AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Performs at Benefit Concert For MMCF 5/10

On Monday, May 10th the Mary McGarry Children's Foundation is hosting a fundraiser from 8pm-10pm at the Times Square Arts Center (42nd St and 8th Ave). The event is proud to announce that several cast members from the critically acclaimed Broadway hit, Green Day's "American Idiot" will be in attendance and will be performing their own songs throughout the evening.

Performers include Tony award winner John Gallagher Jr., Declan Bennett, Gerard Canonico, Brian CharLes Johnson among others.

100% of the proceeds will go to benefit The Mary McGarry Children's Foundation, a non-profit which sponsors individual children's education in Central Africa. "It's hard to put into words how excited I am for this event. I am beyond thankful to have all these wonderfully talented artists come together to support such a beautiful and important cause" said Katie McGarry, President and Founder of MMCF.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.mmcfafrica.org or at the door for $30 if available.

About MMCF:

Founded in 2009, MMCF is a completely non for profit foundation run by young New York City artists. Children sponsored by the foundation are orphans in Uganda and Tanzania. Sponsorship through MMCF provides education from secondary school through University including room and board, books, uniforms and healthcare

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