On Wednesday night, the first of two opening galas in the new David Geffen Hall brought together stars from across music and Broadway with the great New York Philharmonic, conducted by Music Director Jaap van Zweden and Rob Mathes. The evening celebrated the successful early completion of the hall’s renovation during the pandemic, symbolizing the resilient spirit of New York City. A second celebratory gala will be held Friday evening. Both events have raised a total of $17 million for the nonprofits, to-date.

Notable attendees were Mayor Eric Adams, Adrienne Arsht, Deborah Borda (Linda and Mitch Hart President and CEO, New York Philharmonic), Bruce Bozzi, Senator Chuck Schumer, Katherine Farley (Chair, Lincoln Center), actress America Ferrera, Diane von Furstenberg, David Geffen, Peter Gelb, Peter May (Co-Chairman, New York Philharmonic), Miss New York Taryn Delanie, Martha Stewart, Oscar L. Tang (Co-Chairman, New York Philharmonic), Henry Timms (President and CEO, Lincoln Center), Davóne Tines, and Damian Woetzel

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