The evening will honor the theater's artistic director Tim Sanford for his 25 years at Playwrights Horizons. Sanford began as an intern in Playwrights' Literary Department, and took over the artistic reins of the theater in 1996.

The event will begin with cocktails and a silent auction at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7:45pm and the evening's entertainment.

Ticket prices for the Gala Benefit start at $800 and can be reserved by calling Michelle Kiefel at 212-564-1235 extension 3143. For more information, visit www.playwrightshorizons.org.