Hosted by Steve Schirripa, this year’s sold-out benefit featured stand-up performances by Bill Burr, Michael Che, Chris Distefano, Jim Gaffigan, Heather McMahan, Tracy Morgan, Sam Morril and Jon Stewart.   

A star-studded lineup of celebrity and athlete presenters also took part in Garden of Laughs, including Victor Cruz, Susie Essman, Edie Falco, Doc Gooden, Whoopi Goldberg, Adam Graves, Luis Guzmán, Henrik Lundqvist, Camryn Manheim, Jill Martin, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, John McEnroe, Chris Meloni, Mike Richter, Marc Roberge, CC Sabathia, J.B. Smoove, John Starks, Ben Stiller, Kenan Thompson and Paul Wesley. 

Tonight’s event was the single biggest fundraiser in Garden of Dreams history – raising more than $2 million for the Foundation, allowing it to continue its incredible work of supporting young people in need in the tri-state area!

About The Garden of Dreams Foundation 

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit charity dedicated to bringing life-changing opportunities to young people in need.  In partnership with MSG Entertainment, MSG Sports and Sphere Entertainment – including the Knicks, Rangers, Rockettes, Westchester Knicks, famed showplaces and regional sports and entertainment television networks – the Garden of Dreams brings young people together to raise their spirits, build resilience and provide networking, mentoring and educational opportunities through MSG’s power of community building.  All of the Foundation’s activities are driven by three guiding principles – Community Projects, Education, Inspiration & Joy – and target young people facing illness or financial challenges, as well as children of uniformed personnel who have been lost or injured while serving our communities.  Since its inception in 2006, the Garden of Dreams Foundation has impacted more than 425,000 young people and their families.