Emily Blavatnik and Laila Blavatnik will serve as Gala Grand Chairs of American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Fall Gala, joining fellow mother-and-daughter pairs in support of the Company and its artists. The event, taking place October 29 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, will honor acclaimed stage and screen artist Cynthia Erivo for her contributions to the performing arts and her ability to connect audiences through storytelling across disciplines. Titled Angels and Demons, the one-night-only program will be curated by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe and will explore its celestial and mischievous theme through dance. The evening will feature excerpts from Coppélia, Swan Lake, La Sylphide, and Sylvia, followed by dinner and dancing on the theater’s Promenade. Proceeds will support ABT’s productions, new works, dancer training, education initiatives, and community engagement programs. Read the article here.
Cynthia Erivo to Be Honored at American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Fall Gala
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