Spring Gala
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cipriani 42nd Street
New York City
On Wednesday, May 20 at Cipriani 42nd Street American Ballet Theatre was delighted to honor acclaimed actress, director, writer, and producer Katie Holmes.
Caroline Kennedy served as Honorary Chair, continuing her family’s longstanding support of ABT.
A longtime friend of the Company, Holmes is a passionate advocate for the arts whose work reflects a deep appreciation for creativity and storytelling. Her connection to ABT underscores a genuine love of classical ballet and a shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists.
The evening included a special preview of Don Quixote, newly staged by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe for ABT’s 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House. This intimate presentation captured the ballet’s romance, humor, and virtuosity, brought to life by ABT’s dancers, with each act lead by a different pair of Principal Dancers, including Skylar Brandt, Herman Cornejo, Isaac Hernández, Catherine Hurlin, Chloe Misseldine, and Christine Shevchenko.
The Spring Gala brought together leaders in the arts, philanthropy, and entertainment for a celebratory evening in support of ABT’s performances, education programs, and community initiatives.
ABT is grateful for the Spring Gala Leadership:
Honorary Chair: Caroline Kennedy
Chairs: Alexandra Airth, Sarah Arison, Avery and Andrew F. Barth, Emily Blavatnik, Susan and Leonard Feinstein, Edward and Caroline Hyman, Jacqueline Badger Mars, Richard and Elizabeth Pepperman, Janine and Steven Racanelli, Christa and Calvin Schmidt, Christine and Stephen Schwarzman, Elizabeth Segerstrom, Melissa A. Smith, and Gillian Wynn
Co-Chairs: Gwendolyn and Austin Fragomen, Marcella and Gregg Hymowitz, Kathryn McGarvey, and Beth Chartoff Spector and Jason Spector
Junior Chairs: Graysen Airth, Laila Blavatnik, and Lilah Ramzi
Proceeds from the Spring Gala support American Ballet Theatre, America’s National Ballet Company®, and its education and engagement programs.
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