Rosie Welcomes Queen Latifah to the Palace with Creel, Blonsky, Doolittle, Lewis, Glover & More Nov. 23

Rosie O'Donnell will be hosting A Broadway Extravaganza, a benefit for Rosie's Broadway Kids at 8PM on Monday, November 23. This years celebration includes a star-studded tribute performance honoring the one and only Queen Latifah at the world famous Palace Theatre.

The evening will feature unforgettable performances by Nikki Blonsky (HAIRSPRAY Movie), Gavin Creel (HAIR), Melinda Doolittle (AMERICAN IDOL), Montego Glover (MEMPHIS), Norm Lewis (LITTLE MERMAID), and special performances by Judy Gold, The Cast of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter and of course - Rosie's Broadway Kids.

Rosie will host the evening and has a few tricks up her sleeve. The evening is directed by Christopher Gattelli and features a 20-piece orchestra at the legendary Palace Theatre. Rosie's Broadway Kids teaches musical theatre to thousands of underprivileged children throughout New York City, and proceeds from the evening will help continue RBKid's efforts, whose mission is to improve the lives of children through the arts. More information about Rosie's Broadway Kids can be found at: www.rbkids.org.

For tickets or more information go to: www.rosie.com/gala.aspx or call Buckley Hall Events at 914-579-1000.

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