Broadway Comes Together at Sony Hall for Matt DeAngelis’ The Janice Jam, Raising over $115,000 for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

May 7, 2025

New York, NY – On Monday, May 5, the Broadway community turned out in dazzling force for The Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer, an unforgettable evening of performance, remembrance, and action held at Sony Hall in the heart of Manhattan’s theater district. The evening, founded by Broadway performer Matt DeAngelis (Swept Away, Hair, Waitress) in honor of his late mother Janice, culminated in an emotional announcement: the event raised an incredible $115,000+ for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and still going at the silent auction which can be found at www.Playbill.com/thejanicejam. The official approved photos from Michael Hull and Shawn Salley can be found here.

The night featured a powerhouse lineup of Broadway talent, including Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, Tony winner John Gallagher Jr., Krysta Rodriguez, Stark Sands, Maia Reficco, and many more. Plus extraordinary nightlife performers from PJ Adzima’s Stage Time which included burlesque, magician, and a sword swallower. DeAngelis and co-executive producer Bryan Campione curated the program to reflect Janice’s spirit—joyful, fierce, and filled with love for the arts.

One of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of the inaugural Fighting Flamingo Award to Krysta Rodriguez, a breast cancer survivor whose advocacy continues to inspire. Powerful performances were punctuated by moving speeches, including one from Stage IV thriver Tami Eagle Bowling, who was surprised by her fifteen-year-old daughter Ashley Bowling singing a duet with Breast Cancer Survivor and Advocate Sarrah Strimel Bentley, reminding the audience of the urgency to fund metastatic breast cancer research.

“The Janice Jam isn’t just a concert—it’s a rallying cry,” said DeAngelis during the show. “And tonight, thanks to the generosity in this room, we’re thrilled to announce we’ve raised $115,000 to fund life-saving research through BCRF.”

The evening featured musical direction by Benjamin Rauhala (Disney Princess: The Concert) and support from a top-tier band and creative team. A pre-show set by DJ Choppy and performances from Astroband kicked off the evening, with an afterparty at Hurley’s keeping spirits high well into the night.

In addition to Sony Hall, the event was made possible through the support of Hurley’s Saloon, Clarins, and event beverage sponsors Ritual Zero Proof Spirit Alternatives, High Noon Spirits, Pink Whitney, New Amsterdam Vodka, and Misguided Spirits, which is proudly employee-owned and operated.

Proceeds from The Janice Jam directly support research grants through BCRF, the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. For more information or to donate, visit www.BCRF.org.

Media highlights and video content are available at www.Playbill.com/TheJaniceJam and in the Media Kit.

Event Hashtag: #TheJaniceJam

About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF)
Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Research is the key to stopping it in its tracks. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, BCRF is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. By investing in the best minds in science to examine every aspect of the disease from prevention to metastasis—and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration—BCRF is accelerating the entire field and moves us closer to the answers we urgently need to end breast cancer. Learn more and get involved at BCRF.org.

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