Our Theater Benefits are exciting cancer fundraising events that offer the chance to attend a dinner at a premier New York restaurant, followed by tickets to a successful or highly-anticipated Broadway show.  Guests also have the opportunity to hear first-hand from the scientists themselves about the impact that Damon Runyon funding and support has on their cancer research.

Fall Theater Benefit:  On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

On November 15, 2011, friends of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation enjoyed a performance of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever starring three-time Grammy Award winner, two-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr.  The evening began with dinner at Ça Va, celebrity chef Todd English's French-inspired Brasserie, where four of our early career scientists spoke about their research and were able to personally thank supporters.

Spring Theater Benefit: Catch Me If You Can

Our Spring Theater Benefit featuring a special preview performance of the new Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can, an adaptation of Steven Spielberg’s hit movie, was held on March 29, 2011.  The evening began with dinner at Insieme, where friends of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation also met three of our young scientists who explained their current research projects and personally thanked supporters.

For more information on our Theater Benefits, contact Kim Kubert, Director of Special Events, at 212.455.0501 or kim.kubert@damonrunyon.org.