December 27, 2013
Stonewall National Museum & Archives Presents Fundraiser with Megan Mullally
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 2 MIN.
On Thursday, January 16, 2014, the Stonewall National Museum & Archives (SNMA) presents a fundraiser at the Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale) featuring two time Emmy Award-winning television and Broadway star Megan Mullally, alongside Sirius XM radio star Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host, and produced by Mark Cortale.
This event is presented by Broadway @ The Parker as a special benefit for Stonewall National Museum & Archives. The fundraiser begins with an open bar and silent auction at 6:00 p.m. with the performance at 8:00 p.m. Only tickets purchased through the Stonewall Museum website or office at (954) 763-8565 will benefit SNMA. This special fundraiser was arranged with thanks to Megan Mullally and the Parker Playhouse and event sponsors Hotspots Media Group, Mark's List, South Florida Gay News, The Stella Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward and Paul Fasana.
Famous for her iconic role as Karen Walker on the groundbreaking hit TV series "Will & Grace," two-time Emmy Award winner Megan Mullally starred on Broadway in "Grease," "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Young Frankenstein." With her legendary wit and expert musicality, don't miss the fun as Mullally shoots the breeze, dishes the dirt and raises the roof performing a host of classic Broadway songs with Sirius XM radio star and pianist Seth Rudetsky.
Fundraiser tickets are available in two tiers of participation, each with special benefits. VIP tickets are available for $200 and seats in front row center, pre-show open bar, and a post-show champagne reception including photographs with Megan Mullally.
Supporter level tickets are available for $100 and feature a pre-show open bar reception and premium orchestra-center seating for the performance. Also featured that evening is a silent auction packed with a variety of exclusive items including hotel and dining experiences, artwork and personalized original art commissions, tours, trainers, consultations and even a floral tiffany lamp.
A preview of the silent auction will be made available online with the option to bid. Email [email protected] to be included. All proceeds benefit Stonewall National Museum & Archives and the Stonewall National Education Project.
About the Stonewall National Museum and Archives
Now celebrating its 40th anniversary year, Stonewall National Museum & Archives is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c) (3) that promotes understanding through preserving and sharing the proud culture of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their significant role in society. Visit stonewall-museum.org for tickets and more information.
Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.
