2026 GALA

Judy Kuhn is a multiple Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award nominee best known for her work on Broadway in such shows as Fun Home and Les Misérables. She sang the title role in Disney’s Pocahontas, including her rendition of “Colors of the Wind,” which won the Academy Award and Golden Globe for “Best Original Song.” In addition to her work on stage, film and television, Judy has appeared on concert stages around the world including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall. She has recorded four solo albums: Just in Time: Judy Kuhn Sings Jule Styne; Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel; All This Happiness; and Serious Playground: The Songs of Laura Nyro.

David Berlin is a distinguished entertainment lawyer and partner at Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham LLP. David is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading theatre attorneys. For over two decades, he has generously provided pro bono legal services to Vineyard Theatre, playing an integral role in the organization’s success and longevity. Known for his deep understanding of the creative process, strategic legal insight, and meticulous approach to protecting artists and productions, David has been a trusted champion for countless performers, producers, and theatre professionals, enabling them to focus on creating while he safeguards their work and their rights.