Name: 56th Petroushka Ball
Start: 2026-02-06T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-07T02:00:00-05:00
Location: The Plaza Hotel

Join us at the 56th Petroushka Ball for a historic Black Tie Gala at The Plaza Hotel, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of RCWS.
Reception 8 pm, Dinner & Entertainment 9 pm, Dancing 10 pm - 2 am
Music: Lester Lanin Orchestra, Barynya Balalaika Orchestra
Dress Code: Strictly White or Black Tie, Long Ball Gowns
Age Requirement: 21 y.o. and up
SPECIAL GUEST STARS
Oksana Volkova, mezzo-soprano
Berj Karazian, tenor
Alisa Sadikova, harpist
Appear by kind permission of the New York City Opera
The net proceeds will be designated towards the RCWS educational programs in the US.
Since its inception in 1965, the Petroushka Ball has been one of New York's most vibrant and elegant charitable events, attended by over 700 guests. Past Petroushka Ball events have featured leading soloists of the Metropolitan Opera, the American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Bolshoi Theater, and other prominent companies.
The success of the Petroushka Ball is contingent upon the on-going participation of local and international businesses, as well as RCWS’ patrons.
Support the RCWS’ educational programs in the US and be a part of the Petroushka Ball legacy by purchasing tickets to the Ball, placing advertisements in Petroushka Ball journal, supplying auction & raffle prizes or products for event gift bags, or by generously making a contribution.
You can purchase tickets, reserve a table or make a donation directly with RCWS office to skip the online Ticketing Fee. Please email [email protected] or call 212-473-6263 for more details.
There will be no dinner or dancing tickets sold at the door. Reservations are limited. All tickets sales are final and non-refundable.
We ask our dinner guests to email the office at [email protected] clear instructions regarding your seating arrangements (table host or names of other guests with whom you would like to be seated), as well as your guest names.
For information regarding sponsorships, ads, auction, raffle & gift bag items, or other contributions, please contact RCWS at 212-473-6263 or [email protected].
Founded in 1926, RCWS is a 501 c 3 US non-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law (EIN 13-5562332). 100% of donations go directly to support the RCWS charitable programs as our administrative expenses are covered through internal sources.
We look forward to welcoming you at The Plaza Hotel on February 6 for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing and culture, as we raise a glass to the last 100 years of RCWS life-changing work.
Thank you for your support!
Petroushka Ball Committee