THE MICHAEL MORONES FOUNDATION PRESENTS
BROADWAY BATTLES BULLYING
A ONE-NIGHT ONLY BENEFIT CONCERT
ON MONDAY, APRIL 14 AT 7:00 PM
Concert to Feature Broadway Performers and Opera Luminary Joyce DiDonato
All Proceeds to Benefit the Newly Created Michael Morones Foundation
The Michael Morones Foundation today announced a one-night only benefit concert entitled Broadway Battles Bullying to take place on Monday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. at New York University’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. The benefit and silent auction will raise money for the newly created Michael Morones Foundation, which works to educate communities about youth suicide prevention and the effects of bullying. The benefit concert is presented by an honorary host committee of Broadway, screen, and music veterans including Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Mary-Louise Parker, Paula Cole, Megan Hilty, Jonathan Groff, and Julia Murney, who have all generously donated their support to the Michael Morones Foundation.
Performers for the evening include Tony Award Winner Dan Fogler (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Stephen Wallem (Showtime’s Nurse Jackie), Jill Paice (Matilda, The 39 Steps, The Woman in White), Carrie Manolakos (Mamma Mia!), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Wicked, Urinetown) Joe Iconis and Family (NBC’s Smash, Bloodsong of Love, The Black Suits), Lauren Worsham (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder), Aidan Gemme (Waiting for Godot, Mary Poppins), Natalie Joy Johnson (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), Anastacia McCleskey (Violet, The Book of Mormon, Hair), Mykal Kilgore (Motown The Musical, Hair) Shakina Nayfack (One Woman Show), Jake Lucas (Newsies), and Sydney Lucas (Fun Home). World-renowned mezzo-soprano and Metropolitan Opera star Joyce DiDonato also joins the evening’s list of performers. Additional performers will soon be announced.
Concert tickets, priced $40–$90, can be purchased online at the official Broadway Battles Bullying website: broadwaybattlesbullying.org.
Tax-deductible VIP tickets, priced $150–$500, can be purchased by writing a check to the Triangle Community Foundation with “Michael Morones Fund” in the memo line. Mail checks directly to Broadway Battles Bullying Executive Producer Rich Silverstein. Please include e-mail address and phone number for ticket confirmation.
c/o Rich Silverstein
32-15 35th St, Apt F1
Astoria, NY 11106
For more information on the Broadway Battles Bullying benefit concert and to learn how to donate to the Michael Morones Foundation, please visit michaelmorones.org.
About Michael Morones
Michael Morones, an eleven-year-old boy from North Carolina, attempted to hang himself from his bunk bed on January 23. A victim of vicious bullying from classmates because of his love of the My Little Pony television series, Michael was fortunately found in time to save his life, but not soon enough to prevent permanent and severe brain damage. Though it was originally unclear if Michael would make it out of the hospital, he is now undergoing intensive rehab. The potential extent of his recovery remains unclear, but he will need ongoing managed care for the remainder of his life.
About the Michael Morones Foundation
"The Michael Morones Foundation’s mission is to educate communities worldwide on the social development and well-being of our youth. The Foundation works to ensure children that they are loved while providing our youth support and equipping them with the necessary life skills to enjoy a successful life."
Program Information
BROADWAY BATTLES BULLYING
Monday, April 14, 2014
Silent Auction at 6:00 p.m.
Performance at 7:00 p.m.
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY
Featuring:
Dan Fogler
Stephen Wallem
Jill Paice
Carrie Manolakos
Jennifer Laura Thompson
Joe Iconis and Family
Lauren Worsham
Aidan Gemme
Natalie Jay Johnson
Anastacia McCleskey
Mykal Kilgore
Shakina Nayfack
Jake Lucas
Sydney Lucas
and
Joyce DiDonato
Additional performers to be announced.
Ticket Information
Tickets, priced $40–$90, are now available online at the official Broadway Battles Bullying website: broadwaybattlesbullying.org
Tax-deductible VIP tickets, priced $150–$500, can be purchased by writing a check to the Triangle Community Foundation with “Michael Morones Fund” in the memo line. Mail checks directly to Broadway Battles Bullying Executive Producer Rich Silverstein. Please include e-mail address and phone number for ticket confirmation.
c/o Rich Silverstein
32-15 35th St, Apt F1
Astoria, NY 11106
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