Benefits and GalasTony Nominee Emily Skinner to Headline 42nd Street Moon’s 2020 GalaCome to the Moon celebrates the San Francisco’s venue 27th year.
By
Dan Meyer
January 08, 2020
Tony nominee Emily Skinner (Side Show) will headline 42nd Street Moon’s 2020 gala fundraiser, Come to the Moon, February 4 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
Skinner most recently appeared on Broadway as Georgia Holt in The Cher Show. The stage alum’s Main Stem credits also include Prince of Broadway, Billy Elliott, Dinner at Eight, and The Full Monty.
All funds raised for the gala will benefit the campaign to renovate the Gateway Theatre and expand MoonSchool’s education and outreach programs. The Bay Area venue continues its season with A Gentleman’s Guide to Murder, beginning performances February 26.
Proceeds from the event support Self Help Africa's work to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality, and the impact of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa.
Proceeds from the event support Self Help Africa's work to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality, and the impact of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Alicia Keys musical made its world premiere at the Off-Broadway company and is due to begin performances at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway March 28.
The gala will feature performances from Birch and Cariou's extensive theatrical careers, including Grease, They’re Playing Our Song, and A Little Night Music.
DIFFA raises awareness and grants funds to organizations that provide treatment, direct care services, preventive education programs, and advocacy for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, food and housing insecurities, and mental health issues