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Hollywood and Broadway Stars Came Together to Fight ALS
at a One-Night-Only Benefit Performance
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On January 13, 2014 at the Pasadena Playhouse, co-Producers Juliana Hansen and Jonathan White created a special benefit performance, ONE STARRY NIGHT: Hollywood and Broadway Come Together to Fight ALS. Directed by Grammy Award-nominee Bruce Kimmel, with musical direction and orchestrations by Richard Allen, the evening featured performances by (in alphabetical order) Obba Babatunde, James Barbour, Kay Cole, Daisy Eagan, Crow Garrett, Jason Graae, Ilene Graff, Juliana Hansen, Melora Hardin, Jean Louisa Kelly, Jason and Nolan Livesay, Gary Morgan and The Flying Morgans, Karen Morrow, James Mulligan, Reagan Pasternak, Jonathan Pendragon, Christy Carlson Romano, Joan Ryan, Rex Smith, Charlene Tilton, and Terri White. Proceeds support the critical funding for The ALS Association Golden West Chapter’s mission priorities in care services, public policy, and cutting-edge global research toward treatments and cure.
“My inspiration to do so came many years ago when a member of my extended family left college to be the primary caregiver for her father when he was diagnosed with ALS, " said co-producer Jonathan White. "Years later, I became more aware of Lou Gehrig’s Disease and the incredible support network of people it takes to manage it. The opportunity to collaborate on a charitable event with brilliant performers, as well as compassionate human beings with a hearts of gold, was irresistible.”
“When the idea was presented to me of creating an event that would bring both Hollywood and Broadway entertainers together to give a stronger voice to such a worthy cause, I was instantly, wholeheartedly on board, " said co-producer Juliana Hansen, "My childhood friend lost her father to ALS, another dear friend lost his aunt, and my colleague's mother is battling it right now. To be even a small part of helping spread the word and to raise money to continue to find a cure is truly important to me.”
"As often as possible, we open the doors of our beautiful theatre in support of worthy causes,” said Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director of The Pasadena Playhouse. “All of us at The Playhouse are happy to participate in this noble effort."
The talented performers from stage and screen who donated their time and talent to this extraordinary event, entertained a delighted audience with song, dance, comedy and magic. The highlight of the evening was a presentation to Oscar-winning composer Richard M. Sherman who was surprised with an award presented by Roy P. Disney who spoke of the enduring affection his Uncle Walt and the entire Disney family had for Richard and his late brother, Robert, composers of the Disney classic, “Mary Poppins.”
The ALS Association Golden West Chapter is grateful to all who made this special night possible for their creativity and dedication in the fight against ALS.
Hollywood and Broadway Stars Came Together to Fight ALS
at a One-Night-Only Benefit Performance
|
On January 13, 2014 at the Pasadena Playhouse, co-Producers Juliana Hansen and Jonathan White created a special benefit performance, ONE STARRY NIGHT: Hollywood and Broadway Come Together to Fight ALS. Directed by Grammy Award-nominee Bruce Kimmel, with musical direction and orchestrations by Richard Allen, the evening featured performances by (in alphabetical order) Obba Babatunde, James Barbour, Kay Cole, Daisy Eagan, Crow Garrett, Jason Graae, Ilene Graff, Juliana Hansen, Melora Hardin, Jean Louisa Kelly, Jason and Nolan Livesay, Gary Morgan and The Flying Morgans, Karen Morrow, James Mulligan, Reagan Pasternak, Jonathan Pendragon, Christy Carlson Romano, Joan Ryan, Rex Smith, Charlene Tilton, and Terri White. Proceeds support the critical funding for The ALS Association Golden West Chapter’s mission priorities in care services, public policy, and cutting-edge global research toward treatments and cure.
“My inspiration to do so came many years ago when a member of my extended family left college to be the primary caregiver for her father when he was diagnosed with ALS, " said co-producer Jonathan White. "Years later, I became more aware of Lou Gehrig’s Disease and the incredible support network of people it takes to manage it. The opportunity to collaborate on a charitable event with brilliant performers, as well as compassionate human beings with a hearts of gold, was irresistible.”
“When the idea was presented to me of creating an event that would bring both Hollywood and Broadway entertainers together to give a stronger voice to such a worthy cause, I was instantly, wholeheartedly on board, " said co-producer Juliana Hansen, "My childhood friend lost her father to ALS, another dear friend lost his aunt, and my colleague's mother is battling it right now. To be even a small part of helping spread the word and to raise money to continue to find a cure is truly important to me.”
"As often as possible, we open the doors of our beautiful theatre in support of worthy causes,” said Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director of The Pasadena Playhouse. “All of us at The Playhouse are happy to participate in this noble effort."
The talented performers from stage and screen who donated their time and talent to this extraordinary event, entertained a delighted audience with song, dance, comedy and magic. The highlight of the evening was a presentation to Oscar-winning composer Richard M. Sherman who was surprised with an award presented by Roy P. Disney who spoke of the enduring affection his Uncle Walt and the entire Disney family had for Richard and his late brother, Robert, composers of the Disney classic, “Mary Poppins.”
The ALS Association Golden West Chapter is grateful to all who made this special night possible for their creativity and dedication in the fight against ALS.
