Debra Martin Chase, 321 Theatrical Management Founders, And Whitney White WP Theater To Be Honored At 2026 Gala
Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett & Jackie Burns will perform at the Edison Ballroom gala honoring Whitney White & Debra Martin Chase
WP Theater has announced the honorees, hosts, and performers for its 2026 Annual Gala, set to take place May 11 at Edison Ballroom. The annual event will celebrate achievement by Women+ artists and industry leaders.
This year’s honorees will include Debra Martin Chase, as well as Nina Essman, Nancy Gibbs, and Marcia Goldberg, founders of 321 Theatrical Management, and director, writer, and performer Whitney White.
The evening will be hosted by Busy Philipps and Jen Tullock. Performances will feature Broadway artists including Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett, Christiani Pitts, Noah Pacht, Caleb Mathura, and Jackie Burns, with additional appearances by Barbara Whitman and Bess Wohl.
Laura Eason and Rachel Sussman will serve as gala co-chairs. Proceeds from the event will support WP Theater’s ongoing programs dedicated to developing and producing work by Women+ artists.
WP Theater, now in its 48th season, is one of the longest-running organizations focused on advancing Women+ voices in theater through development programs, commissions, and Off-Broadway productions.
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