Musical Revue to Benefit the
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Born for Broadway 2012 is coming to the Great White Way! The third annual Born for Broadway benefit will take place at the American Airlines Theatre, 227 West 42nd Street, on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 8 PM. Tony nominated director Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Ragtime) has signed on to direct; Lawrence Yurman (On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Grey Gardens) will musical direct. Casting and ticket sales will be announced shortly.
Born for Broadway is a cabaret gala benefiting the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The event showcases the performances of both established Broadway performers as well as up and coming talent.
Born for Broadway was created nine ago as a student sponsored cabaret at Marymount Manhattan College, where Founder & Executive Producer Sarah Galli was enrolled as a performance major. Sarah created the show as a way to give back after her brother, Jeff, suffered a spinal cord injury in 1998 in a diving accident. He became a quadriplegic with a very similar injury to that of Christopher Reeve.
Born for Broadway gives renowned performers an opportunity to not only display their talent, but also raise money for a cause that celebrates the memory of two of the theatre community's most gallant and respected members, Christopher and Dana Reeve. And what better way to pay tribute to their Broadway roots?
Thank you to our immensely talented performers, donating their time and talent to the event.
2010
director Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Tony nominee, "Ragtime") and musical director Lawrence Yurman ("Grey Gardens"), host Kathie Lee Gifford, and the following esteemed performers: Adrian Bailey, Jim Brochu, Brandi Burkhardt, Ben Cook, Christopher Cox, Quentin Earl Darrington, Malcom Gets, Josh Grisetti, Jeremiah James, Leigh Anne Larkin, Lesley Gore, Chad Kimball, Carole Lasser, Jamie Laverdiere, Eliza Hayes Mayer, Jeff McLean, Kathleen Monteleone, Christiane Noll, Orfeh, Robert Petkoff, Chris Pinnella, Sarah Rosenthal, Kaylie Rubinaccio, Bobby Steggert, Ali Stroker, John Tartaglia, Jenna Ushkowitz and Noah Weisberg
2009
director Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Tony nominee, "Ragtime") and musical director Lawrence Yurman ("Grey Gardens"), host Richard Kind, and the following esteemed performers: James Naughton, Randy Graff, Douglas Sills, Malcolm Gets, Julia Murney, Aaron Lazar, Kate Baldwin, Annaleigh Ashford, Adrian Bailey, Patrick Boyd, Barbara Folts, Rosena Hill, Doug Kreeger, Marissa Perry, Michele Ragusa, Michael Rice, Steve Rosen, Graham Rowat, Rob Sutton, Emily Swallow, Noah Weisberg, Kathleen Monteleone, Ali Stroker, Chris Pinnella and Claire Howard
BFB 2010 performer Ali Stroker and
Executive Producer Sarah Galli
Many thanks to Tom Viola and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the presenting sponsor of Born for Broadway 2010.
Organize a Born for Broadway at your college Born for Broadway began as a student-run fundraiser at Marymount Manhattan College. Interested in hosting a Born for Broadway at your school, to raise funds for the Reeve Foundation? Please contact Founder & Executive Producer Sarah Galli at sarah@sarahgalli.com.
Founder and Executive Producer Sarah Galli
Interested in supporting Born for Broadway?
If you have any questions or would like to speak regarding possible corporate donations and other leadership opportunities, please contact Founder & Executive Producer Sarah Galli at sarah@sarahgalli.com or Rebecca Wasserman at the Reeve Foundation at 800-225-0292 ext. 7207 or email her at RWasserman@christopherreeve.org.
Born for Broadway is celebrated in memory of Andi Parhamovich. Andi was a friend and mentor to Sarah during their time together in Public Relations at Air America Radio, as well as through her leadership and service as a civilian promoting democracy in Iraq. An inspiring role model to young women through her devotion to public service, Andi continues to be an influence for Sarah and Born for Broadway. Get more information on Andi and the many countless works being done in her memory by her friends and family.
Photo coverage of 2009 Born for Broadway on BroadwayWorld.com
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Special thanks to our many friends and sponsors whose generosity of time and resources make Born for Broadway possible, especially Brad Falchuk and Suzanne Bukinik, Joe Patane and The Patane Foundation. Falchuk is the executive producer of the hit Fox television show "Glee," which features a character with a spinal cord injury. Patane creates 'Dream Camps' nationally to inspire and encourage challenged teens.
Raffle donations for the 2010 Gala were generously provided by Stand4, Helen Ficalora, Liza Minnelli, Rocky Noel, Aaron Glick, Wicked, Terriann Pinnella, Helen Ficalora, AJ & Jerome Lordet with Pierre Michel, Mario Badescu, Clark's Botanicals, Avenue Q, and 39 Steps.
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BFB 2010 performer Jenna Ushkowitz of Glee
Links that may be of interest Marcia Milgrom Dodge - director, choreographer, playwright, teacher
