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Benefits and Galas Bernadette Peters, Melissa Errico, More Will Perform at Inaugural Think Pink Gala

Opera star Denyce Graves will be honored at the evening celebrating the United Breast Cancer Foundation’s 25th anniversary.

Bernadette Peters, Melissa Errico, and Denyce Graves

The inaugural Think Pink Gala, marking United Breast Cancer Foundation’s 25th anniversary of life-changing support, will be held March 14 at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. Stage and screen star Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie, Pen Pals) will host.

Three-time Tony recipient Bernadette Peters (Annie Get Your Gun, Song and Dance, Sunday in the Park With George, Into the Woods) will headline the fundraiser, which will also boast performances from Tony nominee Melissa Errico (Amour, White Christmas), Judith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA, pianist Simone Dinnerstein, cellist Amanda Forsyth, and the Metropolitan Opera's Matthew Cairns and Brittany Olivia Logan. Drama Desk Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell (Company) will be the evening's musical director.

International opera star Denyce Graves will be honored with the Artist for Action Award, recognizing her ongoing advocacy.

In addition to the performances and award presentation, the evening will also feature a multi-course dinner designed by chefs John Fraser, Victoria Blamey, Emma Bengtsson, Mary Attea, and Sofia Schlieben. 

The program will also highlight the Night of Radiance initiative, which recognizes breast cancer patients and survivors. These guests of honor will make their debut on the grand pink carpet in designer gowns, serving as symbols of the beauty and courage the gala celebrates. 

The gala is co-produced by Tony and Emmy winner Michael A. Alden.

For ticket information and sponsorships, visit ThinkPinkGala.org.

 
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