Behind the Scenes at the GH Nurses Ball 2025

The annual General Hospital Nurses Ball is always one of the major events of the year in Port Charles. But as much fun as it is for viewers to tune in and see all the fantastic fashions on display, the entertaining performances on stage, and all the explosive drama backstage, it takes a great deal of effort to make all of that happen. The cast and crew put in a lot of hard work to bring the Nurses Ball to the screen, but judging from the backstage photos taken by both the soap and the stars, everyone had a lot of fun doing so. Click through this special gallery for a peek behind the scenes at this year’s ball!

Instagram/Laura Wright

Laura Wright (Carly) snapped this smiling selfie in the makeup room mirror as she got all dolled up for the big event.

Disney/Christine Bartolucci

"Are you ready boots...?" Finola Hughes (Anna) declared on Instagram of her Nurses Ball number with (from l.) Lynn Herring (Lucy), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), and Kristina Wagner (Felicia) where they sang Nancy Sinatra's classic "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'."

Instagram/Amber Studer

"I made these custom Bow Tie nails for the beautiful Rena Sofer (Lois) on GH," shared nail artist Amber Studer. Giovanni Mazza (Gio) posted the pic to his own Instagram Stories and added: "Icon."

Disney/Christine Bartolucci

As always, the Nurses Ball opened with a big group number featuring the hospital's nursing staff, including (from l.) Katelyn MacMullen (Willow), Risa Dorken (Amy), and Dioni Michelle Collins (Deanna)... plus a doctor, Sawandi Wilson's Isaiah.

Instagram/Finola Hughes

“Thanks to everyone behind the scenes who makes the Nurses Ball possible!" Hughes captioned this selfie she took backstage. "Hair, make up, set dec, lighting, directors, producers, choreo etc... it takes a small army. 💕💕💕”

Disney/Christine Bartolucci

Despite all the drama going on in the Nurses Ball episodes, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn) and Josh Swickard (Chase) were all smiles on set.

Instagram/Eden McCoy

Eden McCoy (Josslyn) gave her cameraphone a wink in between scenes and shared the fun result on Instagram.

Disney/Christine Bartolucci

Like his character, Mazza is also a talented violinist in real life, and showcased his skills by performing his original song, "Glow."

Instagram/Katelyn MacMullen

"Love my GH fam," MacMullen declared, grabbing a selfie with (from l.) Wright, the soap's executive producer, Frank Valentini, and McCoy. "It's that time of year!"

Disney/Christine Bartolucci

Tanisha Harper (Jordan) smiled for the camera while Carlo Rota (Sidwell) gave one of his character's intense stares. The Nurses' Ball was actually filmed on the day of Rota's real-life wedding anniversary to co-star Nanzeen Contractor (ADA Turner).

Instagram/Risa Dorken

"Nurses Ball," shared Dorken on Instagram with this selfie she snapped with Wilson, Collins and the other nurses/dancers in the background. "Singing, dancing, old and new friends, beach balls, confetti — all the good stuff!💕🎉”

Disney/Christine Bartolucci

Cynthia Watros's Nina was seated with Lisa LoCicero's Olivia and Wally Kurth's Ned for the show.

Istagram/Sawandi Wilson

"Nurses Ball 2025," Wilson captioned his selfie with Cameron Mathison (Drew) and MacMullen. "Honored to be part of such a legendary night. To the doctors and nurses that make miracles happen every day for real — we appreciate you.💙”

Disney/Christine Bartolucci

Alexa Havins's Lulu was chuffed to be escorted down the red carpet by Zamprogna's Dante, but by the end of the night, their alter egos weren't quite as cheerful.

Instagram/Risa Dorken

Dorken grabbed a pic with MacMullen in their scrubs for the big opening number, Madonna's "Holiday."

Disney/Christine Bartolucci

Tabyana Ali (Trina) introduced Jens Austin Astrup (Kai) to his very first Nurses' Ball.

Disney/Christine Bartolucci

Kristen Vaganos's Molly had a handsome and charming escort on the red carpet in Josh Kelly's Cody after her mother and sister were no-shows.

Disney/Christine Bartolucci

Wright and McCoy were all smiles during taping.

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