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Photos: ONLY MAKE BELIEVE Celebrates 25th Anniversary Gala

Only Make Believe celebrates its 25th Anniversary Gala at the St James Theatre to recognize those who have shown support through their dedication to philanthropy while raising crucial funds for their  interactive theatre programming. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Mario Cantone, Seth Rudetsky, and More Join Jude Law, Rachel Dratch, Brian Stokes Mitchell at Only Make Believe Gala

Only Make Believe’s 25th Anniversary Gala has announced the addition of Mario Cantone (And Just like That, TCM), Seth Rudetsky ( Stars in the House), Ashlee Montague and Richard Hankes  (Americas Got Talent, The Box ) to their starry line up for October 28th with Jude Law, Rachel Dratch, Matt Doyle, Montego Glover, Lena Hall, Brian Stokes Mitchell & Brad Oscar. 

Matt Doyle, Montego Glover & More Join Line-Up for Only Make Believe Gala

Only Make Believe is celebrating the start of its 25th anniversary year with their annual gala held on Monday October 28th at the St. James Theatre to recognize those who have shown support through their dedication to philanthropy while raising crucial funds for their  interactive theatre programming. 

'Only Make Believe' Non-Profit Serves 100,000 Children

One of the most well-connected but lesser known non-profits, Only Make Believe (OMB), will reach a milestone this spring when it will celebrate serving 100,000 children since its inception back in 1999.

Listen: Joe DiPietro Discusses DIANA THE MUSICAL And Upcoming Only Make Believe Gala On WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT

Playwright and lyricist Joe DiPietro (Memphis, Nice Work If You Can Get It) sat down with Patrick Oliver Jones, for this week's episode of Why I'll Never Make It, to talk about his long history with theatrical children's charity Only Make Believe as well as a couple of his shows that struggled coming to and surviving on Broadway. Listen here!

Only Make Believe Announces New Virtual Corporate Volunteerism Opportunities

Only Make Believe, the non-profit children's theatre company, has announced new virtual volunteer opportunities for corporations.

Hannah Elless And Mykal Kilgore Stop by WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast

Broadway performers Mykal Kilgore and Hannah Elless join host Patrick Oliver Jones for a bit of a reunion to reminisce on THE STAR CHILD, their first musical reading together as well as the star-filled creative journeys they've had since then, from BRIGHT STAR to JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

Photo Flash: Rosie's Theater Kids Honors Elizabeth Matthews and Ben Stiller at 2019 Gala

Just last night, ROSIE'S THEATER KIDS celebrated their 16th anniversary by honoring Elizabeth Matthews, CEO of ASCAP and actor, director, writer, producer, and philanthropist Ben Stiller at their annual gala hosted by Rosie O'Donnell at New York Marriott Marquis.

Photo Coverage: Ian McKellen and More Walk the Red Carpet at ONLY MAKE BELIEVE

Only Make Believe (OMB), a non-profit organization and children's theater company, hosted its 20th Anniversary Gala event, Make Believe on Broadway, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre last night.

Sir Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming and More Will Be Attending Only Make Believe 20th Anniversary Gala

Only Make Believe (OMB), the non-profit children's theatre company, today announced its highly anticipated 20th Anniversary Gala on November 4th at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. The organization is celebrating two decades of bringing the magic of theatre into the lives of chronically ill and disabled children throughout the New York and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas, free of charge to every partner site, family, and child.

Non-Profit Hosts Halloween Costume Donation For Kids With Disabilities

Today Only Make Believe (OMB), a non-profit organization and children's theater company, announces their first Halloween costume donation program to benefit chronically ill and disabled children. The organization is partnering with local Halloween retail store, Abracadabra NYC to collect unused costumes for children to use in upcoming interactive performances.

Photo Coverage: Montego Glover, Rachel Dratch & More Attend MAKE BELIEVE ON BROADWAY

Just last night, Only Make Believe honored Bethenny Frankel with the Sir Ian McKellen Award for her global philanthropic work for families in crisis through her Bstrong initiative in partnership with delivering good disaster relief charity, as well as Tony Winning playwright / lyricist/ composer Joe DiPietro with the Founder's Award for his for tireless commitment to OMB for 19 years and OMB's first partner facility The Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation at NYU Langone with the OMB Star Award. 'Make Believe On Broadway', which was held last night at the Schoenfeld Theatre, was hosted by the hilarious Rachel Dratch.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Make Believe on Broadway Gala, Honoring Josh Groban!

This year's 'Make Believe On Broadway' was held just last night, November 6th, at the Schoenfeld Theatre is hosted by SNL's Cecily Strong. The special event honored Josh Groban with the Sir Ian McKellenAward for his work in philanthropy and activism.

Photo Coverage: Rob McClure. Leslie Odom Jr. & More Perform at MAKE BELIEVE ON BROADWAY

Only Make Believe's Annual Gala, MAKE BELIEVE ON BROADWAY, hosted by Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and honoring Tony winner and Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Alan Cumming and Morgan Stanley Chief Legal Officer Eric Grossman, just took place last night, November 9 at the St. James Theater, directed by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for MAKE BELIEVE ON BROADWAY, with Lena Hall, Alan Cumming & More!

Only Make Believe's Annual Gala, MAKE BELIEVE ON BROADWAY, hosted by Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and honoring Tony winner and Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Alan Cumming and Morgan Stanley Chief Legal Officer Eric Grossman, just took place last night, November 9 at the St. James Theater, directed by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro.

Mandy Patinkin Joins Alan Cumming, PS122 to Honor Claire Danes, Jimmy Van Bramer Tonight

PS122's 2015 Spring Gala celebrates homecomings by honoring actor and dancer Claire Danes, whose history with PS122 includes her 1985 performance debut at the age of six along with critically acclaimed dance pieces in 2005 and 2007. In addition, New York City Council Member Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer will receive the Shining Star Award for his unwavering dedication to New York City arts and culture.

Breaking: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS to Close on Broadway

?This just in! Honeymoon in Vegas, will play its final performance at Broadway's Nederlander Theater (208 West 41st Street) on Sunday, April 5, 2015, the show's producers announced today.

Mandy Patinkin to Join Alan Cumming, PS122 to Honor Claire Danes, Jimmy Van Bramer

?PS122's 2015 Spring Gala celebrates homecomings by honoring actor and dancer Claire Danes, whose history with PS122 includes her 1985 performance debut at the age of six along with critically acclaimed dance pieces in 2005 and 2007. In addition, New York City Council Member Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer will receive the Shining Star Award for his unwavering dedication to New York City arts and culture.

PS122's Annual Gala to Honor Claire Danes

Lead by the capital campaign co-chairs Alan Cumming, Stella Schnabel, and PS122's Board Vice President Charles Kerr, PS122's 2015 Spring Gala celebrates homecomings by honoring actor and dancer Claire Danes - whose history of performing at PS122 includes her 1985 performance debut at the age of six along with critically-acclaimed dance pieces in 2005 and 2007. The April 20th Gala also expands PS122's Give Performance Space capital campaign and celebrates PS122's anticipated return to its newly renovated East Village building, the organization's home for 30 plus years.

Broadway's HONEYMOON IN VEGAS to Celebrate Valentine's Day This Week with Audience Surprises

Tony Danza and the cast of Honeymoon in Vegas will celebrate Valentine's Day all week at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 W 41st Street) with a lovely array of surprises for audience members Wednesday, February 11 through Saturday, February 14, 2015. Directed by Gary Griffin, and featuring a book by Andrew Bergman and score by three-time Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown, Honeymoon in Vegas opened on Broadway January 15, 2015.