Swish Ally Fund Presents its Annual SONGS IN THE KEY OF EQUALITY Benefit Concert

Swish Ally Fund of the Stonewall Community Foundation has announced the cast for its annual Songs in the Key of Equality Benefit Concert: Tomorrow Starts Today on Monday, April 22 at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City.

Hosting and performing at this year's concert is Marti Gould Cummings, star and producer of Fusion TV's Shade Queens of NYC, political activist, and this year's Glam Awards Entertainer of the Year. This year's cast includes an incredible line-up of some of New York City's most popular Broadway and nightlife performers:

Syndee Winters (Lion King, Hamilton)
Jill Paice (An American In Paris, Matilda, The 39 Steps)
Michael Buchanan (Cry Baby, Book of Mormon)
Katie Thompson (Giant, R.R.R.E.D)
Billy Bustamante (Miss Saigon)
Kevin Smith Kirkwood (Kinky Boots)
Justin Carter-VanPelt (The Girly Show, Valentine Follies)
Noa Danay (Singer/Songwriter)
Vicky Modica (NYC Nightlife Diva)
Chris Gleim (Radio City Christmas Spectacular)
Adam Chandler (MAC Award Nominee)
Jodi Bluestein (Disney on Classic)
Youth Pride Chorus
Third Vers

..and more to be announced!

This cast will be guided by the direction of Erik Sisco (I Am Harvey Milk, Stonewall Sensation) and musical director Brandon James Gwinn (Small Town Story, Ars Nova).

The NYC Broadway and nightlife communities have always answered the call to support and celebrate the LGBTQ movement. "2019 is a milestone year for New York City - as we honor the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and host the global LGBTQ communities for World Pride. The work of the Fund stands on the shoulders of giants - activists who sacrificed their safety and their lives to stand for love and equality on this planet. And we also support today's youth-led movements to empower tomorrow's decision-makers," stated Fund Cofounder, Sue Sena.

Since its creation 5 years ago, the Swish Ally Fund at The Stonewall Community Foundation has awarded over $69,000 to 33 organizations - doubling its investment every year. The Fund supports nonprofits that protect LGBTQ youth from conversation "therapy" and suicide, and LGBTQ people of color, immigrants, families, and survivors of cancer. The Fund is also a Community Partner of the NYC Pride/WorldPride events in New York City.

These organizations will be honored at the 2019 Songs in the Key of Equality Benefit Concert:

Adoption STAR
Born Perfect Campaign
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Broadway to Bombay: A Love and Courage Project
Immigration Equality
National LGBT Cancer Network
NYC Pride/WorldPride
Princess Janae Place
Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc.
Teens Take Charge
The Trevor Project
Youth Pride Chorus

Tickets for the concert can be purchased at: https://tomorrowstartstoday.brownpapertickets.com/
Tickets range from $50-$250. Le Poisson Rouge is located at 158 Bleecker Street, between Sullivan Street and Thompson Street.

Founded in 2014, the Swish Ally Fund at The Stonewall Community Foundation supports organizations and programs that engage straight allies in the fight for LGBTQ equality.

The first fund of its kind, it was created by the award-winning gay-straight alliance, Swish. For over 15 years Swish engaged straight allies in joyful partnership with the LGBTQ community as partners in the movement for freedom and equality.

Swish has been recognized five times with nominations and awards by NYC Pride, represented the U.S. delegation at EuroPride 2008 in Stockholm Sweden, was named "Best of LGBT NY 2009" by Time Out NY for its early endorsement of the National Equality March in Washington, DC and most recently joined Google as a Community Partner Award honoree at Marriage Equality USA's national gala.

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