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Photos: First Look at U2:UV ACHTUNG BABY LIVE at Sphere


Last night, U2 (Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton with Bram van den Berg) lit up the Sphere stage with a mind-blowing opening night of their highly-anticipated U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere shows, reinventing the live music experience with the launch of the world's most cutting-edge venue. Check out photos here!

Photos: Stars Arrive at Opening Night of SPHERE in Las Vegas


Stars turned out on Friday, September 29 for a pre-show event ahead of U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere. Check out photos from the event here!

Knicks Legend John Starks Honored With 2023 Garden of Dreams Hero Award


The Garden of Dreams Foundation has awarded Knicks Legend John Starks the 2023 Garden of Dreams Hero Award. Established in 2009, the annual Hero Award honors organizations or individuals that embody the spirit of the Garden of Dreams Foundation through an active and ongoing dedication to positively impacting the lives of young people facing obstacles, while serving as a driving force and inspiration for others.

Garden of Dreams Talent Show Returns to Radio City Music Hall With More Than 150 Local Performers


Celebrities and athletes have participated in the Garden of Dreams Talent Show – from mentoring performers to serving as presenters at the event – including Whoopi Goldberg, Henrik Lundqvist, Alicia Keys, Adam Graves, Sara Bareilles, Remy Ma, Miguel, Susan Sarandon, Fat Joe, Darryl McDaniels, Caleb McLaughlin, ASAP Rocky, Gaten Matarazzo, and more.

Garden Of Dreams Talent Show Returns To Radio City Music Hall With More Than 150 Local Performers


The 15th edition of the annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show will take place at Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 7:00PM. More than 150 young people from the tri-state area, all facing major obstacles, will take the Great Stage at Radio City to showcase a variety of talents.

Children's Museum Of Manhattan's Fourth Annual SUNDAY FUNDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Announced


The Children's Museum of Manhattan will hold its fourth annual Sunday Funday extravaganza on Sunday, Jan. 28 from 10:30 am to 2 pm at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, and this year's event will boast a new summer fun and travel theme. The ticketed event, benefiting the museum and sponsored by Nickelodeon, will bring together the best in family entertainment, indoor sports and games, creative workshops and fabulous food for the entire family.

MSG Broadcaster & TODAY Contributor Jill Martin to Be Honored with 2017 GARDEN OF DREAMS HERO Award


The Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today that MSG Networks' Knicks Broadcaster, Today Show Contributor and Garden of Dreams Foundation advisory board member Jill Martin is the recipient of the 2017 Garden of Dreams Hero Award.

Bob Saget Has Been Added To The All-star Lineup Of Garden Of Laughs


The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) and The Garden of Dreams Foundation is pleased to announce that Grammy Award-nominated comedian and the star of two of the most successful network TV shows ever produced, Bob Saget, has joined the Garden of Laughs presented by Delta Air Lines.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation Hosts Third Annual GARDEN OF DREAMS WEEK 11/28 �" 12/2


The Garden of Dreams Foundation is coming together with The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) and MSG Networks to host the third annual Garden of Dreams Week. From November 28 - December 2, children from across the tri-state area will enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including becoming honorary members of the Knicks and Rangers and participating in game-night activities, and learning choreography from the world-renowned Rockettes.  The week will also feature the distribution of 100 tablets to partner hospital organizations, made possible by a grant from Garden of Dreams to the enCourage Kids Foundation. Additionally, MSG and MSG Network will hold a Day of Service for employees.

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show


The Madison Square Garden Company and the Garden of Dreams Foundation celebrated the 'Decade of Dreams' the 10th annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show last night, April 11, 2016 at Radio City Music Hall. Hosted by MSG Networks' Jill Martin and Al Trautwig, this year's Talent Show celebrated the 10th anniversary of both the foundation and the talent show and showcased more than 22 different performances from 22 Garden of Dreams Foundation partner organizations. Scroll down for photos from the event!

MSG Network to Present THE GARDEN'S DEFINING MOMENTS in 2015


MSG Network today announced “The Garden's Defining Moments,” a special 20-part television event presented by SAP, celebrating some of the greatest moments at Madison Square Garden spanning the legendary venue's more than 135-year history.

