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The 2025 General Hospital Nurses' Ball begins on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, marking the return of the long-running fictional charity event after a one-year break. The event is known for its combination of musical performances, emotional tributes, and major storyline developments, and this year includes a range of notable moments.
The preview hints at a dramatic surprise involving Gio (Giovanni Mazza), and teases an unexpected return that could impact multiple characters. It also highlights Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) in a standout red carpet appearance. In an interview with Soaps.com on May 20, 2025, Herring commented on her outfit,
“Well, I have to say the red carpet, I get to wear an outfit. Oh, how do I put it? It was similar to Sharon Stone’s [gown] at one of the Academy Awards. But I am going to bring a special guest on a leash with me. So just suffice to say, I’m wearing a leash.”
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Additionally, fans can expect a duet performance and a finale described as highly emotional. The Nurses' Ball also features ongoing tensions between characters such as Nina and Carly, and the evolving dynamic between Lucy and the mysterious Sidwell (Carlo Rota).
What to expect in General Hospital's Nurses' Ball 2025?
The 2025 General Hospital Nurses' Ball, commencing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, is expected to deliver a blend of glamour, musical performances, and significant plot developments. Returning after a one-year hiatus, the event features Lucy Coe making a red carpet entrance accompanied by a llama, adding a touch of eccentricity to the proceedings.
In an interview with TV Insider on May 15, 2025, Lynn Herring commented on the event,
“I was thrilled when I heard what was going to go on and the different musical numbers. And the main thing, I think, for folks, is that there are two really wonderful stories that are dramatic that come to a head at the ball. Sometimes we haven’t had as much drama, and this one is good.”
Major plotlines at the ball include Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) teaming up with Felicia Scorpio (Kristina Wagner) on a secret operation that seems to be getting close to a breakthrough. At the same time, Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) gets a surprise phone call that leaves him clearly shaken, hinting at something about to happen.
The event also hints at the discovery of Gio's (Giovanni Mazza) actual parentage. He may be the son of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna), a secret that may impact a number of characters. To add to the suspense, a surprise visitor is going to crash the Nurses' Ball, with rumors speculating on a potential return of Michael Corinthos.
The history of Nurses' Ball on General Hospital
The General Hospital Nurses' Ball first aired in 1994 and was created by Lucy Coe to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS research. It quickly became an annual event in the show, running every year until 2001. The Ball featured Port Charles residents performing musical numbers, dance routines, and skits, often leading to story developments and character revelations.
After a 12-year hiatus, the Nurses' Ball returned in 2013 as part of General Hospital’s 50th anniversary celebration. From 2013 to 2023, it aired almost every year, typically in the spring. Notable moments over the years have included Robin Scorpio’s return from the dead (2014), Jake Doe’s true identity as Jason Morgan (2015), and several on-stage mishaps involving Lucy Coe.
The Ball was not held in 2024 but returns in 2025, marking the 31st anniversary of the event’s fictional founding. On the occasion, Herring told TV Insider,
“Usually, they have me do the opening speech and welcome to the ball, and this year, [co-head writers] Elizabeth [Korte] and Chris [Van Etten] gave me a speech about how Lucy started it 31 years ago. I choked up, and the audience kind of choked up, too, because we’re reliving a tradition and then also emphasizing how dark it was in the AIDS/HIV days and how far we’ve come."
She continued,
"And this speech, they just did such a nice job because it kind of re-lit my enthusiasm about how much in real life communities come together for a cause, and it became very real for that moment when I was up on the stage."
Stay tuned for more updates on General Hospital.
