Be part of an unforgettable evening in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center as the 2nd annual Mazzoni Center Honors benefit pays tribute to actor, activist, and icon, the beloved George Takei. Join George in the audience as a star-studded line-up of performers honor him with an evening of music, meaning, and fun, and as he is presented a special award in recognition of his contributions to the arts and his humanitarian impact. Hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award winning broadcast journalist, Soledad O’Brien.
For the most up-to-date line-up of performers, visit mazzonicenter.org/honors.
Special Guests*
- Reanne Acasio, Broadway Performer (Here Lies Love)
- Richard Barone, MTV VMA nominee and lead singer of The Bongos
- Reeve Carney, Broadway Performer (Hadestown, Spiderman)
- Vance Gilbert, acclaimed singer-songwriter
- Celia Rose Gooding, Grammy Award winner and Tony award nominee, Nyota Uhura on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
- Lauren Hart, Greatest Anthem Singer in NHL History
- Rob Hyman, Philadelphia Rock Legend (The Hooters)
- Ka-Na, Japanese Gold record-selling singer and Best Songwriter of the Year winner.
- Telly Leung, Broadway Performer (Allegiance, Aladdin)
- Dawnn Lewis, Grammy Award winner and actor (A Different World, Star Trek: Lower Decks)
- Alan Muraoka, Emmy Award Winner (Sesame Street)
- Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer, Franklin Institute
- Martha Wash, Grammy nominated voice behind such songs as “It’s Raining Men”
- BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company
- Hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award winner, Soledad O’Brien
- With a special appearance by Rosario Dawson
*Line-up subject to change.
This is a facility rental event presented by an independent organization.
