Annual Gala

• 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 videoJoan 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 videoMayor 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 videoElvis CostelloGala 2011: Supporting healthy and happy children
• Dr. Jill Biden & Vice President Joe BidenGala 2010: Celebrating courage, deploying hope. Photographer: Jason Shaltz
• play videoArchbishop 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