Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora, producers and owners of the iconic 42nd Street restaurant West Bank Cafe, announced the official Renaissance Gala, marking the reopening of one of New York City’s most beloved cabaret venues, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, to be held on Monday, April 14 at 7PM. The event will raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA), one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations, and will reveal the historic venue’s renovation, currently being completed by Tony Award® winner and renowned architect and theater designer David Rockwell.

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Performers welcoming the Laurie Beechman Theatre back to 42nd Street include Chip Zien, Tony Award winner André De Shields, Tony Award winner Matt Doyle, Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, Tony Award winner Lillias White, Jak Malone, Milo Manheim, Elizabeth Gillies, Bryan Batt, Christine Pedi, Joe Iconis, Jelani Remy, Emma Pittman, and JJ Niemann.

Additional performers for the Renaissance Gala will be announced soon.

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Renaissance Gala features Music Direction by Benjamin Rauhala with Stage and Venue Lighting Design by Aiden Bezark,  Brendan McCann serves as Creative Consultant.

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For General Admission Tickets and Reserved Seating: CLICK HERE

For Tax Deductible Sponsorship Level Tickets:  CLICK HERE

All Proceeds go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

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