The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO) is thrilled to announce that our 2026 Gala Celebration will be held on the evening of Monday, September 14th, 2026, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, a new venue for The Wing.
The Wing is continuing its tradition of honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry,” with stage stars shining a spotlight on their own personal Unsung Hero. From dressers who execute seamless quick changes between scenes, to understudies who don’t miss a beat when getting called into a show on little notice, to makeup artists responsible for impressive visual character transformations – and so many more vital contributors to the theatrical art form – the 2026 Gala celebrates members of the theatrical community who don’t often get the recognition they deserve.
Funds raised at the Gala go directly to American Theatre Wing programs, including:
- The Playreaders Club (in partnership with The Drama Book Shop)
- ATW’s Emmy Award nominated Working in the Theatre Series.
Through these programs, the American Theatre Wing continues to be a catalyst for change in the industry by providing traditionally underrepresented talent with resources to begin or continue their artistic journey, supporting future generations of theatre artists in forging a path forward.
Gala performers will be announced at a later date. We hope you will join us! For more information and to purchase a table or tickets, please contact gala@americantheatrewing.org or (212) 249-6188
