
Bridge Builders 2008
Celebrating 35 Years of Hope
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center- Ferguson Hall
May 12, 2008
7:30p.m.-9:00p.m. Broadway Entertainment
9:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Carrabba's Sweet Endings After Party

"On Behalf of the eighty children and forty parents who call Metropolitan home every day, and the more than 500 families we see every week, we ask you to join us and become a
Bridge Builder. It is only through your generosity that we are able to reach more people in need. We look forward to your support today and for years to come."
-Stan and Frankie Harrell
Chair-Couple
Our story will come to life as talented Broadway stars perform songs of hope!
(Talent scheduled to appear include)

RITA HARVEY- Recently took over the role of Hodel in the Broadway revival of 'Fiddler on the Roof' starring Rosie O'Donell and Harvey Fierstien. She made her Broadway debut performing the lead role of Christine Daee in The Phantom of the Opera, after two years performing the role with the second national tour.
NEIL BERG (Composer/Lyricist) - Neil is the composer/lyricist of the hit Off-Broadway musical The Prince and the Pauper, which ran for two years at the Lambs Theater in New York City. The New York Times raved (Bergs) music soars on Angels wings. As owner of Leftfield Productions Inc., Neil has produced over a thousand Broadway concerts across the world.

AISHA DE HASS- Broadway credits include RENT and Bring in Da Noise. As a member of the Broadway Inspirational Voices, performances include Three Mo' Tenors, Op Sail 2000 with President Clinton, and Rosie O’Donnell’s Christmas Special.

ANDREA RIVETTE- Just returned from performing in “And the World Goes Round” at Barrington Stage Company in Massachusetts. She spent this summer at the Sacramento Music Circus where she played her dream role, Fantine in Les Miserables.
ROB EVAN- Starred in the original Broadway cast of Jekyll & Hyde, playing the title roles for three years and over 600 performances. His rendition of This is the Moment has been performed at numerous prestigious events including the 2001 Inaugural Gala for President George W. Bush and the Millennium Independence Day US Naval Revue aboard the USS JFK for President Clinton.

ROOSEVELT ANDRE CREDIT- Has developed a national and international singing career as a bass baritone. He has performed with the Chicago Opera Theater, Birmingham Opera and the New York Contemporary Opera.
You'll be inspired by the poignant stories of families from our community who are overcoming the challenges in their lives through the generous support of our community.
For sponsorship information please contact Janet Pantaleo at (813) 209-1267 or email her at janet.pantaleo@metromin.org
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