SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A GALA EVENING to benefit
New York Classical Theatre
with live performances and a Royal Tribute to
Nick Salamone & Clay Storseth
6:30pm Cocktails | 7:30pm Dinner with live performances
Since 2000, New York Classical Theatre, founded by Stephen Burdman, has brought the magic of classical theatre to life in public spaces across New York City—for free. From beloved Shakespearean works to forgotten classics, our productions transform parks and plazas into vibrant arenas for storytelling, making great theatre accessible to all.
Over the past 25 years, NY Classical has presented more than 900 free performances to over 325,000 New Yorkers—nearly 30% of whom live at or below the NYC poverty line. By removing financial barriers, we’ve built a diverse, dynamic audience that reflects the city we call home.
Proceeds from Gala 2025 will make it possible to bring Shakespeare to life in public spaces across the city this summer, offering free performances for everyone to enjoy. Stay tuned—our 2025 production will be announced in early February!
Join Our Host Committee!
Support the gala at one of these exclusive levels:
Noble Supporter:
Purchase 2 premium gala tickets.
Royal Patron:
Purchase 4 premium gala tickets or a half-table for your group.
Crown Champion:
Purchase 8 premium gala tickets or a full table for your group.
To be listed on the printed gala invitation, make your purchase or pledge by February 7th.
For questions or to make a pledge, contact Colin Knapp, Director of Development and Communications,
at colin@nyclassical.org or 212-662-0760.