Icons and Innovators Gala:
Honoring Joan W. Harris

Join us for an evening supporting The Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Saturday, May 2, 2026
5:00PM - 9:30PM

Event Chairs
Ted Grady and Ross Slotten
Caryn and King Harris
Nancy and Scott Santi

Honorary Chairs
Damian Woetzel, President of The Juilliard School
Lori Dimun, Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols President and CEO, Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Guests will enjoy cocktails and dinner on the Harris Theater’s elegant tented rooftop, then gather in Deering McCormick Hall for a dazzling performance curated by The Juilliard School featuring acclaimed artists—each affiliated with the School—including Jessie Montgomery, Nico Muhly, Caroline Shaw, Nadia Sirota, Bobbi Jene Smith, Phillipa Soo, and Tony Siqi Yun.

To register and pay now via credit card, please select your desired level below.

To register and pay by check or ACH, please complete this pledge form and email it to elawrence@harristheaterchicago.org.
(Preferred for amounts over $5,000)