Gala
Save the Date
Honoring two decades. Inspiring the next.
Following an unforgettable 20th Anniversary celebration, Los Angeles Ballet's next Gala will return in April 2027 at the iconic Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Distinguished patrons, cultural leaders, artists, and friends of LAB will once again gather for an evening of artistry, legacy, and possibility.
Full event details — date, honorees, performances, and ticketing — will be announced in the coming months. To receive Gala updates and presale invitations, please contact us below.
2027 Seating Packages & Benefits
Sponsorship & seating for Gala 2027.
Sponsorship tiers and individual seating options for Gala 2027 will be announced as event details are finalized. For early-commitment opportunities and the full sponsorship deck, please reach out to our Director of Development.
Gala 2026 Results
$1.47M raised at our 20th Anniversary Gala
— fueling LAB's artistry, education, and community programs across Los Angeles.
From the Gala 2026
A landmark evening, captured. A landmark evening, captured.
Relive moments from Los Angeles Ballet's 2026 Gala — honoring Anita Mann, Lesli Linka Glatter, and Elisabeth Moss, and celebrating two decades of artistry on the LAB stage.
Thank You
LAB Thanks Our 2026 Gala Sponsors
Your generosity made the 20th Anniversary Gala a landmark evening — and continues to power LAB's artistry, education, and community programs across Los Angeles County.
DIRECTOR
Michael and Lori Milken Family Foundation
Koni & Geoff Rich
MAESTRO
Governor Gray & Sharon Davis (Ret)
Richard Merkin MD
Erica & Sung Min
ARABESQUE
Jennifer Bellah Maguire & Stephen Maguire
Monica Garcia Duggal
Dr. Ray and Ghada Irani
Shireen Lee
Karen & Walter Loewenstern
Debbie & James Lustig
GRAND JETÉ
Anne Brilliant
Roberta K. Dahl
Michael & Hannah An Dreyer
Jenny Danzi Elias
ETRO
Giorgio Armani Corporation
Lisa Winship Hankin & Rockell Nathan Hankin
Sandra & Lewis Kanengiser | Jack and Goldie Nomberg Foundation
UCLA Health — Johnese Spisso
Matilda & Stephen Sung
GRANDE PIROUETTE
Elisa Shyu Bolduc
Mary & Peter Gross
Linda May & Jack Suzar
PAS DE DEUX
Lee & Ann Cooper
David Fey
Hilary Fey
Gail Hershowitz — Private Escrow
Anne Hilby & Kevin Lloyd
Monique & Jonathan Kagan
Jill & John Peters
Squid & Squash Foundation / Veronica Whithorne
Vikki Sung & Frank Hu
OFFICIAL WINE PARTNER
Sacred River Wines
Stay Informed
Gala 2027 — April 2027
To receive Gala 2027 announcements, presale invitations, and sponsorship opportunities, contact our Director of Development.
Director:
Michael and Lori Milken Family Foundation
Koni & Geoff Rich
Maestro:
Governor Gray & Sharon Davis (Ret)
Richard Merkin MD
Erica & Sung Min
Arabesque:
Jennifer Bellah Maguire & Stephen Maguire
Monica Garcia Duggal
Dr. Ray and Ghada Irani
Shireen Lee
Karen & Walter Loewenstern
Debbie & James Lustig
Grand Jete:
Anne Brilliant
Roberta K. Dahl
Michael & Hannah An Dreyer
Jenny Danzi Elias
Lisa Winship Hankin & Rockell Nathan Hankin
Sandra & Lewis Kanengiser | Jack and Goldie Nomberg Foundation
UCLA Health - Johnese Spisso
Matilda & Stephen Sung
Grande Pirquette:
Elisa Shyu Bolduc
Mary & Peter Gross
Linda May & Jack Suzar
Pas de Deux:
Lee & Ann Cooper
David Fey
Hilary Fey
Gail Hershowitz – Private Escrow
Anne Hilby & Kevin Lloyd
Monique & Jonathan Kagan
Jill & John Peters
Squid & Squash Foundation / Veronica Whithorne
Vikki Sung & Frank Hu
Corporate Sponsors:
ETRO
Giorgio Armani
LAB’s Official Wine Partner:
Sacred River Wines
LAB Thanks Our 2026 Gala Sponsors
LAB will contact you to collect tribute content following purchase.
Tribute Deadline: March 30, 2026
5:30 pm – Cocktails
6:30 pm – Dinner & Program
Seating Packages & Benefits
(Three VIP tables for ten)
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Director–level recognition on step & repeat, from the stage, and in all print & web materials
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Diamond Gala Tribute
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Premium orchestra-level seating & backstage tour for eight at Giselle
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(Two VIP tables of ten)
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Maestro-level recognition in print & web materials
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Diamond Gala Tribute
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Premium orchestra-level seating for six at Giselle
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(One VIP table of ten)
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Arabesque–level recognition in print & web materials
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Ruby Gala Tribute
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Premium orchestra-level seating for four at Giselle
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(One table of ten)
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Grand Jeté–level recognition in select print & web materials
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Sapphire Gala Tribute
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Seating for two at Giselle
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(Seating for four)
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Grande Pirouette–level recognition in select print & web materials
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Emerald Gala Tribute
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(Seating for two)
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Pas De Deux–level recognition in select print & web materials
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Topaz Gala Tribute
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(Premier seating for one)
(Seating for one)
Digital Gala Tributes
Diamond – $25,000 (Includes 2-page spread)
Ruby – $15,000
Sapphire – $10,000
Emerald – $5,000
Topaz – $2,500
Pearl – $1,200
Digital Tributes will be displayed on multiple screens throughout the evening during the Gala reception and program, becoming part of this landmark celebration. A Digital Tribute is a lasting way to be part of LAB’s 20-year story — recognizing the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future of ballet in Los Angeles.
If your schedule does not permit you to attend, please consider supporting Los Angeles Ballet’s mission with a Gala tribute or donation.
Leadership
2026 Gala Co-Chairs & Committee
Gala Co-Chairs
Sharon Davis
Koni Rich
Erica Min
Gala Committee
Jennifer Bellah Maguire
Elisa Shyu Bolduc
Laura Breckenridge
Bethany Coffee
Linda David
Sharon Davis
Hilary Fey
Ghada Irani
Sue Jandial
Joanne Jones
Dina Leeds
Debbie Lustig
Lori Milken
Bari Milken-Bernstein
Erica Min
Koni Rich
Claudette Rickett
Corrine Sands
Matilda Sung