The Tank Gala
Off-Off-Runway
The First Monday in May
Monday May 4th, 2026
Honoring Stan Zimmerman
Join us for Fashion's Biggest Night, where haute couture goes downtown. Strut the catwalk Off-Off-Runway to celebrate Stan Zimmerman, a creative force from Golden Girls to Gilmore Girls to The Tank—and now to the most anticipated red carpet of the year.
This year’s Gala brings together artists and supporters for a night of style and spectacle: Hobnob with downtown celebrities. Catch a surprise performance. Squeeze into our bathroom for a selfie. The Tank has always been a home for work that takes risks. This year, we’re inviting you to take one too—on the runway, on the dance floor, and in support of the next generation of boundary-pushing performance.
HONORING STAN ZIMMERMAN
Stan Zimmerman is a man of many mediums (TV, film and theatre). He has two WGA noms for Best Comedy Writing: The Golden Girls, Roseanne. Stan’s wrote and produced Gilmore Girls, co-created the Lifetime sitcom, Rita Rocks and wrote both Brady Bunch movies. Stan has a BFA-Drama from NYU/Circle-in-the-Square and has directed such plays as Entertaining Mr. Sloane, A Tuna Christmas, Gemini, and his original works -- Meet & Greet, Have a Good One and the World Premiere of his musical Long Beach Blanket Bingo. Stan appeared on Broadway with Nureyev & the Joffrey Ballet. He was Host/Showrunner on Sean Hayes’ Bravo reality show Situation: Comedy. Stan made his Off-Broadway directing debut with Hypro (Daryl Roth Theatre). TRWshows publishes and licenses Stan’s work -- Yes, Virginia, Silver Foxes and Right before i go. Stan’s book, “The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore” was released by Indigo River Publishing (2024). This past September, Stan made his Off-Broadway acting and playwriting debut with his suicide awareness play, Right before I go. at The Tank after touring with it across America. In 2026, he directs his original comedy play, Knife to the Heart (Desert Ensemble Theatre/Palm Springs-April), Silver Foxes (Revolution Stage Company/Palm Springs-May), and the World Premiere of his TV theme song musical, It’s On! (North Street Playhouse/VA-July). July/August 2026, will mark Stan’s first play produced overseas, when Silver Foxes will be performed in Amsterdam.
THE TANK GALA
Monday, May 4th, 2026
6pm, Cocktails & Dinner
The Crowne Plaza, 320 West 36th Street
The evening begins next door at the Crowne Plaza, with cocktail hour at 6pm and dinner at 7pm. We’ll celebrate our honoree Stan Zimmerman with toasts, performances, fine dining, and good company.
8pm, Gala Party
The Tank, 312 West 36th Street
For our Gala party at the Tank proper, you’ll find an open bar, luxe party snacks, pop-up performances, and of course the Red Carpet. Will you make the Best Dressed List?
Ticket Levels
Editor-in-Chief & Co-Chairs
$4,000
“Everybody wants to be us.” Lead the high profile host committee from a table for 8, with tableside champagne, and party to follow. “That’s all.”
House of Haute Couture
$1,200
Chanel, Dior, Givenchy? They have nothing on this table for 4 with party to follow.
Designer Duo
$600
A more iconic designer and muse duo than Calvin Klein and Kate Moss; enjoy dinner for 2 and party to follow.
Supermodel
$350
Influencers, actors, and pop stars may strut the red carpet, but you show them how it’s done.This ticket takes you from magazine covers to dinner for one and party to follow.
Fashionista
$85
Trendsetter, It Girl, & Party Starter. We’ll meet you at The Tank for an epic soiree—from 8pm to fashionably late.
Silent Auction all night & online!
Bid glamorously. Support The Tank while curating your own exceptional collection of luxury goods and experiences. The Silent Auction Exhibition goes live in April.
Not Red Carpet Ready?
If you can’t make the gala, you can still support The Tank by making a tax-deductible donation today.
Benefit Committee: Justin Krebs, Anthony Sunga, Jill and Patrick Rousseau, Jenn de la Vega, Danielle King, Eric Krebs, JJ Lind, Emily Perkins-Margolin, Tiffany Rea-Fisher, Jill Rousseau, Rachel Schweitzer, Molly FitzMaurice, Johnny G. Lloyd, Meghan Finn
Gala Producer: Nick J. Browne
Gala Designer: Joyce Lai