Garden of Dreams Foundation to Host 6th Annual Dream Week, Begin. 8/11


For the sixth consecutive summer, the Garden of Dreams Foundation will host Dream Week , its week-long summer experience for 40 children (10-12 years old) from the Police Athletic League, one of its 22 partner organizations. The children will enjoy one-of-a-kind activities planned by the New York Knicks, Rangers, Liberty, MSG Networks, MSG Sports Properties and MSG Entertainment at various locations throughout the tri-state area including, but not limited to, Madison Square Garden, the MSG Training Center, Radio City Music Hall, MetLife Stadium and Stadium Tennis Center at Mill Pond Park.

John Stark's ME, MYSELF AND I, BY HIMSELF opens 10/13 at Odyssey Theatre


John Stark Productions presents Me Myself And I, by Himself, a visiting guest production at the Odyssey Theatre opening Sunday, October 13, 2013, for a limited engagement.

John Stark's 'Me, Myself and I, By Myself' opens 10/13 - Odyssey Theater


John Stark Productions presents Me Myself And I, by Himself, a visiting guest production at the Odyssey Theatre opening Sunday, October 13, 2013, for a limited engagement.

Photo Flash: Rockettes and More Join Garden of Dreams to Unveil Children's Hospital Renovations


Yesterday, the Garden of Dreams Foundation and the New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital unveiled the refurbishments in the Children's Diagnostic Radiology Center made possible by a grant from Garden of Dreams. Celebrities including the Rockettes, John Starks, Rod Gilbert, Adam Graves, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels joined patients and Hospital staff for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate and unveil the new corridor. Scroll down for photos!

Lord & Taylor Announces 'SHOP SMART DO GOOD' Event


On Wednesday, April 3rd, Lord & Taylor will host "Shop Smart. Do Good." in support of local charitable organizations. The event will give non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise thousands of dollars in one special day. The event will include personal appearances by New York Basketball legend John Starks, local historian and author John Ellis Kordes, complimentary makeup consultations from Dior, NARS, Chanel and others, cigar rolling, and more.

Whoopi Goldberg, John Leguizamo, Brooke Shields and More Present at GARDEN OF LAUGHS Benefit Today


MSG Entertainment and the Garden of Dreams Foundation announced that actress, host of The View and Garden of Dreams Foundation board member Whoopi Goldberg; Rangers legend Adam Graves; actor John Leguizamo; hip hop pioneer, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Garden of Dreams Foundation board member Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels; tennis legend and sports announcer John McEnroe; actress Brooke Shields; cast members from the Emmy Award-winning series The Sopranos including Steve Schirripa and Tony Sirico; Knicks legend John Starks; and New York Giants Defensive End and two-time Super Bowl Champion Justin Tuck will participate in Garden of Laughs, a comedy event presented by Chase to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation. This esteemed list of entertainers and sports icons will serve as on-stage presenters today, January 26, 2013 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden with more presenters to be announced.

Whoopi Goldberg, John Leguizamo, Brooke Shields and More to Present at GARDEN OF LAUGHS Benefit, 1/26


MSG Entertainment and the Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today that actress, host of The View and Garden of Dreams Foundation board member Whoopi Goldberg; Rangers legend Adam Graves; actor John Leguizamo; hip hop pioneer, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Garden of Dreams Foundation board member Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels; tennis legend and sports announcer John McEnroe; actress Brooke Shields; cast members from the Emmy Award-winning series The Sopranos including Steve Schirripa and Tony Sirico; Knicks legend John Starks; and New York Giants Defensive End and two-time Super Bowl Champion Justin Tuck will participate in Garden of Laughs, a comedy event presented by Chase to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation. This esteemed list of entertainers and sports icons will serve as on-stage presenters on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden with more presenters to be announced.

Lord & Taylor Will Host ‘Shop Smart Do Good’ Event Today, 10/30


Today, October 30, 2012, Lord & Taylor will host "Shop Smart. Do Good! A Fundraising Day" in support of local charitable organizations. The event will give non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise thousands of dollars in one special day. Personal appearances will be made by Olympic Champion and designer, Kristi Yamaguchi, New York Basketball Legend, John Starks, Eric Hatcher of Echo Brands, Senior Vice President of Cosmetics and Parfums for Hanae Mori, Dean Lewis, and CEO & Author of The 7 Virtues of a Philosopher Queen, Barb Stegemann, among others. Customers will have the option to receive complimentary ornament calligraphy, complimentary monogramming on any cashmere purchase, have a balloon character made for the kids or receive a complimentary hand rolled cigar.

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