Benefits and Galas

Natalie Venetia Belcon, Andrew Durand, Julia Knitel Join 2025 Classic Stage Gala

Nathan Lee Graham will host the annual event benefiting Off-Broadway’s Classic Stage Company.

Natalie Venetia Belcon
Heather Gershonowitz

Additional performers have been revealed for the 2025 Classic Stage Gala, which will be held November 17 at NYC’s City Winery. Nathan Lee Graham will host the annual event benefiting Off-Broadway’s Classic Stage Company.

Natalie Venetia Belcon, Andrew Durand, Julia Knitel will perform at the gala, joining a previously announced lineup that includes Judy Kuhn, Patti Murin, Steven Pasquale, and Kevin William Paul. Daniel Goldstein will direct the evening of performances, with stage management by Jason Weixelman. 

This year’s gala will honor longtime CSC Board member Therese Steiner, and Matthew Harrington, CSC Emeritus Board Member and Edelman’s Global President and COO. The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour at 6 PM followed by dinner and performances at 7 PM. Each annual Classic Stage Gala raises funds for Classic Stage’s mission of creating thought-provoking theater. 

Claire Lieberwitz serves as Gala Chair, with committee members Lynn Angelson, Ilyssa Coghlan, Frank DiLella, Matthew Grossman, and Maura Malone.

For tickets and more information, visit here.