The evening included festive cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and performances by Nicholas Rodriguez (Tarzan, “One Life to Live”), teaching artists Billy Porter (Kinky Boots), Matthew Scott (Jersey Boys), Kirsten Scott (Follies), Morgan James (Godspell), BDF alumnus Ryann Redmond (Bring It On) and current Broadway Dreams students from across the country.

View the Entire Photo Gallery Jack O'Brien and Katie Holmes Photo by Monica Simoes

The Broadway Dreams Foundation training program also offered week-long summer performance intensives in Omaha and Atlanta. BDF students receive training in acting, dance and vocal performance before participating alongside Broadway performers in concert events open to the public.