Please join us for the

McCarter Gala
Friday, June 12, 2026
The Forum at the Lewis Arts complex

The McCarter Gala is our theatre’s most significant and highly anticipated annual fundraising event. At the 2025 event, Gala supporters raised almost half a million dollars for McCarter, including Stage Door Access —providing unparalleled opportunities for students and neighbors to access and experience McCarter’s premier arts and education programs.

Join fellow arts leaders and advocates at the 2026 Gala for a night supporting arts, access, and education—all while enjoying unforgettable live performances, incredible signature cocktails by our stellar McCarter bar team, a delicious three-course meal, and dancing under the stars.

This year, McCarter is also honored to recognize Emily Mann, former Artistic Director and Resident Playwright, with the inaugural Roger S. Berlind Award recognizing immense leadership and a lifetime commitment to creating art and an environment for the arts to flourish.

Photo by Matt Pilsner

Join the celebration and support McCarter by becoming a sponsor or donating today! For questions, please contact the McCarter Gala team at rsvp@mccarter.org or 609-258-6542.

Join the celebration and support McCarter. Become a sponsor or donate today.

Event Schedule

5:30 PM | VIP Toast
6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM | Dinner
Followed by program and performance
Finishing the evening with drinks and dancing under the stars in the Arts Plaza

Gala Committee

As of February 6, 2026

Timothy M. Andrews, Harvey Butler, Farrah Chu, Jennifer Cohan, Aziz El Badaoui, Shawn Ellsworth, Emily Firmenich, Cheryl Fitzgerald, Cynthia and Bob Hendrickson, Tamara Simpkins Franklin, Ann Kovalick, Simone Mets, Nancy and Will Robins, Karen Schmitt

To learn more about committee opportunities, please contact Allison Munoz, Associate Director of Development, at amunoz@mccarter.org or 609-258-6542.

Tickets and Sponsorships

Sponsor Tables

Package for up to 20 includes: VIP champagne toast; cocktail reception; premier dinner seating with best view of the stage; top-shelf wine service at your table; program and performance; reserved seating at outdoor after-party; recognition as a Presenting Sponsor in Gala materials; tabletop recognition on your sponsored table; spoken recognition from the stage; and a private behind-the-scenes experience for 20 during the 26/27 season.
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Package for up to 12 includes: VIP champagne toast; cocktail reception; premier dinner seating with excellent view of the stage; top-shelf wine service at your table; program and performance; outdoor after-party; recognition as a Lead Producer Sponsor in Gala materials; tabletop recognition on your sponsored table; spoken recognition from the stage; and a private behind-the-scenes experience for 12 during the 26/27 season.
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Package for up to 12 includes: VIP champagne toast; cocktail reception; premium dinner seating; top-shelf wine service at your table; program and performance; outdoor after-party; recognition as a Director Sponsor in Gala materials; tabletop recognition on your sponsored table and spoken recognition from the stage.
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Package for up to 10 includes: cocktail reception; prime dinner seating; program and performance; outdoor after-party; recognition as a Conductor Sponsor in Gala materials.
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Package for up to 8 includes: cocktail hour; preferred dinner seating; program and performance; outdoor after-party; recognition as an Ensemble Sponsor in Gala materials.
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Individual Tickets

Ticket includes: VIP champagne toast on the Berlind Theatre stage; cocktail reception; prime dinner seating; program and performance; outdoor after-party; recognition as a Designer Sponsor in Gala digital and print materials.
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Ticket includes: Cocktail reception; preferred dinner seating; program and performance; outdoor after-party; recognition as a Choreographer Sponsor in Gala digital and print materials.
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Cocktail reception; dinner seating; program and performance; outdoor after-party; recognition as a Patron in Gala print materials.
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