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.

Winter Theater Benefit: Guys and Dolls

Friends of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation who joined us on February 25th for a special preview performance of Guys and Dolls at the Nederlander Theatre agreed that it was a vivacious and enjoyable show.  The evening began with dinner at Blue Fin, where four of our early career scientists spoke about their cancer research and thanked supporters personally.  After the performance, cast members Steve Rosen, who plays Benny Southstreet, and Tituss Burgess, who plays Nicely-Nicely Johnson, met with our guests for a lively question and answer session.
 
Based on the short stories written by Damon Runyon, Guys and Dolls is the classic musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of Broadway. 

Fall Theater Benefit:  Billy Elliot

Friends of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation enjoyed a performance of the critically acclaimed musical Billy Elliot at the Imperial Theatre on December 4th.  The evening began with fine wine and Italian cuisine at BECCO, where guests had the opportunity to meet three of our early career scientists face-to-face.  All spoke about their cancer research projects and thanked the Foundation and its supporters for funding their work.

Billy Elliot is a musical based on the popular movie, which tells the story of a young boy living in a small industrial English town.  He discovers his talent and love for dance, despite the disapproval of his father and brother.

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