Megan Hilty to Headline 2026 Theatre Under The Stars Gala
Guests can expect an evening of fine dining, live and silent auctions, and a special performance by Megan Hilty, all in celebration of Theatre Under The Stars.
Theatre Under The Stars will host its 2026 Lights Up Gala on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at The Post Oak Hotel, headlined by stage and screen star Megan Hilty. The annual event brings together Houston’s arts supporters for an evening of entertainment and philanthropy benefiting TUTS’ artistic, education, and community programs.
The gala will honor Demetra & Franklin D.R. Jones, Jr. for their leadership and longtime support of Theatre Under The Stars and the Houston arts community.
Tony Award nominee Hilty - best known for her role as Ivy Lynn in NBC’s “Smash”- will headline the evening with a special performance. She most recently starred in the Broadway musical Death Becomes Her, earning nominations for a Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Drama League Award.
Hilty made her Broadway debut as Glinda in Wicked and went on to originate the role of Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5: The Musical. She also received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Noises Off. Her television credits include “Annie Live!,” “The Good Wife,” “The Good Fight,” and “Sean Saves the World,” as well as her Critics Choice Award-nominated portrayal of Patsy Cline in Patsy & Loretta.
Guests will enjoy a sophisticated night of fine dining, live and silent auctions, and world-class entertainment in celebration of the impact of musical theatre in Houston.
Proceeds from the Lights Up Gala support TUTS’ world-class productions, inclusive education programs, and community engagement initiatives—ensuring access to the arts for all Houstonians.
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