Talent Show Rehearsal with ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Songwriters
Academy Award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who contributed to Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land, stopped by the final Talent Show rehearsal to help our Garden of Dreams kids perfect their performances on the Great Stage at Radio City!
Read MoreMSG Classroom Spring 2017: Mario
Working with MSG Networks, MSG Classroom introduces Garden of Dreams teens to the behind-the-scenes world of the television industry and they learn firsthand what it takes to put on a live television show. Students meet with experts in production, editing, directing, camerawork, broadcasting, marketing, social marketing, public relations, advertising sales, and more.
This spring, Mario and other students from Garden of Dreams partner organization WHEDco participated in the MSG Classroom program. Mario shared his experience interviewing New York Rangers goalie Antti Raanta:
"Interviewing Antti Raanta of the New York Rangers was one of the most outstanding experiences I've had. From the preparation to the actual interview,... Read More
Rangers ‘Show Kids New York’: Rockefeller Center
New York Rangers players Mats Zucarello and Mika Zibanejad took the ice at Rockefeller Center with 200 Garden of Dreams kids from Children's Aid Society, Harlem Dowling, Police Athletic League NYC, and WHEDco for ice skating lessons as part of Rangers 'Show Kids NY' program!
Read MoreMoshe
Moshe, from Make-A-Wish Metro New York, joined the New York Rangers and Garden of Dreams family in March 2017 when he signed a five day contract with the team, fulfilling his dream of being a Blueshirt.
During his contract with the team, Moshe joined the players for practice at the Training Center, received pointers from his hockey idol New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, picked out his suit for Casino Night at John Varvatos with some of his teammates, attended the annual New York Rangers Casino Night, and was introduced as part of the blue line during that Sunday's game against the Capitals.
Read MoreTalent Show Rehearsal with Andrew Rannells
In preparation for the 2017 Talent Show, several performers had the opportunity to rehearse with Tony-nominated actor Andrew Rannells, who shared valuable feedback, insight--and some laughs with our kids!
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