Cynthia Erivo Set To Receive Honour At American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Fall Gala

British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo is set to be honoured at American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Fall Gala, Angels and Demons, in New York City.

The award-winning performer will be recognised at the event on Thursday, October 29, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Erivo, a Grammy, Daytime Emmy and Tony Award winner, has also received three Academy Award nominations. She gained widespread recognition for playing Elphaba in the Wicked films, earning her second Grammy in 2025 for “Defying Gravity”, her collaboration with Ariana Grande.

Earlier this year, Erivo returned to London’s West End in Dracula, taking on 23 characters in the one-woman production.

The honour comes as Erivo continues to add to her collection of major accolades. She could also become a Primetime Emmy winner this year, having received two nominations for her work on the 2025 Tony Awards and Wicked: One Wonderful Night.

American Ballet Theatre artistic director Susan Jaffe praised Erivo’s versatility, describing her as an artist with an “extraordinary ability to transform” through performance.

Jaffe said Erivo’s artistry, emotional honesty and ability to connect with audiences made her an inspiring choice for the honour.