Nick Jonas, Samara Joy, Rufus Wainwright & More Pay Tribute to Former Disney CEO Bob Iger at PAC NYC Icons

Few people have done more than Bob to shape American culture over the past 25 years," said former NYC mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.

A música desempenhou um papel importante no evento, que começou com as performances de Samara Joy, artista gravadora premiada com seis Grammys, cantando “Stardust” e “Just in Time”.

Rufus Wainwright encerrou o evento com o icônico “When You Wish Upon a Star” de Disney’s Pinocchio, apresentando Jiminy Cricket, antes de convidar todos de volta ao palco para um brinde final a Iger e PAC NYC.

Reprising their roles of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington from the blockbuster Broadway musical Hamilton, Austin Scott and Isaiah Johnson performed “One Last Time,” which is also the title of Iger’s forthcoming memoir.

A medley of performances of hits from the Disney vault included Bradley Gibson performing “Seize the Day” from Newsies, Anastascia McCleskey performing “This is Me” from The Greatest Showman, Adam Jacobs performing “Proud of Your Boy” from Aladdin and Charissa Hogeland performing “Let it Go” from Frozen.

Mickey Mouse conducted the orchestra through a sweeping rendition of “Fantasmic!” while visuals celebrated Disney’s marquee franchises.

Apresentando Iger, Michael R. Bloomberg, presidente do conselho, PAC NYC, disse: “Como CEO da Disney, Bob levou a empresa a novos patamares, com novos empreendimentos e expansões — e uma sequência histórica de sucessos de bilheteria global.”.

It’s fair to say: Few people have done more than Bob to shape American culture over the past 25 years — both here at home, and in the eyes of people all around the world.”.

Bloomberg was mayor of New York City from 2002-13. The show also included appearances and performances by Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, EGOT recipients Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, ABC News heavyweights David Muir and Robin Roberts, and Josh D’Amaro, who succeeded Igor as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.

Refletindo sobre sua carreira de décadas, Iger disse: “Tendo a oportunidade de entreter o mundo por meio de narrativas extraordinárias tem sido um dos maiores privilégios da minha vida.”.

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work for a very special company, learn from generous mentors, and work alongside thousands of talented people whose creativity and passion have brought so much joy to the world.

I’ve always believed in the importance of nurturing creativity and supporting the people who make it possible, which makes this recognition from the Perelman Performing Arts Center especially meaningful to me.

This was the third annual PAC NYC Icons of Culture Gala. The inaugural gala in 2024 honored MTV co-founder Tom Freston. In 2025, PAC NYC celebrated fashion designer, philanthropist and author Diane von Furstenberg.

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