annual gala recap

Sesame Workshop Annual Gala

A celebration of laughter and learning, our gala directly benefits our non-profit work worldwide. Each year friends, Muppets, and honored guests gather in support of efforts such as girls' empowerment or health education.

For information about our next gala event, email sesame@resevt.com or call (212) 627-1000.
play video Joan Ganz CooneyGala 2004: Celebrating heroes to children worldwide
First Lady Laura Bush with Jim Rohr, CEO of PNC BankGala 2007: Fostering literacy and learning
Brian WilliamsGala 2009: Celebrating 40 years of Sesame Street
Oprah WinfreyGala 2004: Celebrating heroes to children worldwide
play video Mayor Michael BloombergGala 2009: Celebrating 40 years of Sesame Street
Sheryl CrowGala 2009: Celebrating 40 years of Sesame Street
Matt LauerGala 2007: Fostering literacy and learning
Photographer: Jamie McCarthy
play video Elvis CostelloGala 2011: Supporting healthy and happy children
Dr. Jill Biden & Vice President Joe BidenGala 2010: Celebrating courage, deploying hope
Photographer: Jason Shaltz
play video Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu with South African MuppetsGala 2004: Celebrating heroes to children worldwide
Sherrie Rollins Westin, Gary Knell, Joan Ganz Cooney, Susan Dell, Anderson Cooper, Richard Parsons, Nitya Vidyasagar, Indian Muppet Chamki, and ElmoGala 2008: 128 million reasons for hope in India
Diane SawyerGala 2004: Celebrating heroes to children worldwide
Vanessa Williams, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan, and Barbara WaltersGala 2005: Educating & empowering girls around the world
Photographer: Jason Shaltz

annual gala recap

Sesame Workshop Annual Gala