Special Events at Primary Stages are exactly that...special. From more intimate events to our star-studded annual Gala and everything in between (think: Opening Night cast parties, Partner Appreciation Nights, private play readings, workshops, open rehearsals, and more!) ...we definitely like to party. And we know you do, too. Join us and you’ll meet others who share the same love for theater as you while helping us advance our mission and share the art of playwriting. It’s a win-win!
GALA
The Primary Stages Gala was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Sony Hall (235 W 46th Street, New York, NY), including cocktails, dinner, and live performances. We honored plawright and actor Kate Hamill with the Einhord Mentorship Award and Beth Blickers with the inaugural Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award.
ANDREW LEYNSE CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT
On Monday, April 24, 2023, was held at St. Paul's Chapel to share some of our favorite memories, to laugh and cry, and to pay tribute to our dear friend and Artistic Director Andrew Leynse. Learn more here.
VIRTUAL CONCERT
As a holiday gift to our family in NYC and around the world, we presented an evening of incredible performances featuring Judy Gold, Joshua Henry, Aisha Jackson, Thom Sesma, Mary Testa, and Lillias White! This free concert was held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, and featured songs that were cut from some of our favorite musicals before opening night, including Chicago, Once on This Island, Superhero, and more.
Jamie deRoy & friends Benefit Concert
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at The Green Room 42, we celebrated our 35th Anniversary of championing new play development programs with Primary Stages alums, including Tyne Daly (Gypsy, Master Class), Julie Halston (Tootsie, You Can’t Take It With You), Adriane Lenox (After Midnight, Doubt), Howard McGillin (The Phantom of the Opera, The Confession of Lily Dare), Jennifer Mudge (Rocky, Fiasco’s Into the Woods), and Chesney Snow (In Transit).
OTHER EVENTS
Do you love learning about what happens behind-the-scenes? Or perhaps you’re interested in how a production goes from page to stage. Our Primary Partners have access to private play readings, workshops, rehearsals, and other intimate events with our artists. Want to attend our invite-only Opening Nights? Join us at the Centerstage level and you’ll mix and mingle with the cast, creatives, and theater industry leaders at our opening night parties.
Looking for more info about our special events? Or maybe you’re interested in underwriting or sponsoring (we love friends like you!), reach out to Erica Raven-Scorza, Director of Development, at eraven@primarystages.org.