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Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show

By: Apr. 12, 2016
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The Madison Square Garden Company and the Garden of Dreams Foundation celebrated the "Decade of Dreams" the 10th annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show last night, April 11, 2016 at Radio City Music Hall. Hosted by MSG Networks' Jill Martin and Al Trautwig, this year's Talent Show celebrated the 10th anniversary of both the foundation and the talent show and showcased more than 22 different performances from 22 Garden of Dreams Foundation partner organizations. Scroll down for photos from the event!

The Garden of Dreams Talent Show is an annual event where children from various Garden of Dreams partner organizations, all facing various issues -- whether they relate to illness, homelessness, poverty, foster care or tragedy, are presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall. For one memorable evening in front of their family and friends, the children perform with emotion and passion, forgetting their problems and celebrating their unique voices and talents.

In attendance were: John and Kate Oliver: Host of HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver; Spike Lee: Director, Producer, Writer and Actor; Chris O'Donnell: Actor; Chilina Kennedy: star of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; Nastia Liukin: Olympic Gold Medalist; Josh Charles: Actor, "The Good Wife"; Darryl "DMC" McDaniels: Legendary artist, GDF Board Member and Talent Show Creative Director; Carl Banks: Former Giants star; two time Super Bowl champ; Jay Armstrong Johnson: Actor, ABC's "Quantico" and more; plus more than 100 children from the Garden of Dreams Foundation.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit charity that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks Inc. to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles. Visit www.GardenofDreamsFoundation.org for more information.

Photo Credit: Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix (red carpet) and Scott Levy/MSG Photos (production shots)

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Alejandra Cata with Garden of Dreams kid

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Chilina Kennedy with Garden of Dreams Kids

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Chris O'Donnell and Josh Charles

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Chris O'Donnell

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels with Garden of Dreams Kids

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Jay Armstrong Johnson

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Joe Gatto and James 'Murr' Murray with Garden of Dreams Kids

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John Oliver with Garden of Dreams kid

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Chris O'Donnell with Garden of Dreams Kids

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
John Oliver and Chris O'Donnell

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
John Oliver

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Josh Charles

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Nastia Liukin with Garden of Dreams Kids

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Spike Lee and John Starks

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Spike Lee with Garden of Dreams Kids

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Spike Lee with Garden of Dreams Kids

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
Garden of Dreams Kids

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
The 10th annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
The 10th annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
The 10th annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
The 10th annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City

Photo Flash: John Oliver, Spike Lee, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Attend 2016 Garden of Dreams Talent Show  Image
The 10th annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City




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