Lincoln Center Theater Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Star-Studded Ruby Jubilee Gala and Leadership Transition

March 26, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Star-Studded Ruby Jubilee Gala and Leadership Transition
  • Lincoln Center Theater (LCT) is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a Ruby Jubilee Gala on May 19, 2025, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

  • Directed by Jason Danieley, the gala will feature performances from prominent Broadway stars, showcasing songs from LCT productions over the past four decades.

  • Among the performers will be notable talents such as Victoria Clark, Leslie Uggams, Roger Bart, Stephanie J. Block, Nathan Lane, and Jason Robert Brown.

  • This event will also mark the departure of Artistic Director André Bishop, concluding his impressive 33-year tenure, with Lear deBessonet set to succeed him.

  • The gala will honor Bishop during his final season and recognize past Board leaders for their contributions to LCT.

  • Co-Chairs for the event include Zita J. Ezpeleta, Kewsong Lee, and Katherine Farley, with Judith and Will Hitz serving as Vice Chairs.

  • Bartlett Sher will take on the new role of executive producer at LCT, further shaping the future of the theater.

  • Benefit tickets for the gala are priced between $3,000 and $10,000, which includes a post-show dinner with the cast, while tables range from $30,000 to $150,000.

  • A seated dinner will follow the performance for benefit ticket holders at the David H. Koch Theater.

  • Tickets for the gala will be available for purchase starting April 9, 2025, at noon ET, with options for both benefit dinner and show-only tickets.

  • For those interested in attending the performance only, tickets will range from $100 to $500.

  • In addition to the gala preparations, LCT is gearing up for Broadway previews of 'Floyd Collins,' starting March 28, 2025, while 'Ghosts,' featuring Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe, runs Off-Broadway until April 26, 2025.

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