Photo Flash: Lea Thompson, Loretta Devine, Sam Harris and More Sing for Philippines Relief at Pasadena Playhouse
By: Lily Lim Dec. 23, 2013
In response to the devastating typhoon and its aftermath in the Philippines, producers Patty Onagan and Ronn Goswick presented A Relief Benefit Concert for the Philippines at The Pasadena Playhouse, a one-night-only event on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Proceeds will support the American Red Cross' Typhoon Appeal and its efforts to assist overseas as the people of the Philippines begin to recover and rebuild. Check out photos from the concert below!
A sparkling who's who of Los Angeles and Broadway talent came together to show their support, entertain, and help raise money to assist with relief efforts in the Philippines. The performers, in alphabetical order, included Joan Almedilla, Michael Arden, Sharon Catherine Blanks and Billy Blanks, Jr., Jon Jon Briones, Yvette Cason, LaVance Colley, LorEtta Devine, Danny Gurwin, Cliffton Hall and DeeDee Magno Hall, Kate Harmon, Sam Harris, Dawnn Lewis, Andy Mientus, Nicole Parker, Jennifer Paz and Anthony Fedorov,Valerie Perri, Craig Ramsay, Amy Rivard,Joan Ryan, Gwen Stewart, Lea Thompson, and Nita Whitaker.
A Relief Benefit Concert for the Philippines at The Pasadena Playhouse was directed by Jeffrey Polk with (in alphabetical order) John Randall, Abdul Hamid Royal, Todd Schroeder, Gerald Sternbach, and John Gentry Tennyson serving as musical directors.
Photo Credit: Lily Lim
Producers Ronn Goswick and Patty Onagan
Sharon Catherine Blanks and Billy Blanks Jr.
DeeDee Magno Hall and Cliffton Hall
DeeDee Magno Hall and Cliffton Hall
Craig Ramsay, Lea Thompson, and Roy J. Leake
Craig Ramsay, Lea Thompson, and Roy J. Leake
Craig Ramsay, Lea Thompson, and Roy J. Leake
Amy Rivard, Craig Ramsay and Byron Batista
Isa Camille Briones, Jon Jon Briones, and Teo Briones
Cliffton Hall, DeeDee Magno Hall, and their children
Anthony Fedorov, Julian Fedorov, Jennifer Paz, and Isa Camille Briones
Valerie Perri, Jack Lipson, Gwen Stewart, and Nita Whitaker
The company
Cliffton Hall, DeeDee Magno Hall, Joan Almedilla, Yvette Cason, Dawnn Lewis, LorEtta Devine, and Joan Ryan
DeeDee Magno Hall, Joan Almedilla, Yvette Cason, Dawnn Lewis, LorEtta Devine, Joan Ryan, and Lea Thompson
The company
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