Photos: Lincoln Center Fall Gala Honored Bayo Ogunlesi, Raising Over $6.7 Million

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts held its Fall Gala on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at David Geffen Hall, where it honored Bayo Ogunlesi, co-founder of Global Infrastructure Partners and Treasurer and Vice Chair of Lincoln Center’s Board. Check out photos of the event.

The evening was hosted by actor Tituss Burgess, known for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and the Tony Award-winning Oh, Mary!.

The gala raised more than $6.7 million, with all proceeds supporting Lincoln Center’s year-round free and Choose-What-You-Pay performances and community programs.

Notable attendees included Dr. Mariko Silver, President and CEO of Lincoln Center; Shanta Thake, Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer; Bayo Ogunlesi; and Tituss Burgess. Additional guests included Nona Hendryx, Kwame Onwuachi, Steven R. Swartz, Katherine Farley, Jerry I. Speyer, Susan Hess, John Hess, Perri Peltz, Eric Ruttenberg, Lana Turner, Sherri Westin, David Westin, Nanar Yoseloff, Tony Yoseloff, Council Member Gale A. Brewer, Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro, and Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Laurie Cumbo.