Only Make Believe, a non-profit organization that introduces hospitalized children to the magic of theatre, celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a star-studded gala event.
The concert, held November 4 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, featured performances by Tony nominees Andy Karl (Groundhog Day, Rocky), Brad Oscar (Something Rotten!, The Producers) and Euan Morton (Taboo, Hamilton), along with a special performance by Tony winner Sir Ian McKellen.
The event honored Only Make Believe鈥檚 founder Dena Hammerstein, who started the organization in honor of her late husband, James Hammerstein.
Sir Ian McKellen, who has been involved with the charity since its inception in 1999, told 半岛体育 the project was close to his heart.
鈥淚鈥檝e always believed in the healing power of theatre, and it鈥檚 important that Only Make Believe continues to thrive. It鈥檚 the most wonderful idea, I鈥檝e seen kids really brought back to health by these performers.鈥�
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