Photo Flash: Celebrities Mentor Local Kids At 2019 Garden Of Dreams Talent Show Rehearsals

The Garden of Dreams Talent Show is an annual event where children from various Garden of Dreams partner organizations are presented with the 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 their talents, forgetting their problems and celebrating their unique voices. The Talent Show and multiple rehearsals leading up to the big night attract many notable guests as mentors.

Some of the celebrities who have given their time to be a part of this special experience include: Adrienne Bailon, Sara Bareilles, Adam Horovitz and Mike D of the Beastie Boys, Mark Hoppus of Blink-182, Anne Burrell, Dave Chappelle, Billy Crudup, Victor Cruz, Ansel Elgort, Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Jonas, Hoda Kotb, Jane Krakowski, Lion Babe, John McEnroe, Caleb McLaughlin, Shawn Mendes, Seth Meyers, Miguel, Christian Navarro, Liam Neeson, Marc Roberge of O.A.R., Andrew Rannells, Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC, Susan Sarandon, Chloe Sevigny, The Strokes, Swizz Beatz, Nico Tortorella, Kate Upton, Carlos Vives, Michelle Williams, New York Knicks & Rangers players, the Radio City Rockettes and Broadway stars.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks, Inc. to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles. The Foundation works with 30 partner organizations throughout the tri-state area, including hospitals, wish organizations and community-based organizations, to reach children who are facing challenges such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care.

Since it began in 2006, Garden of Dreams has used the magic of MSG and MSG Networks - including the Knicks, Rangers, Rockettes, Westchester Knicks, famed showplaces and two sports and entertainment networks - to brighten the lives of more than 375,000 children and their families. The Foundation takes pride in its commitment to truly change lives, hosting more than 500 events and programs each year.

In addition, through its Garden of Dreams Giving program, the Foundation provides grants that fund important projects such as the refurbishment of gymnasiums and pediatric areas at local hospitals, and the construction of new dance and music studios. The Foundation also meets the critical needs of college-bound high school seniors by providing four-year scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals.

The 2019 Garden of Dreams Talent Show will take place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:00pm. http://gardenofdreamsfoundation.org/

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