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Photo Flash: Broadway & Beyond Before and After

By: Sep. 27, 2011
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The second annual Broadway & Beyond, a variety show featuring some of the biggest names from television, stand-up comedy and the American theater stage, was held September 26th at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.

Produced and directed by Barbara Epstein, Broadway & Beyond featured performances by Billy Gardell (CBS' Mike & Molly), Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young (Jerseyboys) and Wayne Brady (Let's Make a Deal). American Idol finalist Allison Iraheta and percussion group Rhythm Extreme were also among those who lit up the stage.

"Broadway & Beyond" is a unique opportunity for the public to see their favorite stars performing live," said weSPARK's Executive Director Nancy Allen in a statement. "This fundraising effort helps weSPARK keep our services completely free of charge for cancer patients and their families."

The event honored choreographer Mary Murphy, favorite judge of "So You Think You Can Dance" and cancer survivor with the "HEART OF weSPARK" Award. Marc Cherry, creator of "Desperate Housewives" received the "CREATION OF AWARENESS" Award. Renowned Reconstruction and Plastic Surgeon Dr. Leif Rogers, MD, FACS, was presented with the "COMMITMENT TO CARE" Award.

Founded in 2001, weSPARK Cancer Support Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients, their families, and friends. weSPARK provides free services designed to heal the mind, body, and spirit of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Photo Credit: Lily Lim

 

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Ben Vereen and

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Dr. and Mrs. Leif Rogers, MD

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Nancy Allen

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Gerald Sternbach, Valerie Perri, Lee Aronsohn, and Jonny Morrow

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Jason Graae and Glen Fretwell

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Jason Graae

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Mark Walberg

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Lindsey Alley and Tracie Thoms

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Tracie Thoms and Eric B. Anthony

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Russell Ferguson

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Russell Ferguson and Mary Murphy

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Shannon Warne, Daniel Guzman

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Russell Ferguson

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Valerie Perri

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Mark Walberg and Dr Leif Rogers, MD

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Lee Aronsohn and Jonny Morrow

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Dr. Leif Rogers, MD

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Tracie Thoms and Lily Lim

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Gev Manoukian and Mary Murphy

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Tracie Thoms, Sylvia MacCalla, Gwen Stewart, and Kamilah Marshall

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Jack McGee

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Lindsey Alley, Barbara Epstein, and Gerald Sternbach

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Jason Graae and Patricia Whiteman

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Valerie Perri and Jason Graae

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Valerie Perri and Lee Aronsohn

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Mark Walberg, Gerald Sternbach

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Tracie Thoms

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Shannon Warne, Jason Graae, and Glen Fretwell

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Alonzo Bodden and Eric B. Anthony

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Kamilah Marshall, Sylvia MacCalla, and Connie Jackson

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John Lloyd Young

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Allison Iraheta

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Ben Vereen

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Eric B. Anthony, Gwen Stewart, and Barbara Epstein

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Alonzo Bodden

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David Burnham

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Shannon Warne and David Burnham

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Gerald Sternbach and Valerie Perri

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Steve Weber

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Laura Nickerson

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Ann Myers and Jeff Cason

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Russell Ferguson, Barbara Epstein, Valerie Perri, Jason Graae, and Gerald Sternbach

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Tracie Thoms and Shannon Warne

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Chi-Town Finest Breakers

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Sylvia MacCalla, and Connie Jackson

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Gev Manoukian

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Tracie Thoms and Eric B. Anthony

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Daniel Guzman, Valerie Perri, and Shannon Warne

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Mary Murphy

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Marc Cherry

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