Gingold Gala to Honor Kindt and Trump
Gingold Theatrical Group will present its 2026 Golden Shamrock Award to Dr. Jason Kindt and Dr. Mary L. Trump at a December gala.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Arts Theater — General
Gingold Theatrical Group will hold its 2026 Golden Shamrock Gala on Friday, December 18, at The Players in Gramercy Park. The event will honor Dr. Jason Kindt and Dr. Mary L. Trump with the Golden Shamrock Award and Pamela Singleton with the Gingold Legacy Award.
Why it matters
The gala is Gingold Theatrical Group's largest annual fundraising event, and its honorees recognize contributions to the performing arts and humanitarian causes. The Golden Shamrock Award is inspired by George Bernard Shaw's lifelong commitment to social engagement.
Individual gala tickets are priced at $350, and a table of ten is $5,000, according to the organization's announcement. The source does not report the total funds the event is expected to generate.
The players
Gingold Theatrical Group
A New York theatre company that presents the annual Golden Shamrock Gala as its largest fundraising event.
Dr. Jason Kindt
Medical Director of the Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts, which serves the performing arts community in New York.
Dr. Mary L. Trump
A New York Times bestselling author and clinical psychologist who is receiving the Golden Shamrock Award.
Stephen Schwartz
A celebrated composer and lyricist known for musicals including Wicked and Godspell, who will give a special performance at the gala.
The details
Dr. Jason Kindt, Medical Director of the Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts, and Dr. Mary L. Trump, a New York Times bestselling author and clinical psychologist, will receive the Golden Shamrock Award. Performers include Charles Busch, Donna McKechnie, Christine Pedi, and Michael McCorry Rose, with a special performance by Stephen Schwartz.
Timeline
2017: Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts opened.
2024: Kindt accepted a Tony Honor on behalf of the Center.
Friday, December 18, 2026: Golden Shamrock Gala held at The Players in Gramercy Park.
Legacy Thread
The Golden Shamrock Award draws on George Bernard Shaw's commitment to using art for social engagement, linking this annual gala to a long tradition of socially minded theatre. The honorees extend that model into contemporary fundraising for performing arts and humanitarian work.
Tickets are available at $350 per individual seat or $5,000 for a table of ten, through the organization's website. The gala is open to attendees who purchase tickets in advance of the December 18 event date.
The takeaway
Attending the gala requires advance ticket purchase, with individual seats at $350 and tables of ten at $5,000. Readers interested in supporting New York performing arts can plan ahead for the December 18 event.
What happens next
The 2026 Golden Shamrock Gala will be held Friday, December 18, 2026, at The Players in Gramercy Park.
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More information
Purchase Gingold gala tickets and information for the 2026 Golden Shamrock Gala.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
