Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala 2022

The 19th Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala was held on June 1, 2022. It was the first in-person gala since 2019 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
* Host - Hoda Kotb
* Honoring - His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, Welcome.US
* Special guests Bianna Golodryga and John Oliver
* Musical performances by Tori Kelly
* Songs: "Try a Little Kindness," "Sing"
* Muppets - Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Ji-Young, Cookie Monster (puppeteered by Tyler Bunch), Grover (puppeteered by Stephanie D'Abruzzo), Zari, Ernie (puppeteered by Lara MacLean), Bert (puppeteered by Noel MacNeal), Shooting Star, Spoon, Drum
Portions of the gala were presented in "Welcome Sesame: A Digital Special Event." It was first accessible online on June 21. The presentation was hosted by Tamron Hall and featured appearances by Ernie, Bert, Gabrielle, Cookie Monster, and Grover, with new performances of "Hello Hello Song," "Everyday Hero" and "Sing." It also includes a musical tribute to Emilio Delgado."Welcome Sesame: A Digital Special Event", Sesame Workshop, 2022. (Wayback Machine) 
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