I've always loved Broadway shows, especially musicals. As a little girl I would beg my parents to take me and we would go, as a family, for my birthday treat. I can remember them all and the stars I got to see: Bernadette Peters in "Into the Woods", Betty Buckley in "Cats", Daphne Rubin Vega & Adam Pascal in "Rent" and more recently Idina Menzel in "Wicked" and my one of my all time favorites, "In the Heights" which introduced me to Robin De Jesus and Karen Olivo.
Imagine my delight when I got to meet the lovely Stephanie Klemons. Stephanie is an original cast member of "In the Heights" and the founder of a new social networking site dedicated to connecting people and businesses that want to do good with non-profits that need physical and financial support. Its called DidIDoThat.org and you can think of it as Facebook for benevolence. To launch the site, nothing less than a star-studded event would do and Broadway Broadcasts Hope was conceived. Like any fundraiser, they needed sponsors and that's where we got involved. Greenwich Jewelers was a proud sponsor of the event, donating a $300 gift certificate for one lucky supporter.
The night was truly magical. Stephanie called on her friends; actors, dancers and musicians from Broadway shows like The Lion King, Mamma Mia, Spring Awakening, RENT and many more amazing shows to come together for a night of music and dance with Broadway's brightest stars. The event benefitted 4 Charities: Sunride Day Camp, Katie's Art Project, Broadway in South Africa and R.Evolucion Latina.
We got to enjoy a night of intimate performaces by Tony winning and nominated performers and be inspired by four visionaries that shared the stories of turning their dreams to help others into reality. I got to meet Robin De Jesus (That's us to the left!) and be surrounded by people living their dreams and making a difference in the lives of others every day.
Thank you Stephanie for creating such an exciting and inspiring event and a place for benevolence to blossom. Please visit DidIDoThat.org for more information or to get involved. As the entire cast of "Broadway Broadcasts Hope" reminded us in the finale - DARE TO GO BEYOND!
With stars in my eyes,
Jennifer
We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to support such a worthwhile endeavor. Please visit DidIDoThat.org and tell your friends about it.