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IN THE HEIGHTS won four Tony Awards in 2008 including Best Musical, Best Sore, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations. It tells the story of a vibrant community in Manhattan’s Washington Heights – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. The touring cast has been receiving raves all across the country. For one night only, this amazing cast will present an entirely different cabaret show featuring they’re calling “guilty pleasures.” You won’t want to miss this special performance.
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JAI RODRIGEZ, a 2-time Help is on the Way veteran, appeared on Broadway as Angel in “Rent,” Carmen Ghia in “The Producers” and in the Off-Broadway musical “Zanna Don’t” as Zanna as well as the TV series “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” He hosted “Groomer Has It” for Animal Planet and “Ultimate Style” on the Style Network with Daisy Furentes. He also appeared on the reality TV show, “Celebrity Duets” and released two singles “Love is Good” in 2003 and “Broken” in 2007. Jai most recently appeared as a newscaster in the music video “Telephone” with Lady Gaga and Beyoncé.
Comedian and playwright MARGA GOMEZ was raised in Washington Heights and is thrilled to share an evening with the cast of her favorite musical. Gomez was named “Best Comedian 2009” by the San Francisco Bay Guardian and is a Drama Desk award nominee, winner of Theater LA’s ‘Ovation Award’ and the GLAAD Media Award. Gomez tours nationally as one of America’s first openly gay comedians. Her television appearances include LOGO, Comedy Central, HBO, PBS and Showtime. Gomez is the author and performer of eight solo plays which have been presented Off-Broadway, nationally and internationally. She is currently starring in her steamy solo comedy “Marga Gomez is Proud & Bothered” at San Francisco’s New Conservatory Theater Center. To learn more about Marga visit www.margagomez.com.
RJ HELTON had to drop out of performing at this benefit due a scheduling conflict with a paying gig. We regret any confusion this may create.
A WEEKEND IN CHICAGO WITH ROUNDTRIP AIR:
Spend two weekend nights (Friday and Saturday) at the beautiful Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel in the heart of Chicago. Includes round-trip coach air. Value: $1,248
IN THE HEIGHTS SHOW PACKAGE:
Four house seats to see this Tony award-winning show now playing at the Curran Theatre through June 13. Includes a backstage tour and meet the cast plus assorted show memorabilia, a show poster signed by the entire San Francisco cast plus a poster from this benefit show signed by this entire cast.
FLY AWAY IN FIRST CLASS COMFORT:
You pick the destination anywhere in the Continental US, Canada or Mexico that Continental flies. Valid through February 2011. Two first class ticket vouchers from Continental Airlines, the official airline of REAF. Value: $6,000+
DINNER FOR 10 PERSONALLY PREPARED BY CHEFs RANJAN DEY
and SARAH DEY AT NEW DELHI RESTAURANT:
Chef/owner Ranjan Dey and his daughter, Chef Sarah Dey, will prepare a gourmet feast for you and 9 of your closest friends. Chef Ranjan brings the traditional Indian styles and flavors while his daugher Sarah adds a contemporary international flair to each course. Dinner includes an assortment of dishes from appetizers to desserts plus 8 bottles of premium wines to pair with the various courses.
A TRIP TO PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO IN A PRIVATE VILLA:
5 days and 4 nights for up to 4 people at Villa Tita, a privatley owned, completely air conditioned 12,000 square foot villa overlooking Old Town Puerto Vallarta and Los Muertos Beach. Plus 2 coach airline vouchers on Continental Airlines. Your Villa Tita vacation includes a cook, housemaid and houseman to attend to your every need. Relax in your own heated swimming pool or play tennis on your own private, lighted tennis court. A short walk down to Los Muertos Beach. Villa Tita must be used within 7 months but the Continetal Airlines certificates are good through February, 2011. Villa Tita doanted by PuertoVallartaVillas.com. They do not have to be used together. Value: $5,600+