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Signature Theatre Gala 2026
The Edison Ballroom
Credits

Creative Producing Services - Ad Hoc Live Entertainment

Directed by Teddy Bergman

Lighting Design by Christopher Wong

Sound Design by Jordana Abrenica

Scenic and Decor Design by Jonno Knust

Video Content Creation by Joe Curnutte

Music Direction by Ben Moss

Stage Manager - Chuck Turner

Production Management - FiveOHM and Charlotte Vosseler

Production Staff - Charlie Saslow and Zach White

"1999" - New Lyrics by Julían Mesri

Auctioneer - Robbie Gordy

Gala Assistant - Shawna Schwarz

Video Voiceover by David Samuel

Special Thanks to Michael Greif

Auction Items

A SIGNATURE MOMENT WITH SARAH PAULSON


Bid on a Signature moment from the brilliant, award-winning actor and director you know from AMERICAN HORROR STORY, THE BEAR, THE PEOPLE v. O.J. SIMPSON, APPROPRIATE, and THE GLASS MENAGERIE.

You will get to have Sarah send a prerecorded video message of your choice. Have her wish a friend happy birthday, celebrate an anniversary, graduation or anything that brings you joy.

Kick off the evening with some fun and support Signature while you're at it! 

Starting Bid: $1,000


SIGNATURE BROADWAY CONCIERGE

This is Broadway with a Signature touch. This curated theater-lover’s package includes a pair of the best seats in the house to three of Broadway’s most talked-about productions, plus backstage access and selfies with the artists who make the magic happen.

Your nights out include:

The Rocky Horror Show

Director Sam Pinkleton (OH, MARY!) puts his spin on the cult classic, delivering a gloriously rule-breaking and outrageously fun night at the theater

Just in Time

A high-energy jukebox musical celebrating the life, music, and swagger of Bobby Darin, starring Tony Award-nominee Jeremy Jordan (FLOYD COLLINS, THE GREAT GATSBY, NEWSIES).

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

An epic theatrical event that brings the wizarding world to life with breathtaking stagecraft and storytelling, now starring the film’s Draco Malfoy, Tom Felton. Meet him backstage, take a photo, and be the envy of every Harry Potter fan you know!

A front-row seat to Broadway, onstage and behind the scenes.

Starting Bid: $2,000


YOUR SIGNATURE SONG, BY HEATHER CHRISTIAN

Bid on a one-of-a-kind recording of your favorite song, sung and recorded just for you by MacArthur Genius, Heather Christian.

Choose your favorite existing song. Heather reimagines it in her unmistakable voice and records it for you to keep forever. A deeply personal gift for yourself or someone you love, and a chance to hear a favorite tune like you’ve never heard it before! 

Bid high. Press play forever.

Starting Bid: $2,000



Co-Chairs

Douglas & Kathy Chittenden

Bruce H. Goldfarb & Ellen M. McCabe

Nina B. Matis & Alan Gosule


Vice-Chairs

Lori Kramer & Stephen Fraidin

Nancy Northup & Jim Johnson

Jay & Kelly Sugarman Foundation

Host Committee

Dylan & Becky Ann Baker

New York State Senator Erik Bottcher

Christina Rutendo Cutlip

Michael Cyril Creighton

Brandon J. Dirden

Ann Dowd

Howard L. Ellin

Katie Finneran

Josh Hamilton

Jessica Hecht

Bill Heck

Lily Houghton

Timothy B. & Elizabeth B. Howell

Stephanie Hsu

Christine Jones

Francis Jue

Thomas Kail

Zoe Kazan

Adrianne and Adam Kirszner

Philip & Merritt Konort

Andrew Lance

Robert Sean Leonard

Laura Linney

Kelly McCreary

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Alton Murray

Edward Norton & Shauna Robertson

Sarah Paulson

Michael & Betty Rauch

Daphne Rubin-Vega

Lois Smith

Paul Sparks

Shaina Taub

Blair Underwood

Susan Weiner & Chris Aidun

Tommy Wesely & Matthew Sinsheimer


Sponsors




Resident Artists

Romulus Linney 

Lee Blessing 

Edward Albee 

Horton Foote 

Adrienne Kennedy 

Sam Shepard 

Arthur Miller 

John Guare 

María Irene Fornés 

Lanford Wilson Bill Irwin 

Paula Vogel 

August Wilson

Charles Mee 

Charles Fuller* 

Leslie Lee* 

Samm-Art Williams* 

Tony Kushner 

Annie Baker 

Will Eno 

Athol Fugard 

Katori Hall 

Kenneth Lonergan 

Regina Taylor 

David Henry Hwang 

Martha Clarke 

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins 

A.R. Gurney 

Naomi Wallace

Quiara Alegría Hudes 

Suzan Lori-Parks

Dominique Morisseau

Lynn Nottage 

Stephen Adly Guirgis 

Dave Malloy 

Samuel D. Hunter

Sarah Ruhl

Anna Deavere Smith

The Mad Ones 

Lauren Yee 

Melis Aker 

Julián Mesri 

Heather Christian

*Members of the historic Negro Ensemble Company



Land Acknowledgement

Signature Theatre is built on the unceded lands of Lenapehoking, homeland of the Lenape, which was colonized by European settlers starting in the 17th Century.  We are a home for storytellers, and this acknowledgement is only a starting point in our commitment to building an inclusive community.  As part of that commitment, we lift up playwrights and storytellers of all cultures, and welcome all audiences in our spaces.