Local Chelmsford residents join in on March to a Million$$$

Voices of Hope’s “March to a Million” campaign is nearing the finish line – having donated more than $900,000 to cancer research! To continue advancing towards this incredibly ambitious and significant goal, a fall gala is underway, crafted to attract and engage a broad audience through a production that celebrates musical theater’s most beloved composers. An Evening with Sondheim, Schwarz, and Webber promises a rousing theatrical experience of song and dance that celebrates the work of some of Broadway’s finest: Stephen Sondheim (West Side Story, Into the Woods, Company), Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell), and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat).

The music of these luminary contemporary artists is credited with changing the face of theatrical performance and laying the groundwork for a new generation of creativity, demonstrated by their bold new visions, direction, and vision (e.g., Lin Manuel Miranda; In the Heights, Hamilton, Jason Robert Brown; The Last 5 Years, Songs for a New World, etc.)

Similarly, donations through Voices of Hope directly support bold new directions of cancer research. Immunotherapy, as well as the incredible advances in genomics and targeted therapies, are creating a whole new generation of treatment options and increased hope for both current and future generations of individuals and families impacted by cancer.

Several residents from Chelmsford are part of this cast of over 75 performers who lend their support and talent to this organization of ordinary people on an extraordinary mission.

Diane Meehan will be a featured vocalist in the song, Sunday from Sunday in the Park with George.
Her husband Kenny will be featured in the musical number All For The Best from Godspell.

Anita Kelly will be a featured vocalist in No Time At All from Pippin.

Diane Earley will be a featured vocalist as part of a quintet performing Somethings Coming from West Side Story done in the style of the Manhattan Transfer. Her husband Roy is a featured vocalist in the musical number Anyone Can Whistle from the show of the same name.

Daniel Tang also from Chelmsford serves as one of two music directors for this production and will be playing on the drums in the pit during the show with a 16 piece orchestra.

To date, Voices of Hope have donated more than $900,000 to cancer research. Your support will help them meet their million-dollar goal and exceed it! For the cost of a ticket, you will be part of their amazing journey; helping to make cancer history one song at a time!

The Gala will be performed at the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly on October 8th.
Proceeds from An Evening with Sondheim, Schwartz, and Webber benefit the Termeer Center for Targeted Therapies at MGH Cancer Center. Tickets are available now through www.nsmt.org/concerts.html: $75 (Rows A-C) | $50 (Rows D-J) | $40 (Rows K-P). Visit vohboston.org for more information.

About Voices of Hope
Voices of Hope (VOH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with more than 150 members who share a passion for the performing arts and a desire to join the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for cancer research. Bringing such memorable shows as Titanic, Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Godspell to the stage since 2009, sell-out audiences have praised Voices of Hope for the quality of their productions and impact on the local cancer community. More information—including performance photos, videos, and upcoming events—is available at www.vohboston.org.