Bette Midler's Annual Hulaween Gala Raises Over $2 Million for New York Restoration Project, Features Performances by Chloe Bailey and Dionne Warwick

"Glamorous costumes, a star-studded guest list, and auctions contribute to record-breaking funds for NYRP, a non-profit dedicated to revitalizing NYC's green spaces, at Bette Midler's iconic Halloween gala."

• Bette Midler's annual Halloween gala, Hulaween, raised over $2 million for the New York Restoration Project (NYRP), a non-profit founded by Midler in 1995 to revitalize NYC's parks, gardens, and green spaces.
• The event was hosted at Cipriani South Street and featured performances from Chloe Bailey and Dionne Warwick. Myles Frost, the Tony-winning actor, acted as the master of ceremonies.
• Alongside prominent figures like Padma Lakshmi and Awkwafina, the guest list included music industry titan Clive Davis, whose 15-minute Zoom session was auctioned for $25,000.
• The gala’s theme, 'Once Upon a Hulaween: Scarytales & Deadtime Stories' inspired guests to arrive in extravagant costumes, ranging from fairy tale characters to Disney princesses and figures associated with Día de los Muertos.
• Seven-time Tony Award-winning theater producer, Jordan Roth, dressed as the Snow White Evil Queen, judged a costume contest. The top individual award went to Jon Recor for his 'Twisted Tooth Fairy' costume.

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