Christopher Jackson Fundraises For Segerstrom In Live Event
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — On the heels of the original Broadway cast release of "Hamilton" over Disney+, one of the prominent cast members is now working to benefit non-profit arts organizations during the coronavirus shutdown.
Christopher Jackson, who appeared as George Washington in "Hamilton," will star in a benefit concert through non-profit arts organizations. In Orange County, his show "Christopher Jackson: Live from the West Side" will air to benefit Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Jackson, a Tony Award-nominated actor, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning songwriter/composer, will perform from New York's New World Stages. Tickets to the event are $40 per household, according to Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
The event will include original songs, show tunes, pop hits, and personal stories from Jackson's experiences on the sets of "In the Heights" and Hamilton," and "Freestyle Love Supreme." Following the concert, viewers will be able to engage in a chat Q & A.
When you purchase, ticket-holders will receive a password and answer questions on how to view the event.
Logins are not to be shared, as this is a benefit event. Plus, if multiple people use the same login, "it may result in you being excluded from the event," a Segerstrom spokesperson says.
According to a press release, the video will be available for viewing up to 72 hours after the event.
Jackson's show is a virtual event that will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 5 p.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Segerstrom Center for the Arts online.
The concert will raise funds for the following non-profit groups:
Broward Center – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dallas Summer Musicals – in Dallas, TX
Marcus Performing Arts Center – Milwaukee, WI
Overture Center for the Arts – Madison, WI
Straz Center – Tampa, FL
Texas Performing Arts – in Austin, TX
Hennepin Theatre Trust – Minneapolis, MN (tickets available July 29)
Shea's Center – Buffalo, NY (tickets available July 29)
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA (tickets available July 30)
Theatre Under the Stars – Houston, TX (tickets available July 30)
Popejoy Hall – Albuquerque, NM (tickets available July 31)
Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Costa Mesa, CA (tickets available July 31)
Morrison Center – Boise, ID (tickets available August 3)
This article originally appeared on the Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar Patch
