Chicago company of Wicked to host a benefit cabaret performance
Mon. January 5, 2009 12:00 AM
Defying Inequality, Monday, January 12
Chicago, IL -
On Monday, January 12, 2009 at 8 p.m., the Chicago Company of WICKED will host DEFYING INEQUALITY, a special evening of benefit cabaret performances promoting equality and civil rights. Held at Park West (322 W. Armitage, Chicago) and featuring cast members from WICKED as well as special guest performers, this unique one-night only event will benefit Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality California, Garden State Equality and Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force, four non-profit charitable organizations working to legislate equality and protect civil rights for the gay and lesbian community. All proceeds will be distributed evenly among the four organizations.
Produced by company members of WICKED, the event will feature cast members of the Chicago companies of WICKED and Jersey Boys, cast members from the National Tour of Grease, members of Second City, the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus and other special guests. A silent and live auction will consist of memorabilia from Broadway musicals and Broadway In Chicago shows, gift certificates to area bars and restaurants and other one-of-a-kind items. For more information on DEFYING INEQUALITY, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com/defyinginequality .
DEFYING INEQUALITY will include different musical performances that support WICKED's theme of acceptance and illuminate the musical's message that people should not be judged on first impressions. Performing on their night off from the musical hit, the WICKED cast members and musicians from the Chicago Company, with fellow performers, recognize that in these divisive times we must come together to support one another's rights throughout the country and around the world.
Doors for DEFYING INEQUALITY will open at 7 p.m. General admission is $30. Tickets for premium seating near the stage are available for $50. Tickets may be purchased by calling (312) 559-1212 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com . To make an online contribution, visit www.prideagenda.org/pride/donate and donate to the Empire State Pride Agenda; donors should note DEFYING INEQUALITY in the "Comment" section to ensure that their donation is distributed to DEFYING INEQUALITY.
Produced by company members of WICKED, the event will feature cast members of the Chicago companies of WICKED and Jersey Boys, cast members from the National Tour of Grease, members of Second City, the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus and other special guests. A silent and live auction will consist of memorabilia from Broadway musicals and Broadway In Chicago shows, gift certificates to area bars and restaurants and other one-of-a-kind items. For more information on DEFYING INEQUALITY, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com/defyinginequality .
DEFYING INEQUALITY will include different musical performances that support WICKED's theme of acceptance and illuminate the musical's message that people should not be judged on first impressions. Performing on their night off from the musical hit, the WICKED cast members and musicians from the Chicago Company, with fellow performers, recognize that in these divisive times we must come together to support one another's rights throughout the country and around the world.
Doors for DEFYING INEQUALITY will open at 7 p.m. General admission is $30. Tickets for premium seating near the stage are available for $50. Tickets may be purchased by calling (312) 559-1212 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com . To make an online contribution, visit www.prideagenda.org/pride/donate and donate to the Empire State Pride Agenda; donors should note DEFYING INEQUALITY in the "Comment" section to ensure that their donation is distributed to DEFYING INEQUALITY.