New 42 Celebrates 35 Years of Expanding Arts Access at Annual Gala at the Plaza Hotel

New 42 marked its 35th anniversary at its annual gala, celebrating the organization’s work to expand access to the performing arts for young people and families. The event recognized André De Shields, Mary Rose Lloyd, and Sarah Long for their contributions to New 42’s artistic, educational, and community impact. Proceeds from the gala will support programs that introduce young audiences to live performance at the New Victory Theater, incubate new work at New 42 Studios, and create pathways into creative careers through mentorship and youth workforce development. The evening also highlighted major milestones for the organization, including the 30th anniversary of the New Victory Theater and the 25th anniversary of New 42 Studios. Each year, New 42 reaches thousands of New York City schoolchildren through performances, educational resources, partner schools, and youth employment programs. The Blavatnik Family Foundation was among the gala leadership supporting New 42’s continued commitment to arts access, creative learning, and the next generation of artists and audiences. Read the article here.