GiGi's Playhouse - NYC

06/05/2026

In a world where some still question the value and potential of people with Down syndrome, we choose to celebrate their strength, joy, achievements, and humanity.

Every person deserves to be seen for who they are, not reduced to a diagnosis or a prediction.

A chromosome does not determine worth, purpose, or the impact a person can have on the world.

The answer to fear is understanding.
The answer to misinformation is reality.
And the reality is beautiful.

📸 Photo credit: .toming

06/04/2026

A huge thank you to The Enable Network at Morgan Stanley for spending time with us at and volunteering during our GiGiMOVE adult fitness class!

Your energy, encouragement, and willingness to jump right in made a meaningful impact on our participants. We are so grateful for your support and for helping create a fun, positive, and inclusive environment where our adults can build confidence, strength, and friendships.

Thank you for being part of our mission and investing your time in our community. We loved having you at the Playhouse and look forward to welcoming you back for future visits!

05/28/2026

🌊✨ Dive into magic with GiGi's NYC and Greenlight Theater! Join us for "The Little Mermaid Jr." a spectacular musical r***e based on the beloved Disney classic, featuring a full cast of talented adult participants from GiGi's NYC. Come support our Down syndrome community and celebrate their incredible talents! 🎶🐠

🗓 Date & Time: June 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: The Brick Church Community Theater, 62 East 92nd Street, NYC

Get your tickets today and be part of this inspiring night of music, dreams, and community! https://ow.ly/zp6x50Z5oSl

05/13/2026

GiGi's Playhouse NYC is seeking new members to join our Board of Directors.

As we continue expanding our impact across New York City, we’re looking for committed leaders who are passionate about inclusion and advancing opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Board members play a key role in helping us strengthen strategic partnerships, grow community awareness, support fundraising efforts, and ensure our purposeful programs remain at no cost to all participants and their families.

We welcome conversations with professionals across nonprofit leadership, education, healthcare, law, finance, marketing, and community development who are interested in lending their expertise to a mission-driven organization.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact through board service, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more, please email [email protected].

04/08/2026

What a wonderful way to start the spring semester at GiGi’s NYC! 🐾 Today, we welcomed Cody, a certified therapy dog, and his owner Peggy, through the Good Dog Foundation, to visit our GiGi U students. Therapy dog visits help reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, encourage social interaction, and provide comfort and emotional support. ❤️🐶

Thank you to the Good Dog Foundation for making this possible.

We’re looking forward to a great spring with many upcoming programs! Make sure you check out our calendar for spring programing here: https://ow.ly/zJUx50YFrRO 🌸✨

03/28/2026

Today is the big Day! Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration and talent at our 3rd Annual Broadway Cabaret, honoring World Down Syndrome Day this Saturday, March 28th at 7 PM! 🌟 If you cant join us in person make sure to get your live stream ticket and enjoy from anywhere!

This year, we're proud to feature Mia Noelle Rodriguez, self-advocate and star of the international campaign No Decision Without US, as our special honoree.

With musical direction by the legendary Tracy Stark (16-Time MAC Award winner) and hosted by Venessa Diaz (Organic Sofrito) and Rosanne Sorrentino (Original “Pepper” from Annie), the evening will showcase incredible vocal performances by Andrea Rosa Guzman (Young Nala, The Lion King), Kimberly Marble (Hadestown, The Lion King), Allyson Hernandez (Ballad of Dreams), Randall Scott Carpenter (Relapse), advocate Misty Coy Snyder (creator of “Happiness is Down Syndrome”), a special debut performance by GiGi’s NYC’s 2026 Ambassador Denise Kiernan, and more!

Don’t miss this inspiring night of music, advocacy, and celebration. Get your tickets today! 🎟️✨ https://ow.ly/TwpN50YA3KM

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration and talent at our 3rd Annual Broadway Cabaret, honoring World Down Syndrome Day this Saturday, March 28th at 7 PM! 🌟

This year, we're proud to feature Mia Noelle Rodriguez, self-advocate and star of the international campaign No Decision Without US, as our special honoree.

With musical direction by the legendary Tracy Stark (16-Time MAC Award winner) and hosted by Venessa Diaz (Organic Sofrito) and Rosanne Sorrentino (Original “Pepper” from Annie), the evening will showcase incredible vocal performances by Andrea Rosa Guzman (Young Nala, The Lion King), Kimberly Marble (Hadestown, The Lion King), Allyson Hernandez (Ballad of Dreams), Randall Scott Carpenter (Relapse), advocate Misty Coy Snyder (creator of “Happiness is Down Syndrome”), a special debut performance by GiGi’s NYC’s 2026 Ambassador Denise Kiernan, and more!

Don’t miss this inspiring night of music, advocacy, and celebration. Get your tickets today! 🎟️✨ https://ow.ly/beQ750YyWpm