Tisch Gala 2026

Build Bridges, Inspire Innovation,
Welcome to the Future. 

Thank you for making the 2026 Tisch Gala such an extraordinary night! Whether you joined us in person or made a gift, your generosity provides critical support for our students, empowering them to follow in the footsteps of our 2026 honorees, Cristóbal Valenzuela and Suzan Lori-Parks.

From powerful remarks by Dean Polendo, Tony Kushner, Dan Shiffman, Justin Nestor, and Andrew Uriarte, to breathtaking student performances (and an unforgettable after-party with DJ Synchro), it was the perfect way to celebrate Dean Polendo's inaugural Gala.

Proceeds from this annual event directly support our students and their creative work, ensuring NYU Tisch continues to shape the future of the arts.

If you would like to make a donation in support of the Tisch Gala, you can do so here.

TISCH GALA HONOREES

Gala Leadership Support

Presenting Partners ($100,000+)
Anonymous
Ceci Chan 
Ram Sundaram & Preethi Krishna+

Changemakers ($50,000 - $99,999)
AC Hotel Marriott - San Jose Airport Belen Costa Rica*
The Bindley Family

Innovator ($25,000 - $49,999)
Kirsten Albrecht & Marc Evans*
David R. Bernon, '11 BFA, Bernon Family Charitable Foundation+
Alexandra Thomopoulos Colombos, WSC '93 & Nicholas Colombos*
Anne Robinson*
Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch+
Sarah Woodhead Bacon

Trailblazers ($12,500 - $24,999)
Anonymous
Keith Arbeitman, DEN '02 & Angelika Shein DEN '00*
Lynn Ann Casey & Rob O'Keefe*
Sharon Chang ’95/’98+~
Steve & Tina Johnston*
Suzanne & William M. Lowe, Jr.*
NYU Office of the Provost
Runway
Sumner Roy Kates Charitable Trust
Ann & Andrew Tisch+

$5,000 - $12,499
Barbara & Rodgin Cohen+
Catherine, Kieran, & Charlotte Coffey*
Nicole & Peter Dawes*
Christina Dennis STERN '80 ~ 
Amanda Lipitz ’02+ & Greg Smith
Stefania & Mark Magidson+*
Allison & Keith Mayberry*
Paige & Rob Olson*
Steve Taw*

$2,500 - $4,999
The Barbosa Family
Allison Bridges &  Lee Bridges*
Andrea Cervenka & Shai Friedland *
Dr. Ty & Sasha Coleman
Jason Forest & Karen Petren*
Andrew & Kirsten Giorgione
Stephanie Lenzi & Eric Ewald*
Jen Haefeli & JJ Matthews
Brian & Jocelyn McCarthy
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley D. Mock*
Nakos Family
Gail Taylor
Mark Zagorski & Lorraine Sabalja

$1,000 - $2,499
Anonymous
Brendan Fraser
Suzie Jellinek*
Sherrie Rose
Shaurya Seth '23
Brittany L. Stevenson ’05

+ Tisch Dean’s Council
* Tisch Parents’ Council
~ NYU Board of Trustees
§ NYU President’s Global Council

List as of April 9, 2026