Streep, Franklin, Shields et al. Set for Good Housekeeping's SHINE ON, 4/12

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the magazine "Good Housekeeping," and to salute influential and inspriring women of the past 125 years, celebrities will come together to present SHINE ON on Monday, April 12 at the New York City Center.

The event will be hosted by Brooke Shields (CHICAGO) and Meryl Streep ("Mamma Mia!"), and feature special guests Kristen Bell (THE CRUCIBLE), Aretha Franklin, Marlee Matlin ("Children of a Lesser God", Laura Benanti (GYPSY), Fran Drescher ("The Nanny"), Kelli O'Hara (SOUTH PACIFIC), and many more. Franklin will close the show with a special performance.

Ticket sales from SHINE ON will go towards building the first permanent location in Washington D.C. for the National Women's History Museum, which is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of women.

SHINE ON will be presented at 8 PM. The New York City Center is located at West 55th St. between 6th and 7th Avenues. For more information, visit online by clicking here.

Tickets to the event will cost between $45 and $1,250. To order tickets, visit www.nycitycenter.org.

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City Center accomplishes this mission by celebrating and preserving the American musical theater heritage through performances, score restorations and other archival activities; presenting and producing new and innovative programming resonant of City Center's artistic history, with a specific emphasis on dance; supporting resident and visiting companies and artists; providing educational opportunities to New York City students and their teachers; and maintaining and enhancing the physical facilities that comprise the performing arts center.