Photo Coverage: Rosie O'Donnell Kicks Off 13th Annual 'KIDS NIGHT ON BROADWAY'
By: Eddie Varley Feb. 05, 2009
Rosie O'Donnell, the 13-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, television talk show host, author, film, television and stage actress, kicked off Kids' Night on Broadway's "Fan Festival," which affords young people the opportunity to experience the magic of live theatre and to participate in special activities hosted by the cast and crew of participating Broadway shows, on Tuesday, February 3rd at Madame Tussauds New York, 234 West 42nd St. (b/w 7th & 8th Aves.). BroadwayWorld's cameras were there as Rosie led the special event!
Children and their families participating in Kids' Night on Broadway were able to tour the attraction for free and enjoy a number of unique theatre activities, including special theatrical makeup stations, Broadway dance lessons, karaoke and more. As part of the special event, various figures at Madame Tussauds New York donned the Autism Speaks puzzle piece pin in support of Kids Night on Broadway's salute to Autism Speaks.
15 shows are participating in Kids' Night on Broadway in February, including The 39 Steps, Altar Boyz, The American Plan, Avenue Q, Billy Elliot The Musical, Chicago, Disney's The Little Mermaid, In the Heights, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera, Shrek The Musical, Stomp and Wicked.
For more information, visit www.kidsnightonbroadway.com.
Photos by RD / Dziekan / Retna Digital
Rosie O'Donnell joined by two of her 'Broadway Kids'
Rosie O'Donnell joined by her 'Broadway Kids'
Rosie O'Donnell, Charlotte St. Martin and Janine DiGioacchino
Janine DiGioacchino and Rosie O'Donnell
Rosie O'Donnell and her Broadway Kids
Rosie O'Donnell and the talented members of Rosie's Broadway Kids!
Rosie O'Donnell and the talented members of Rosie's Broadway Kids!
Rosie O'Donnell and the talented members of Rosie's Broadway Kids!
Kids Night on Broadway 2009
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