Cape Rep to Host Omar Sharif, Jr. for FUNNY GIRL Benefit Weekend, 11/6-7
By: BWW News Desk Oct. 10, 2014
Cape Rep Theatre is delighted to host a weekend with Omar Sharif, Jr.
On Thursday, November 6 from 5 to 6:30 pm, Cape Rep and the Land's End Inn of Provincetown will host an intimate cocktail party with Omar Sharif, Jr. to benefit GLAAD, at the Inn in Provincetown. There is limited seating for this event so reserve your place by calling Cape Rep's box office at 508.896.1888. Minimum donation is $30 and all proceeds go to benefit GLAAD. The Land's End Inn is at 22 Commercial Street, Provincetown.
GLAAD, is a non-profit organization that strives to raise cultural awareness and d ialogue about LGBT issues, serving to promote equality.
On Friday, November 7 at 6 pm, there is a special benefit performance for Cape Rep Theatre of FUNNY GIRL, music and lyrics by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne, book by Isobel Lennart, Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, with guest appearance by actor, model and National Spokesperson for GLAAD, Omar Sharif, Jr.; tickets are $75 and include a pre-show reception with Mr. Sharif, the performance, a talkback led by the "Improper Bostonian's" Jonathan Soroff and a post-show champagne reception. Call Cape Rep's box office for details. Cape Rep Indoor Theatre. North Side Route 6A E. Brewster. 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org.
About Omar Sharif, Jr. - Grandson of international actor Omar Sharif and Arabic screen star Faten Hamma, Omar Sharif, Jr. is an actor, model, stand up comedian and activist. He is the first public personality to ever come out in the Arab World. He faced a barrage of condemnation, criticism and threats of violence in the Arab World. Most of this negativity was spurred on by the Arabic media's demonization of his gay identity. Passionate about equal and human rights, Omar feels a responsibility to advocate on behalf of -- and provide a voice for -- those still silenced by fear or repression internationally.
Today he serves as National Spokesperson for GLAAD, an organization which serves to promote LGBT equality by ensuring positive media portrayals of the gay, lesbian and trans community. Honored with an OUT100 recognition, Omar topped the 2014 list of People Magazine's 'hottest bachelors.'
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