivia Douglas & David DiDomenico, Adwoa Edun, Alicia Ernst & John Katzman, Esther Fein & David Remnick, Julia Forster & John Thompson, Jill & Michael J. Franco, Honorable Dan & Rhoda Glickman, Gayle & David Heller, Joan & George Hornig, Sandra Klass Hueskes & David Hueskes, Maxine Isaacs, Grace Johnson, Sloane Klevin, ACE, Jacob Krushel, Dr. Linda Lancaster, Constance Marks, The Miranda Family, Jeffery L. Neuman & Patricia Machado, Marti Noxon, Nora Ephron & Nicholas Pileggi Foundation, Gary & Iris Posternack, Stephanie Reiner, Sheryl & Jim Reuben, Lauren Rosenkranz, Allison Sarofim, Will Schwalbe & David Cheng, Lauren & Ben Shenkman, Carron Sherry, Isabelle Simone, Jay Meredith Stein, Renée & Richard Steinberg, Lise Strickler & Mark Gallogly, Mike & Jean Strunsky, Randi Subarsky, Tony Taccone, Carlyn Tomares, Julie Turaj & Robert Pohly, Susan & Richard Ulevitch, Stellene Volandes, Debi & Steven Wisch, Merryl & Chuck Zegar
*Please note, invitations to the pre-show cocktail reception are based on giving level. **National Host Committee list in formation.
