Orlando Native Mykal Kilgore and More Set for #NYCLovesOrlando Coalition Benefit
By: BWW News Desk Jul. 14, 2016
Tickets are available now at $49 in honor of the 49 beautiful souls lost in Orlando. 100% of event proceeds and 20% of bar receipts from Hudson Terrace will be directed to the local Orlando nonprofits who serve those impacted by the tragic shooting at Pulse Nightclub.
Guests will be treated to a premium cash bar with specialty cocktails, food by Convivium Catering, music by DJ Randy Bettis.
Powerful performances by Orlando native and Broadway star Mykal Kilgore (Motown, Book of Mormon, Hair); singer, actor and comedian Tori Scott (54 Below, Joe's Pub), Vicky Modica, Erik Sisco, Adam Chandler and Jodi Bluestein. Music Direction by Joshua Stephen Kartes.
The #NYCLovesOrlando Coalition is bringing together dozens of groups and individuals from the LGBT, ally, anti-gun, finance, fashion, Broadway, business, political, and entertainment communities:
#NYCLovesOrlando Partners and Hosts include:
Jason Bowman
Broadway Bodies
Callen-Lorde
Erin Champion
Vincent Garcia and Cory James
RoseAnn Rosenfeld Hermann
Charles Herold
Kevin Hertzog
Allison Hooban
Jack Klauber
Stacy Lentz, Stonewall Inn
Justin Maloney
Mark Fisher Fitness
Marriage Equality USA
Matthew Christopher Design
Million Mom March
Maria Ramirez
H.L. Ray III
The Concert Across America To End Gun Violence / remembersept25.org
Sue Sena
Spotlight Performing Arts
Kevin Staffard, Hudson Terrace
Timothy Stahl
Ida Wainschel
Ny Whitaker
Glenn Zuraw
Reverend Paul Milholland, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Astoria
Dream Scenes Graphic Inc
The Lily Group
United Nations Association of NY
Convivium Catering
Brian Rafferty Productions
Fab Kiki Events & Entertainment
NYC Health and Hospitals Fund
Guns Down, Life Up
Stonewall Community Foundation
Mathew Shurka, #BornPerfect Campaign
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney
Monica Blewinsky
Camp and Vamp
Dennis Lonergan and John Graves
Hudson Terrace is generously donating their time, space, and staff for an evening of love, music, and solidarity. Stonewall Community Foundation's Emergency Response Fund will ensure that the funds will support the non-profit organizations serving the victims of the tragedy - now, and in the weeks and months to come.
"We know so many of us have been emotionally and spiritually impacted by the tragic and unnecessary deaths of 49 members of the LGBTQ and ally communities in Orlando last month." said Sue Sena, co-founder, Swish Ally Fund and #NYCLovesOrlando Coalition leader. "We know that we have the power to make a difference in the face of such hate. Our communities have shown it time and time again over the last decade. Love has always prevailed. We are honored to partner with Hudson Terrace to lead this coalition for this inspiring and important event."
Founded in 2014, the Swish Ally Fund supports organizations and programs that engage straight allies in the fight for LGBT equality - as volunteers, advocates, ambassadors, board members, activists, and donors. The first fund of its kind, it was created by the award-winning gay-straight alliance, Swish - because equality is not possible without straight allies. For over a decade Swish engaged straight allies in joyful partnership with the LGBT community as partners in the movement for freedom and equality.
The event takes place on Monday, July 18 from 6 - 9 p.m. ET at Hudson Terrace, located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, is a full-service, bi-level NYC event venue with a one-of-a-kind view of the Intrepid on the Hudson River. Hudson Terrace is located at 621 West 46th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues in Manhattan.
To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit nyclovesorlando.brownpapertickets.com.
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