Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family to be Honored at Teatro SEA 40th Anniversary Gala

Teatro SEA will present its 40th Anniversary Gala, taking place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Trinity Commons, Trinity Church New York. The landmark celebration will honor Luis A. Miranda, Jr., Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal, Luz Miranda-Crespo and Luis Crespo, and Miguel Towns, of the Miranda Family for their extraordinary contributions to the arts, education, philanthropy, and the advancement of Latino representation in American culture.

Founded in Puerto Rico in 1985 by Dr. Manuel Antonio Morán, Teatro SEA has grown from a small theater company into an internationally recognized cultural institution. For four decades, the organization has dedicated itself to celebrating Latino heritage, preserving cultural traditions, and creating opportunities for children and families to experience the transformative power of theater. Through bilingual productions, puppetry, musicals, educational programs, and international festivals, Teatro SEA has brought its work to audiences throughout New York City, Puerto Rico, the United States, and beyond.

The anniversary gala will recognize the Miranda Family's longstanding commitment to the arts and Latino communities, as well as their dedication to expanding opportunities for artists and future generations. Their contributions to American culture and their belief in the power of storytelling reflect the values that have guided Teatro SEA since its founding.

The evening will bring together artists, cultural leaders, philanthropists, elected officials, and longtime supporters for a celebration featuring special tributes, performances by the Washington Heights Children's Choir, and live music and dancing with Manteca Blues and The Latin Corner.

The gala also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Teatro SEA as the organization prepares to welcome audiences back to its home at The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Following a major capital renovation of The Clemente's facilities, which required Teatro SEA's mainstage theater to remain closed for more than two and a half years, the company looks forward to returning to its revitalized cultural home. These improvements will benefit Teatro SEA and the broader artistic community, creating new opportunities to expand artistic and educational programming and inspire future generations of children through the performing arts.