On December 14, 2012, tragedy struck Sandy Hook Elementary School and our nation mourned with the residents of Newtown, Connecticut. As the town slowly attempts to recover, Broadway stars, producers, writers, and directors will lend their voices in support. “From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook” will take place on January 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, 20 minutes from Newtown.
“From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook” will feature song, dance, and other appearances from some of the biggest names on Broadway, together with select students from various Newtown choirs and dance groups.
Renowned Broadway performers scheduled to appear include Brian Stokes Mitchell, Linda Eder, Stephen Schwartz, Micky Dolenz, Marc Shaiman, Michael Cerveris, Christine Ebersole, Frank Wildhorn, Philip Boykin, Richard Kind, Andrea McArdle, Nikki Blonsky, Alan Muraoka, Jan Maxwell, Robin De Jesus, Seth Rudetsky, Julia Murney, Isabela Moner, Lance Guest, Erik Hayden, Randy Redd, Dan Mills, and Victoria Matlock. More performers will be announced soon.
Event proceeds will go to United Way of Western Connecticut’s Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Additional info and announcements coming soon!
Tickets will be provided at no cost to the families directly affected by the tragedy and any first responders who were at the school that day. For the Sandy Hook Elementary School’s students, families, teachers, and administrators, a limited number of tickets are available for free on a first come first serve basis. Please email your name, phone number, and address along with the number of tickets requested to SandyHookTickets@FromBroadwayWithLove.org
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This benefit event is made possible, in part, by the generous donations from many companies and individuals including: Atomic Rental | Bay Bridge Productions | Bermuda Limousine International | Consulting for a Cause One Dream Sound | The Palace Theater of Waterbury, CT | Sean Francis & The Silent Orchestra
Whose idea was this, and who is organizing it? What a tremendous idea!! Thank you for your selfless act and effort to lift the spirits of this wonderful town.
The show was originally conceived by Newtowner Brett Boles, creator of Foreverman the Musical, and Broadway Producer Van Dean, originally from Trumbull.
Tickets will be provided at no cost to the families directly affected by the tragedy, and first responders at the school that tragic day.
For the Sandy Hook Elementary School’s students, families, teachers, and administrators, a limited number of tickets are available for free on a first come first serve basis.
Email your name, phone number, and address along with the number of tickets requested to SandyHookTickets@FromBroadwayWithLove.org.
For non-residents and anyone else who would like to attend the show, tickets can be purchased for $50 (Upper Mezzanine) or $250 (Loge). Visit the Palace website or call 203-346-2000 to purchase or for additional information.