April 2021 – BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) announces today its annual gala honorees: actor, Sir Patrick Stewart, longtime BAM supporter Shelby White & the Leon Levy Foundation, and choreographer and founder of Urban Bush Women (UBW) Jawole Willa Jo Zollar for their indelible contributions to the performing arts. The gala will be hosted on June 10 at BAM’s Peter Jay Sharp building with limited capacity, safety protocols, and social distancing guidelines. Access to a uniquely-curated virtual experience is also available for BAM supporters. The main stage performances and awards will be live streamed for the public.