THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!

ANNA WINTOUR

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ADAM MESHEL

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JOHN OLIVER

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CAMILLE A. BROWN AND DANCERS

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DARREN CRISS

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JOSH GROBAN

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LENA HALL

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CHRISTOPHER JACKSON

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JAK MALONE

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BRAD OSCAR

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ANNA WINTOUR ───── ADAM MESHEL ───── JOHN OLIVER ───── CAMILLE A. BROWN AND DANCERS ───── DARREN CRISS ───── JOSH GROBAN ───── LENA HALL ───── CHRISTOPHER JACKSON ───── JAK MALONE ───── BRAD OSCAR ─────

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Mon, October 13th at 7PM

ON BROADWAY

Shubert Theatre | 225 W 44th St New York, NY 10036


Only Make Believe Celebrated Inspiring Honorees at Annual Broadway Gala

Only Make Believe was thrilled to be ON BROADWAY for our Annual Gala, which took place on [Insert Date Here].

This year, we were proud to present two extraordinary individuals who embodied dedication and vision. Our esteemed Founder's Award Honoree was Adam Meshel, Global Head of Legal, Citigroup Inc., and General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Citibank, N.A., recognized for his profound influence and steadfast commitment to service. Our distinguished James Hammerstein Award Honoree was Dame Anna Wintour, Global Editorial Director, Vogue, and supporter of the arts. We also honored Shenoda Saeed and King Monroe from the A. Harry Moore School as our Clay Stefanki Award recipients.

The unforgettable evening celebrated these inspiring honorees and raised vital funds to support Only Make Believe’s interactive theatre programming for children in hospitals, care facilities, and schools through special education programs.

The evening was hosted by the one and only John Oliver, with spectacular Broadway entertainment directed by Tony Award Nominee Brad Oscar, and musical direction by Steven Jamail. The incredible lineup of talent included Camille A. Brown and Dancers, Darren Criss, Josh Groban, Lena Hall, Christopher Jackson, Jak Malone, and Brad Oscar. NY1’s Pat Kiernan also joined us for the night's spectacular Broadway entertainment.

The event kicked off with 80 minutes of spectacular Broadway entertainment, followed by an exclusive VIP after party.

For Press Inquiries regarding the event: Please contact Lisa Goldberg (lisa@lsgpublicrelations.com)

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GALA PERFORMANCE WAS ASL INTERPRETED


HONORING

Portrait of Adam Meshel, smiling man with glasses in a gray suit, white shirt, and blue tie, with a gold and dark blue background featuring a gold seal badge that reads 'Founder’s Award,' and text stating his name and professional titles.
A professional headshot of woman with short, straight, reddish blonde hair, wearing a necklace with large, colorful gemstones, against a yellow and navy background. To the right, there is a gold award badge labeled "James Hammenstein Award." Below, text reads "Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue."
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SPONSORS

Premier

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Champion

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Advocate

Christine Schwarzman, No Guarantees

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Julie & Frank Cohen

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Benefactor

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Mirza Kafedzic & Family

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Patron

Achilles Perry & Family

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KUTAK ROCK Attorneys at Law logo

Lucy Fato

Monica & Darryl Spruill

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Sarah and Eric Rosand

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The Hardiman Family

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The Travin Family

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PHOTOS FROM OUR 2025 GALA

Photos By Alan Perlman