Tony winner , who plays the Genie in , will host the event, which is planned for March 14 at Gotham Hall (1356 Broadway at 36th Street) in New York City.
A full list of performers is yet to be announced.
Funds raised at the gala will provide vital support for TDF鈥檚 wide range of programs serving theatregoers and theatre-makers. Tables begin at $10,000 and individual tickets are available for $1,500 and $750. To purchase tickets, journal ads, and for more information visit: , email [email protected] or call Sara Accardi at (212) 912.9770 ext. 344.
"Both Tom and his organization continue to be great allies of TDF and its programs, especially evident through our Autism Theatre Initiative (ATI), which we launched in 2011 with an autism-friendly performance of ," said TDF鈥檚 executive director . "ATI has gone on to include other Disney productions, including , Aladdin, and . Tom and Disney regularly welcome TDF鈥檚 Accessibility for Young Audiences students to their shows with special performances that provide the needed accommodations for New York City public school students with hearing and vision loss to enjoy the theatre. Additionally, Tom has personally been involved in TDF鈥檚 Open Doors program as a mentor to high school students through this academic year-long program for over 10 years. Tom鈥檚 commitment and dedication to TDF鈥攁nd Disney Theatrical Productions鈥� sustained partnership with TDF鈥檚 programming鈥攈ave been key elements to the success of our programs."
Disney Theatrical Broadway productions have included , The Lion King, Newsies, , Mary Poppins, and .
