Name: Only Make Believe - 27th Annual Gala on Broadway
Start: 2026-11-09T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-09T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Walter Kerr Theatre

Only Make Believe - 27th Annual Gala on Broadway

This incredible event features 80-minutes of spectacle and Broadway talent. Secure your tickets before they sell out.
About this Event

You don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind event! Our annual gala has earned a reputation as New York's most entertaining and unique charity event of the season.

On Monday, November 9th at 7 PM, we celebrate our 27th Anniversary at the iconic Walter Kerr Theatre. Join us as we recognize those who inspire us with their dedication to philanthropy, while raising crucial funds to support our interactive theatre programming for children in need.

Our distinguished James Hammerstein Award Honorees are Grammy-winning artist Rob Thomas and philanthropist Marisol Thomas, recognizing their profound influence and steadfast commitment to service. We will also be honoring Hazel Estrin from Tribeca Prep School as our Clay Stefanki Award recipient.

We will also celebrate members of the OMB Circle of Honorees, a distinguished community of individuals who have been previously recognized for their commitment to the mission and impact on Only Make Believe. Among the distinguished members of the Circle who will be joining us at the Gala are two-time Tony Award-winning playwright and lyricist Joe DiPietro, Kimberley D. Harris (Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation and General Counsel of NBCUniversal), and Adam Meshel (Head of Legal, Citi; General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Citibank, N.A.).

The evening will feature spectacular Broadway entertainment directed by Tony Award nominee Brad Oscar (Schmigadoon!) with musical direction by Steven Jamail. The incredible lineup of talent includes Tony Award winner Ali Louis Bourzgui, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover, Tony Award winner Lena Hall, Jess LeProtto, Tony Award winner Bonnie Milligan, and Nik Walker (Hamilton, Spamalot) - along with a special reunion performance from The Producers featuring two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and Brad Oscar.