Passing It On

Join us at "Passing It On," an evening of star performances to benefit Rosie's Broadway Kids. Click here to purchase your tickets!

Maravel Arts Center Opens!

RBKids is celebrating the grand opening of their new building tonight! The Maravel Arts Center, located in the heart of New York's theatre district, houses dance and music studios, offices, and hangout spots for the kids.

You can take a tour of the building here!

Winter Intensive

Mention the code "Rosie" to receive an online discount for our Winter Intensive Workshop!

Join us for this five-day workshop with RBKids acclaimed staff at the new Maravel Arts Center in the heart of New York City’s theater district. The workshop will consist of classes and rehearsals, taught by RBKids staff with visits from the Broadway, television and film communities. It culminates in The Spotlight on Broadway Variety Show to be performed on Saturday afternoon at Maravel Arts Centers’ Russ Berrie Performance Studio.

To register your child, contact TJ Berardo at (646) 434-2274 or tj@rbkids.org


The Winter Intensive is part of Spotlight on Broadway!, the newest initiative from Rosie's Broadway Kids. Spotlight on Broadway! features classes and residency programs that allow everyone to experience the teaching excellence of RBKids.

Click here to learn more.

a post from Lori

Dear friends,

As we move into the final weeks of 2008, I think it is a good time to review the wonderful year we had at RBKids, some of which you've read about on this blog! Our artistic accomplishments were many, from the PS Broadway in-school performances, and original ACTE II summer intensive final show, to our nationally televised TV appearances on Rachael Ray, Rosie Live, and Live from Rockefeller Center on NBC just last night. The ACTE II students also performed at benefits around the city- Gilda’s club, Children Affected by Aids Foundation, and at Societe Generale’s upcoming Christmas party at the Rainbow Room. We prepared ten 8th grade students for admittance into Performing Arts High schools, the results of which we will find out in the spring.

Our greatest and most pressing challenge for the upcoming year is fiscal. The economic crisis has affected us all; giving has been reduced across the board for almost all charitable organizations, and unfortunately, we've had to make cuts to the budget across all areas by cutting schools, services, and part-time staff. However, we are left with our greatest asset: the excellent teachers and their commitment to the students of RBKids.

In order to continue the important work we do, we will need your help in 2009, and I encourage you to make a donation, no matter how small, today, by visiting www.rbkids.org.

Thank you, as always, for keeping up with the family here at RBKids! We look forward to the year ahead.

Web Auction

Are you unable to attend Rosie's Gala, but still want to help out? Now you can on CharityBuzz.com, where an online auction supporting the gala is currently is progress.

So if you're looking for a unique holiday gift or just want to treat yourself to something special, check out the one-of-a-kind items that the auction has to offer. You can't go wrong when you bid on items like tickets to a taping of Dancing with the Stars, a Caribbean vacation, signed Rosie merchandise, or any other of the exciting auction items! All proceeds will benefit Rosie's Gala: Building Dreams for Kids. Click here to make a bid!

Rosie's Gala Tickets

$150 Show-Only Tickets now on sale for Rosie's Gala:
Building Dreams for Kids November 24, 2008
Marriott Marquis, Times Square

For $150 contribution, you can be a part of Rosie's Gala and see a spectacular tribute to Chita Rivera, performed by Broadway's finest, including Bebe Neuwirth, Christine Ebersole, the new Broadway cast of West Side Story and Rosie's Broadway Kids!

Ticket buyers will be seated at 9 PM. Tickets do not include dinner or auction. Proceeds benefit Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation and Rosie’s Broadway Kids.

For more information and tickets, call 914-579-1000.

A Very Rosie Birthday Party!

RBKids is excited that our friend Kaitlin (pictured) recently hosted a Rosie's Broadway Kids birthday party! We met Kaitlin on one of Rosie's Rfamily cruises, when she participated in RBKids classes on the ship! Since then, she and her family have kept in touch with us and have even come to watch some of our classes in New York City. For her birthday, she graciously decided to ask her guests to donate to RBKids in lieu of any presents they might bring.

We know it's not easy for an 8 year old to give up gifts on her birthday, and we are so thankful for the contribution of over $350! That's enough to outfit about 4 kids in our program with dancewear.

Thank you very much Kaitlin - we appreciate that you used your gifts to give our kids one!