In addition to the entertainment, the event will feature the presentation of honors to City University of New York graduates, actor Jimmy Smits, and CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein.

BEAT is a program designed to introduce the CUNY community to New York City's performing arts through a range of programs designed by TDF and tailored to the needs of the CUNY community.

For more information, tickets, and table information, call MK Event Studio at 203-298-4722 or email events@tdf.org.