A Night Of Stand-Up Comedy To Benefit The
Garden Of Dreams Foundation Hosted By Steve Schirripa
MARCH 27, 2024 –
8:00PM
THE THEATER AT
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 16 AT 10:00AM
NEW
YORK, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison
Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG
Entertainment") and the Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today
the highly anticipated return of Garden of Laughs – the all-star
comedy benefit that has raised more than $6
million for the Foundation. This year's show, hosted by
Steve Schirripa, will include sets
by the biggest names in comedy: Bill
Burr, Michael Che,
Chris Distefano, Jim Gaffigan, Heather
McMahan, Sam Morril and
Jon Stewart, and will return to The
Theater at Madison Square Garden on March
27, 2024 at 8:00PM. Tickets go
on sale on Friday, February 16 at
10:00AM, with all net proceeds going
directly to the Garden of Dreams Foundation.
"As a longtime Knicks fan, I've always known about Garden of
Dreams – and how Garden of Laughs enables the Foundation to do its
incredible work," said Chris
Distefano. "I couldn't be more honored to be part of such an
amazing lineup for a great cause."
Garden of Laughs will again be hosted by Steve Schirripa, a long-time supporter of the
Foundation and member of the Garden of Dreams advisory board, who
is best known for his roles as Bobby
Bacala in "The Sopranos" and Detective Anthony Abetemarco on "Blue
Bloods." Joining Schirripa and the celebrated comedic lineup
will be entertainment and sports icons, to be announced closer to
the show, who will serve as presenters for this special
evening.
"I'm so excited that Garden of Laughs is back," said
Steve Schirripa. "I've seen
firsthand the monumental impact that Garden of Dreams has on the
young people and families it serves, and I'm honored to host an
event that enables the Foundation to make an immediate and enormous
impact on the community."
Garden of Laughs was previously staged in 2013, 2015, 2017 and
2019. All four previous events were sell-outs and together, raised
more than $6 million for the
Foundation – making Garden of Laughs the Foundation's most
successful fundraiser. Over the years, Garden of Laughs has
featured comedy icons including Sebastian
Maniscalco, Chris Rock,
Jerry Seinfeld, and more.
The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization
that works with the MSG Family of Companies – MSG Entertainment,
MSG Sports and Sphere Entertainment – to positively impact the
lives of children facing obstacles. The Foundation works with
30 partner organizations throughout the tri-state area, including
hospitals, wish organizations and community-based organizations, to
reach children who are facing challenges such as homelessness,
extreme poverty, illness and foster care.
Since it began in 2006, Garden of Dreams has used the magic of
the MSG Family of Companies and its brands – including the Knicks,
Rangers, Rockettes, famed showplaces and two sports and
entertainment networks – to brighten the lives of more than 425,000
children and their families. The Foundation takes pride in its
commitment to truly change lives, hosting more than 500 events and
programs each year.
In addition, through its Garden of Dreams Giving program, the
Foundation provides grants that fund important projects such as the
refurbishment of gymnasiums and pediatric areas at local hospitals,
and the construction of new dance and music studios. The Foundation
also meets the critical needs of college-bound high school seniors
by providing four-year scholarships to help students achieve their
educational goals.
Tickets for Garden of Laughs will go on sale to the general
public on Friday, February 16 at
10:00AM via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets
will also be available at the Madison Square Garden, Radio City
Music Hall and Beacon Theatre box offices on Saturday, February 17. Please note, the lineup is
subject to change.
About The Garden of Dreams Foundation
The Garden of
Dreams Foundation is a non-profit charity dedicated to bringing
life-changing opportunities to young people in need. In partnership
with MSG Entertainment, MSG Sports and Sphere Entertainment –
including the Knicks, Rangers, Rockettes, Westchester Knicks, famed showplaces, and
regional sports and entertainment television networks – the Garden
of Dreams brings young people together to raise their spirits,
build resilience, and provide networking, mentoring and educational
opportunities through MSG's power of community building. All of the
Foundation's activities are driven by four guiding principles –
Education, Inspiration, Grants, and Moments of Joy – and target
young people facing illness or financial challenges, as well as
children of uniformed personnel who have been lost or injured while
serving our communities. Since its inception in 2006, the Garden of
Dreams Foundation has impacted more than 425,000 young people and
their families.
About Madison Square Garden Entertainment
Corp.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is a leader
in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while
forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The
Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues
– New York's Madison Square
Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music
Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a
broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special
events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company
features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular
Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday
tradition for 90 years. More information is available at
www.msgentertainment.com.
Press Contact: MSG Entertainment
– msgepr@msg.com
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