Defying Inequality questions

[bundy5000]

Posted: 1/28/09 at 7:51pm

http://www.defyinginequality.com/index.html

How are these concerts presented? or if anyone has attended one of these events, What should I expect? Anything I should know before I purchase a ticket?

[adamgreer]

Posted: 1/28/09 at 7:53pm

This one is on a much larger scale than the last one, which was held in the second floor lobby of the theater. This one is actually in the theater, and has a lot more performers. It sounds like a really fun event, and it's a GREAT lineup of performers!

[bundy5000]

Posted: 2/8/09 at 3:10pm

Recently Added

Mamma Mia, Billy Elliot, Nathan Lane, David Hyde Pierce.... i wonder how a 5 minute Prop. 8 musical video
will use over 40 performers and companies in 2 in a half hours?

[EugLoven]

Posted: 2/8/09 at 3:13pm

Baby doll, it's not gonna be a 2.5 hour show JUST ABOUT the Prop 8 musical video clip (that's just gonna be reenacted live). In addition, there is going to be MANY MANY many many acts. Speakers, singers, skits, large-company songs, soloists...

It's a benefit concert (like any other on a Monday night) only this one has a CAUSE most everyone is standing-behind (rather than a special interest group).

[bundy5000]

Posted: 2/9/09 at 6:18pm

Just an update.

Carol Shelley, Allison Janney joined concert :)

Rosie's Kids and Cheyenne Jackson dropped

Anyone else recently decide to get a ticket for this? or thinking about it?

*I am sure a lot of changes of the list will be happening. I got a ticket about 2-3 weeks ago and the list was a lot smaller and less glamorous

[Amaranth9]

Posted: 2/9/09 at 8:35pm

Yay for Allison! I know she was in the Prop 8 musical but I wonder if she'll do something besides that or present. Although I'm sure she's familiar with certain things and people already I love how she's settling into the Broadway community (her cameo in Legally Brown was so funny!).

Now if Megan were there we could see the 9 to 5 trio. =)

[adamgreer]

Posted: 2/9/09 at 9:05pm

Is it really going to be three and a half hours long??

(that's what the facebook group says)

[faithzilla]

Posted: 2/9/09 at 9:24pm

Wow. I've never heard of this. I think I just died. I would watch 3 and a half hours of this in a heartbeat.

[bundy5000]

Posted: 2/11/09 at 6:53pm

Cyndi Lauper was just added to the crazy all star cast concert!

[faithzilla]

Posted: 2/11/09 at 9:34pm

Kill me. Just kill me now.

[AntonEgo]

Posted: 2/12/09 at 9:58am

Wait, Cheyenne Jackson dropped out? He doesn't seem like the type to drop out of a benefit. That's too bad.

[lindatnyc2]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 9:52am

Got my tickets yesterday! Whoohoo.

For those who are interested, there seems to be a handful of good seats still available.

[nearthestage]

Posted: 2/13/09 at 3:14pm

I received my tickets today! YAY!!

I think they should tape the show and release it on DVD with the proceeds being donated to an Equal Rights Education fund for those folks who just can't seem to grasp such a simple concept.

[bundy5000]

Posted: 2/17/09 at 5:08pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Sharpton_Joins_DEFYING_INEQUALITY_Benefit_Cast_List_Gold_Kressley_to_CoHost_223_20090217


Rev. Al Sharpton is now gonna be there as well. That was not the cherry i was looking for to top it off. I am looking forward to last minute casting for the rest of the week.

[cglaid]

Posted: 2/17/09 at 5:13pm

Leigh Ann Larkin will also be there.

[Geridith]

Posted: 2/17/09 at 5:23pm

has anyone tried to buy tickets at the Gershwin? Or is it only online? Trying to avoid the surcharge if at all possible...

[TheCharleston]

Posted: 2/17/09 at 5:29pm

that cast list is absolutely out of control... in the best way possible.

[viola13]

Posted: 2/21/09 at 5:58pm

$26.50 lottery announced. Kinda wished I had waited to buy a ticket, but what can you do? And wondering who the big female star they won't be announcing until the concert is going to be.


Lotto details Updated On: 2/21/09 at 05:58 PM

[EugLoven]

Posted: 2/21/09 at 6:19pm

At the risk of bias, I can assure that in an evening full of great performers, songs and stars... there will be a show-stopper in Act 1.

Shoshana Bean singing "House of Love" by Jeremy Schonfeld with the entire New York City Gay Men's Chorus (the very kind of individuals for whom the concert is striving to benefit). VERY powerful song and excellently performed.

I'm SO impressed with the concert producers/organizers Tony Galde, Di Ana Pisarri,Jen Waldman and Schele Williams... an ever-growing and incredible line-up of celebrities and participants!

Facebook Event:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=57561166101

And to address the speculation of filming (as mentioned above), yes there is a video planned, documenting the entire concert-building, rehearsal and staging. No great details on it though (but the cameras are out and rolling already) Updated On: 2/21/09 at 06:19 PM

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 2/21/09 at 9:04pm

It's going to be amazing. :)

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 2/22/09 at 10:19am

I wish I could see this! I bet it will be an incredible night!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 2/22/09 at 10:19am

Those participating....any idea what the running time will be?

I'm just trying to coordinate the bus/train back to NJ for afterwards...it seems like with all of these acts, it could go on for quite awhile.

[bundy5000]

Posted: 2/22/09 at 10:44am

I emailed about it, and they said approx. 3 hours

[Pianolin717]

Posted: 2/22/09 at 10:49am

I really do hope this gets recorded like Eug said!
That is one pretty nice guest list!

[Amalia Balash]

Posted: 2/22/09 at 12:22pm

I'm glad to hear there'll be a video! Sounds like it should be an amazing evening.