BROADWAY STARS AMBER ARDOLINO, BRENT COMER, KERI RENÉ FULLER, MCKENZIE KURTZ, KARA LINDSAY, DONALD WEBBER JR., AND MORE… JOIN MATT DEANGELIS’ FOURTH ANNUAL THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER
FUNDING METASTATIC BREAST CANCER RESEARCH BENEFITING THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
MONDAY, MAY 4
SONY HALL & STREAMING LIVE ON PLAYBILL.COM
New York, NY – March 23, 2023: Amber Ardolino, Omar Cardona, Brent Comer, Lissa deGuzman, Christine Dwyer, Keri René Fuller, McKenzie Kurtz, Kara Lindsay, Donald Webber Jr., Onco-Ballet™ Foundation, and more will take the stage for the fourth annual Matt DeAngelis’ THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) at Sony Hall (225 W 46th St, New York, NY 10019). With musical direction by Benjamin Rauhala (Disney Princess - The Concert), the event will be a powerful evening of song, celebration, and solidarity benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) - funding research for Metastatic Breast Cancer.
THE JANICE JAM channels the magic of Broadway to honor those we've lost, uplift those still fighting, and fund critical research. Founded in 2023 by Broadway performer Matt DeAngelis (Swept Away) in loving memory of his mother, Janice, who passed away from metastatic breast cancer in 2022, alongside a passionate group of friends and Broadway industry colleagues, THE JANICE JAM curates an unforgettable evening of Celebration, Remembrance, and Awareness each year. The event serves as both a tribute to Janice’s love for theater and a rallying cry for the millions affected by metastatic breast cancer, with 100% of net proceeds supporting research grants through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the world’s largest private funder of breast cancer research.
A limited number of General Admission Table Seating are available at $100 per person HERE with access for guests to a full menu of cocktails and food available for purchase. During the event, attendees will hear stories of survival encouragement and celebrate those past and present with a one-of-a-kind evening of songs from the Best on Broadway.
Be sure to check out Playbill’s coverage of this event, including insights from Broadway artists impacted by breast cancer, at www.Playbill.com/TheJaniceJam. The information will feature stories, video segments, and a call to action for donations to BCRF. And this year, the event will live-stream from Sony Hall on Playbill.com on May 4th.
Broadway’s own Breast Cancer Survivors, TV/Broadway stars and more will be announced to participate in addition to the previous names listed. Kara Lindsay (Once Upon a Mattress, Romy & Michele: The Musical) will be also recognized that evening with the second-annual Fighting Flamingo Award commemorating her fight against the disease and work in helping to find a cure. Stage IV breast cancer thriver Tami Eagle Bowling (The Eagle Method) will be sharing her story of resilience.
The evening has musical direction by Benjamin Rauhala (Disney Princess: The Concert) with Yair Evnine (Guitar/Cello), Rich Mercurio (Drums), Lee Nadel (Bass) and Meg Toohey (Guitar). DJ Mike Borowski acts as the afterparty DJ with additional performers from STAGE TIME.
The event is Executive Produced by DeAngelis, Dwyer and Bryan Campione (I Was a Teenage She-Devil), with Tami Eagle Bowling, Kim Blair, Christine Ward (BCRF), Nzinga Williams (Masquerade) and PJ Adzima (The Book of Mormon/STAGE TIME) as Producers and Alex Temple Ward, Katie Michelle Stahl, Larkin Bogan (Wicked), Ember Productions (Maxwell Haddad and Amber Coates), and Isaac Evans as Associate Producers. Jen Ash (What a Wonderful World, CATS: The Jellicle Ball at PAC) acts as Production Stage Manager, with Alice M. Pollitt (Titanique) as Assistant Stage Manager and Madeline O’Hara and Imani Denson-Pittman as Production Associates.
Publicity for the event is by Katie Rosin, Kampfire, with videographers Arthur Knox and Brad Wagner, and photographers Michael Hull and Shawn Salley. Additional Playbill Media support from Joshua Stone, Len Rodino, Jennifer Marinelli, Dean Greer, Jon Goldman, David Gewirtzman, Robbie Rozelle, and the Playbill editorial team. Merchandising art is by David Winters.
On-site event support is thanks to partners and event sponsors, including Playbill, Paramount Times Square – a Generator Hotel, Clarins, Sony Hall, STAGE TIME, Kampfire, Hurley’s Saloon and Masquerade New York City.
Why Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Unlike early-stage breast cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), also referred to as Stage IV, indicates that the cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. While treatments may prolong life, there is currently no cure. Approximately 30% of individuals diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will eventually experience a recurrence as MBC, and each day, we lose about 115 lives to this disease.
“Every day, approximately 117 lives are lost to metastatic breast cancer, but every day, research is changing that story," says MBC thriver Tami Eagle Bowling. "The Janice Jam turns music into momentum, funding the science that gives patients more time and more hope.”
Matt DeAngelis, creator of The Janice Jam, adds, “Year four, and we continue growing in heart and memory. We do this event annually for those we've lost, those who fight daily, and those who support the path to a cure. This night was created to celebrate my mother, Janice, and has turned into celebrating the millions affected by this disease. #TeamJanice, as we call our unified team of volunteers and staff, are proud to continue building community, advancing research, and honoring love through action.”
"The Janice Jam's continued commitment to BCRF reflects exactly the kind of sustained partnership that moves the needle in breast cancer research," said BCRF Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Dorraya El-Ashry. “Metastatic breast cancer remains the leading cause of breast cancer deaths, and accelerating progress of patients living with MBC is one of our highest priorities. Through the generosity of partners like The Janice Jam, we are driving the research that will transform outcomes and extend lives for every patient."
Media Kit with Headshots, 2025 Event Images, and Sizzle Reel
Event Hash Tag: #TheJaniceJam
Playbill Event Page: www.playbill.com/thejanicejam
The Janice Jam Website: www.thejanicejam.com
The Janice Jam Instagram: www.instagram.com/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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