An Evening Celebrating Life and Hope; Cancer awareness through the arts.

Sept. 27, 2012 - PRLog -- La Vie Theaters Inc. announces an Evening Celebrating Life and Hope, a Pink Carpet cancer charity event which will enlighten, entertain, and provide hope through the arts!  This thought provoking event will take place at the Jackie Kennedy-Onassis Theater on October 28th. The evening is headlined by a performance written, produced, and composed by Shandell King whose experience includes roles in the hit TV show Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and CBS’s Guiding Light. The moving musical, Yahweh on Broadway, receives musical direction from Grammy Award Nominee film composer, arranger, and producer Joel Diamond. Joel has produced and has served as musical director for Eric Clapton and has produced for a wide array ballets, theatricals and film scores in the entertainment industry.

This exclusive charity event will raise awareness and provide healing, hope, and inspiration for those who have experienced or identified with breast cancer in their life or community. The effects of a cancer diagnosis can be devastating both physically and mentally. “Our mission is to raise funds for cancer research and to enlighten entertain and provide hope, to those affected by the disease,” said King. “Recognizing the devastation of cancer, La Vie Theaters has developed this creative event to carry out its mission of hope and awareness.”

The featured musical, Yahweh on Broadway, is a story of Greg Mckenzie’s journey and triumph after suffering the loss of his mother to breast cancer. It is a journey to finding peace with God in the shadow of this tragedy. The inspired musical was written after the tragic loss of the playwright's cousin to Hodgkin’s Lymphoma while also enduring the rising number of friend’s with loved ones affected by cancer.
“Yahweh is coming to Broadway, and Greg is determined to stop him” explains King. “He is devastated that God would allow his mother to die. Then three yentas come to the rescue and he is transitioned into the biblical Exodus. This tragic story turns from pain to joy and forgiveness!”  The Music Direction by Joel Diamond is an inspirational mix of outstanding ballads and group numbers in the grand tradition of Broadway.

The magical evening will serve to honor the lives of loved ones lost, survived, and those who are battling cancer as well as honor the 9/11 first responders that lost their lives to cancer due to asbestos poisoning. The first 40 cancer patients to attend the event will receive cancer care bags containing makeup and wellness literature, the first 100 tickets purchased will be entered to win an exclusive dinner for two at the fabulous Blue Water Grill in Union Square, New York.

The entire cast and crew brings a wealth of theater experience and an even stronger abundance of passion for this cause. They are committed to the organization’s mission and together, set a goal of raising $40,000 to support the cause of breast cancer research.  Join La Vie Theaters for this special event and be a part of a remarkable and inspirational cause.

Donations for tickets range from $50 to $249 for VIP seats, with reduced donation amounts for students and children. Please contact La Vie Theaters at info@lavietheaters.org or 646-544-6828 for additional information, ticket information and donation levels. Also, be sure to check out the La Vie Theaters facebook page at www.facebook.com/lavietheaters.