Comedy For a Cure Benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Presented by the New York ComedianÂ’s Coalition at CarolineÂ’s on Broadway
On Wednesday, August 31st, the New York Comedian’s Coalition (“NYCC”) will host an evening of comedy at Caroline’s on Broadway.
NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) August 27, 2005
On Wednesday, August 31st, the New York Comedian’s Coalition (“NYCC”) will host an evening of comedy at Caroline’s on Broadway. All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society a national voluntary health agency dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
"The New York Comedian’s Coalition is very pleased to have Caroline’s and a line up of talented comedians collaborating on this joint effort," said NYCC co-founder Ted Alexandro. "Laughter has a way of bringing people together and we believe by delivering quality comedy at an event such as this we can raise money and awareness for this well respected charity and its mission.”
Scheduled to perform are Todd Barry, Ted Alexandro, Tom Shillue, Russ Meneve, Rusty Ward and Jesse Joyce, all boasting an impressive list of credits including appearances on Letterman, Conan OÂ’Brien and Last Comic Standing. Barry, Shillue and Alexandro have also recorded their own half hour specials airing on Comedy Central.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
CAROLINES ON BROADWAY
1626 Broadway (btwn 49th & 50th)
New York, New York
9:30 PM
Www. carolines. com
Admission: $15 + 2 drink minimum
Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 212 757 4100 between the hours of 10am and 10pm
About the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $360 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.
To learn more, visit www. leukemia. org or call 914.949.5213.
About the New York ComedianÂ’s Coalition
Formed in December 2004 by over 300 of New YorkÂ’s top comedians, the NYCC seeks to establish an unprecedented level of dialogue with the comedy clubs in New York toward the goal of bettering the working environment for both club and comic and, ultimately, providing a better product for the customer.
With respect for one another and a real desire to honor the great tradition of standup comedy in NY, we move forward in the sincere hope of taking comedy in New York to new heights.
Visit www. nycomedianscoalition. com for details.
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