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Hugh Jackman, James Taylor, Kathleen Turner et al. Contribute to Online Charity Auction

Hugh Jackman
(© Joan Marcus)
Hugh Jackman
(© Joan Marcus)

Numerous stage stars are currently contributing to online charity auctions through charitybuzz.

Among them is Hugh Jackman, who will participate in a meet and greet following his show, Hugh Jackman – Back on Broadway, with proceeds benefiting The FEED Foundation.

An opportunity to meet Grammy-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor at the cast party following the closing performance of his theatrical debut as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at the Berkshire Theatre Festival, will benefit Berkshire Theatre Group.

A meet and greet with Kathleen Turner following a performance of Red Hot Patriot at Geffen Playhouse will benefit ACLU of Southern California.

Additional meet and greets up for bidding include Gabriel Byrne/James X; Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells/The Book of Mormon; James Earl Jones/The Best Man; Adam Pascal/Memphis; Mandy Patinkin/An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin; and Rosie Perez/Close Up Space.

Among the other shows offering charity packages include the Broadway productions of Annie, Follies, Godspell, The Lion King, Lysistrata Jones, Mary Poppins, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, War Horse, and Wicked.

For more information, and to make bids, click here.