True Love: A Tribute to Daniel McDonald

Show Description

"Daniel McDonald was an extraordinarily talented and charismatic theatre force, whose kindness and sensitivity to those he loved and who loved him was indescribable.  It is his voice in certain songs that Fred and I wrote tat I will always hear in my head.  For Mujah, his children and those of us who continue to grieve his loss, this album has a special resonance." - John Kander

The Album TRUE LOVE, came about because of the untimely death of Tony nominated Broadway star Daniel McDonald on February 15, 2007 -- the same day as his son Fosco's 6th birthday. Daniel and his wife Mujah came up with the idea of recording an album for posterity -- a way to capture the voice that lit up Broadway – as a gift to their children Fosco and Ondina, but also to inspire all of those who listen. TRUE LOVE is an important album in that it is a concrete example of how a father faced with his own mortality took action and used what time he had left wisely. In Daniel's case, as a husband, father and actor, he bore the responsibility of doing what he could to live on in the hearts and minds of his family, friends and fans. Tonight will be a celebration of the life and music of Daniel McDonald, as well as a benefit for the cancer charity Team Continuum, the organization that offered Daniel and support and assistance when he and his family needed it the most.  To learn more about Team Continuum, please go to www.teamcontinuum.net.

Performing in tonight's show will be:
John Kander
Karen Ziemba
Melissa Errico
Judy McLane
David Beach
Cady Huffman
Mamma Mia ensemble cast
Mary McDonald
… and more!

Musicians:
Michael Hashim, Jesse Gelber, Doug Largent, Kevin Dorn, John Boswell