Photo Coverage: Rebecca Luker, Gabriella Pizzolo, Bradley Dean & More Take Bows in THE SECRET GARDEN Benefit!
By: Jessica Fallon Gordon Jan. 12, 2016
Friends in Theater Company and State of Play Productions' THE SECRET GARDEN, a Broadway benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, presented the first of two sold-out performances last night, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel Theater. The fully staged production, directed/choreographed by Curtis Holbrook, was led by Rebecca Luker as Lily, Gabriella Pizzolo as Mary, and Bradley Dean as Archie with Tom Deckman, Ali Ewoldt, Frances Mercanti-Anthony, Bill Nolte, Eli Tokash, Max von Essen, and Cortney Wolfson. Additionally, composer Lucy Simon and original cast member Daisy Egan co-hosted the night. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos from the curtain call and after party below!
The second performance will be Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 7:30pm at the same venue. Donations are being accepted via Friends in Theater's website.
The ensemble features Lacey Angerosa, Zech Azazi, Dan Beckmann, Phillip Claflin, Michael Gioia, Emma Grimsley, Megan Johnson, Jenna Miller, and Michael Yeshion.
Jonathan Rose returns as Music Director for the two-night engagement, produced by Friends in Theater Company's Phil Accorso and Meryl Ballew with Michael Hull and Alex Rubin and State of Play Productions. THE SECRET GARDEN is written by Marsha Norman (book/lyrics) and Lucy Simon (music).
All proceeds will benefit the local chapter of Make-A-Wish, a non-profit organization that has given hope, strength, and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions since 1980.
Friends in Theater Company endeavors to promote the talent and skills of artists while encouraging them to participate philanthropically. Past beneficiary foundations have included The Make-A-Wish Foundation, The American Cancer Society and The World Trade Center Fund. Visit www.friendsintheater.com for more information.
Photo Credit: Jessica Gordon
The Cast of The Secret Garden
The Cast of The Secret Garden
The Cast of The Secret Garden
The Cast of The Secret Garden
Max von Essen and The Cast of The Secret Garden
The Cast of The Secret Garden
Rebecca Luker and The Cast of The Secret Garden
Gabriella Pizzolo and The Cast of The Secret Garden
The Cast of The Secret Garden
The Cast of The Secret Garden
The Cast of The Secret Garden
The Cast of The Secret Garden
Gabriella Pizzolo and Daisy Eagan
Gabriella Pizzolo and Eli Tokash
Gabriella Pizzolo and Eli Tokash
Oscar Williams and Gabriella Pizzolo
Tom Deckman, Gabriella Pizzolo, Max von Essen and Eli Tokash
Bradley Dean and Rebecca Luker
Bradley Dean and Rebecca Luker
Bradley Dean, Philip Accorso and Rebecca Luker
Bradley Dean, Gabriella Pizzolo, Eli Tokash, Philip Accorso and Rebecca Luker
Philip Accorso and Rebecca Luker
Cortney Wolfson and Curtis Holbrook
Cortney Wolfson and Curtis Holbrook
Gabriella Pizzolo and Cortney Wolfson
Gabriella Pizzolo and Cortney Wolfson
Gabriella Pizzolo and Curtis Holbrook
Gabriella Pizzolo and Curtis Holbrook
Gabriella Pizzolo and Ali Ewoldt
Gabriella Pizzolo and Ali Ewoldt
Ali Ewoldt, Max von Essen and Cortney Wolfson
Producers Alex Rubin, Philip Accorso, Meryl Ballew, Michelle Concha, Adam La Fachi and Michael Hull
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