National Touring Cast of WICKED Holds Jazz Cabaret in Orlando, 3/14

On Monday, March 14, the National Touring Company of WICKED will host "Our Wicked Romance," a Jazz Cabaret. Held at THE MEZZ, 100 South Eola Drive in Orlando, the event will feature cast and crew members of the company. The net proceeds of this event will benefit BROADWAY CARE S/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS and THE ORANGE COUNTY ARTS EDUCATION CENTER.WICKED is being presented in Orlando at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre through March 27 by Florida Theatrical Association, a partner in downtown Orlando's newest and most eloquent event space, The MEZZ.

The evening is an opportunity for members of the cast to step out of their roles in the hit musical and is produced by and features members of the cast of the touring production in music, dance, and comedy. The cast includes Stefanie Brown (Nessarose), Paul Slade Smith (Dr. Dillamond), Justin Brill (Boq) and Mariand Torres (Elphaba Standby). In addition, there will be a silent auction of items including unique Wicked memorabilia and ARTS AROUND ORLANDO premium packages, and a live auction of several opportunities to join the company backstage, including a chance to bid on a walk-on role in Wicked.

Tickets are on sale at www.ocaec.org or by calling 407-540-9916. Tickets start at $45.00.

OUR WICKED ROMANCE is part of an ongoing series of performances by thetouring company throughout the country to support charitable causes which advance WICKED's theme of acceptance and illuminate the musical's message that people should not be judged on first impressions. The company believes that in these divisive times we must come together to support those in need throughout the country and around the world. In its 5 years on the road, the company has raised well over $1,000,000 in donations to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS and local AIDS Services organizations all over the country, as well as other educational, charitable and humanitarian causes.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fund raising and grant making organization. BC/EFA is the on-going, committed response from the
American theater community to an urgent worldwide health crisis. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of this community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $150 million for critically needed services for people with AIDS, HIV, and other serious illnesses. 

The Orange County Arts Education Center is dedicated to providing quality arts education opportunities for all Orange County citizens by promoting a network for communication, cooperation and advocacy. Ourmission is to build connectivity, collaboration and support among Orange
County's leaders, residents, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and businesses to make high-quality arts education accessible and a source of pride to all. For more information and to see how you can get involved, visit www.ocaec.org <http://www.ocaec.org> .

The MEZZ is urban elegance and the newest downtown destination for distinctive corporate meetings, elegant weddings, unforgettable community events and private functions that demand a unique and unmatched setting. The MEZZ is owned by Florida Theatrical Association, the non-profit presenter of Broadway in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Miami and TRUE Marketing, a local entertainment marketing firm.

 

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