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On Saturday, May 2, our 2026 Divas raised an impressive total of $70,300 during our 20th and final Divas! fundraiser! The evening’s “Divas Las Vegas” themed event included a catered pre-show reception and silent auction leading up to the performance. Thank you to all of our Divas, donors, production team, committee members, volunteers, audience members, and everyone who helped make the event a huge success.

Check out the digital event program here!

Winning Diva: Alec Donaldson ($26,144 raised!)

First Runner Up: Rusty the Dog

Second Runner Up: Dee Penven-Crew

Fellow Participating Divas:
Staci Sabarsky – 2006 Winner
Katherine Anderson – 2007 Winner
Katie Hennenlotter – 2010 Winner
Greg Moore – 2012 Winner
Kevin O’Barr – 2012 Winner
Jess Barbour – 2017 Winner
Dee Penven-Crew – 2019 Winner
Alec Donaldson – 2021 Winner
Tina Morris-Anderson – 2022 Winner
Benaiah Adesoji – 2023 Winner
Ryder Kalmus – Junior Diva
Rusty the Dog – Honorary Diva

Master of Ceremonies: Clay Aiken

For her decades of dedication to Divas! and Raleigh Little Theatre, director/creator Alison Lawrence was also awarded a crown and the title of Ultimate Diva.

Alec Donaldson crowned 2026 Diva of all Divas!

Alison Lawrence awarded for her years of dedication to Divas!

Photos by Jeannine Borzello.