The Broadway at Birdland series presented In Full Bloom, the inaugural benefit for the Wishing Kids Foundation, on Monday, August 6. Founded by Ryan Murray in honor of his late mother, the Wishing Kids Foundation provides comfort, support, and financial resources for those fighting cancer and other terminal illnesses.
The evening featured a silent auction of Broadway memorabilia and performances by Nick Adams, Nikki M. James, Ramona Keller, Aaron Lazar, Destan Owens, and Clarke Thorell. Joel Waggoner served as musical director.
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Destan Owens, Ramona Keller, Ryan Murray, Nikki M. James, Aaron Lazar, Nick Adams, and Clarke Thorell
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Nikki M. James
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Joel Waggoner and Aaron Lazar perform "The Gypsy in my Soul"
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Destan Owens performs John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s "Blackbird
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Nick Adams sings John Bucchino’s "Unexpressed"
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Clarke Thorell sings Kate McGarrigle’s "Saratoga Summer Song
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Ramona Keller performs "Raven" by Mark Schoenfeld and Barri McPherson
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