
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
COCKTAILS
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby of David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center
70 Lincoln Center Plaza NY, NY 10023
DINNER & CABARET
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade of David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center
70 Lincoln Center Plaza NY, NY 10023

EVENT C0-CHAIRS
ANTHONY TACCETTA · CHRIS WANLASS
HONORING
TAMRON HALL
NYC COUNCIL LGBTQIA+ CAUCUS
PERFORMANCE ARTISTS & CREATIVE COLLABORATORS
WÉ ANI
Special Guest Performance
COTTON JUICY COUTURE
Dance Performance
VINSON FRALEY
Choreographer
BINKY TEJDA
Vocal Performance

HOST COMMITTEE TEAMS
The curtain’s up and the competition’s on! HMI Board, Associate Board, and Host Committee members are stepping into the spotlight—each team vying to raise the most through ticket sales in support of LGBTQIA+ youth. Choose your favorite act when you purchase your tickets.
THE SHOWSTOPPERS
Fabian Astic
Hunter Blain
Sean Bouvier
Nico Clayton
Lydia Guterman
Scott Kenney
Mike Maring
Idris N. Mitchell
Lisa Moore
Esther Onema
Scott Reed
Michael Riscica
Caroline Ryan
Tonia Steck
Chris Wanlass
THE HEADLINERS
Paul Bowden
Emily Broudy
Rob Cain
Peter Demoise
Nick Depner
Frank DiLella
Otho Kerr
Nathan Osman
Sydney Prince
Bonnie Rabin
Jesse Rosenthal
Howard Sacarob
Josh Saterman
Ellie Tingstad
Marco Ziegler
THE SENSATIONS
Leann Bobitt
Delilah Chamlin
Matthew Cohen
Iris Coker
Marti G. Cummings
Dom Dipasquale
Ben Dixon
Em Jager
Jeff Kranzel
Francisco Martinez-Garcia
Matt Renne
Nic Schworer
Robyn Streisand
Anthony Taccetta
Alex Vaisman

STYLE INSPIRATION
COCKTAIL ATTIRE WITH A FLAIR
Come Dressed to Dazzle

LIVE AUCTION
2 FIRST OR BUSINESS CLASS ROUND-TRIP TICKETS ON UNITED
Indulge in the ultimate travel experience with two round-trip tickets to any destination worldwide, flying in United’s luxurious first or business class. Whether it’s a bucket list adventure or a spontaneous getaway—your next journey starts here.

SILENT AUCTION
Canali Tote
$1,500 Eleventy Gift Card
SkinSpirit
SPONSORS
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BRONZE


WINE, SPIRITS & NON-ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES

COCKTAIL HOUR

PERFORMANCE

SERVERS

SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
Ira Rogers irogers@hmi.org
CAN’T ATTEND?
If you are unable to attend and would still like to make a gift, please do so below.. 
EVENT CONTACT
Ira Rogers
Senior Director, Development
irogers@hmi.org





