Annual Gala

Thank you for joining us at Sesame Workshop’s Annual Gala on May 29, 2024. 

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to share and celebrate our efforts to put the youngest of learners on a path to thrive – to help build a better world for us all. 

We’re so grateful to our honorees, Shonda Rhimes and the PNC Financial Services Group, for their exceptional leadership and the profound impact they have had on the lives of children. 

On behalf of all of us at Sesame Workshop, thank you for your belief in our work – and your contributions to helping children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $3M. We couldn’t do it without you!

2024 Sesame Workshop Annual Gala Highlights

View a photo gallery from the evening here.

Watch and share our Early Years video.

If you didn’t have a chance to donate or fill out a pledge form, you can still take part. Every dollar helps bring early education to children around the world.

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Sesame Workshop’s Annual Gala is our single largest fundraiser of the year. This star-studded event features remarkable honorees, special performances, and of course, the iconic Sesame Street Muppets. Together, we’ll celebrate Sesame Workshop’s ongoing work to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Highlights From Years Past

Michelle Obama

Shonda Rhimes, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Oprah Winfrey

Andra Day

Oprah Winfrey, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Heather Headley

Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden

Vanessa Williams, HRH Queen Rania, and Barbara Walters

President Bill Clinton and Jon Stewart

John Legend

John Oliver

The Honorable Michael Bloomberg

Michael Buble

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Hoda Kotb

KatieCouric

Chrissy Teigen

Charlie Puth

Andy Grammer

Elvis Costello

Norah O’Donnell and Sara Bareilles

Joan Ganz Cooney

Chris Jackson

Anderson Cooper

Erica Hill

Tori Kelly

Renée Elise Goldsberry

For additional information, please contact Benefit Headquarters at sesame@resevt.com or 212-627-1000.