The Teatro alla Scala Association of America will host its Annual Benefit on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the New-York Historical Society.

This year’s benefit will feature performances by conductor Daniele Rustioni and soprano Juliana Grigoryan. Frank Di Lella, Emmy Award-winning journalist and TV host, will serve as master of ceremonies.

Fortunato Ortombina, CEO and Artistic Director of Teatro alla Scala, will join Milena Adamian, President and Chairwoman of the Association, in addressing the evening’s theme—“the future of the stage and its audience.”

“Even in its early years, the American Association’s devotion to Teatro alla Scala can be felt deeply—in every gesture of support, in every shared moment of art. As we grow, so does our dream: to carry this legacy forward, so that future generations may feel the same wonder that moves us today”, said Milena Adamian, President and Chairwoman of the Board, per an official press release.

The event is presented in collaboration with leading Italian brands, including Brioni, Pomellato, Tod’s, Edra, Mapei, Bellavista, and Campari.

Founded in 2023, the Teatro alla Scala Association of America is the only official U.S. nonprofit (501(c)(3)) recognized and supported by Teatro alla Scala.

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