Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart are just some of the big names backing Broadway Battles Bullying. For those that haven't been following the event, the Micheal Morones foundation announced a one-night concert over at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on the 14th of Monday. While details were a bit vague, we now have the full press release detailing just about everything. Head on down below to check it out!
It's still amazing how far this story has gone. Even Andrea Libman is off visiting him with the family.
THE MICHAEL MORONES FOUNDATION PRESENTSBROADWAY 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
Concert to Feature Broadway Performers and Opera Luminary Joyce DiDonato
All Proceeds to Benefit the Newly Created Michael Morones Foundation
(March 26, 2014 – NEW YORK, NY) 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 (
Concert tickets, priced $40–$90, can be purchased online at the official Broadway Battles Bullying website: broadwaybatt
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
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.
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 MoronesMichael 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
Program Information
BROADWAY BATTLES BULLYING
Monday, April 14, 2014
Silent Auction at 6:00 p.m.
Performance at 7:00 p.m.
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
Dan Fogler
Stephen Wallem
Jill Paice
Carrie Manolakos
Jennifer Laura Thompson
Carrie Manolakos
Jennifer Laura Thompson
Joe Iconis and Family
Lauren Worsham
Aidan Gemme
Natalie Jay Johnson
Anastacia McCleskey
Shakina Nayfack
Jake Lucas
Sydney Lucas
and
Joyce DiDonato
Additional performers to be announced.
Lauren Worsham
Aidan Gemme
Natalie Jay Johnson
Anastacia McCleskey
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: broadwaybatt
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
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
