Brent Comer, McKenzie Kurtz, Amber Ardolino, More Set for Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer Concert

The fourth annual The Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer—founded in 2023 by Broadway performer Matt DeAngelis (Swept Away) in memory of his mother, Janice, who passed away from metastatic breast cancer in 2022—will be held May 4 at 7 PM at Sony Hall. The fundraiser will also be livestreamed on Playbill.com.

With musical direction by Benjamin Rauhala (Disney Princess—The Concert), the evening of song, celebration, and solidarity will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's funding research for metastatic breast cancer (also referred to as Stage IV). During the event, attendees will hear stories of survival encouragement and celebrate those past and present with an evening of songs from Broadway favorites.

Currently scheduled to perform are Amber Ardolino, Brent Comer, Lissa deGuzman, Christine Dwyer, Keri René Fuller, McKenzie Kurtz, Kara Lindsay, Donald Webber Jr., Omar Jose Cardona, and Onco-Balle Foundation, with more to be announced.

The evening will also celebrate Broadway’s own breast cancer survivors. Kara Lindsay (Once Upon a Mattress, Romy & Michelle) will be recognized with the second annual Fighting Flamingo Award, commemorating her fight against the disease and work in helping to find a cure. Stage IV breast cancer thriver Tami Eagle Bowling (The Eagle Method) will share her story of resilience.

Accompanying the performers will be musical director Rauhala plus Yair Evnine on guitar/cello, Rich Mercurio on drums, Lee Nadel on bass, and Meg Toohey on guitar. Mike Borowski will be the afterparty DJ with additional performers from STAGE TIME.

The forthcoming event serves as both a tribute to Janice’s love for theatre and a rallying cry for the millions affected by metastatic breast cancer, with 100 percent of net proceeds supporting research grants through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the world’s largest private funder of breast cancer research.

“Every day, approximately 117 lives are lost to metastatic breast cancer, but every day, research is changing that story," says metastatic breast cancer thriver Tami Eagle Bowling in a statement. "The Janice Jam turns music into momentum, funding the science that gives patients more time and more hope.”

Matt DeAngelis, creator of The Janice Jam, adds, “Year four, and we continue growing in heart and memory. We do this event annually for those we've lost, those who fight daily, and those who support the path to a cure. This night was created to celebrate my mother, Janice, and has turned into celebrating the millions affected by this disease. #TeamJanice, as we call our unified team of volunteers and staff, are proud to continue building community, advancing research, and honoring love through action.”

​​"The Janice Jam's continued commitment to BCRF reflects exactly the kind of sustained partnership that moves the needle in breast cancer research," states BCRF Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Dorraya El-Ashry. “Metastatic breast cancer remains the leading cause of breast cancer deaths, and accelerating progress of patients living with MBC is one of our highest priorities. Through the generosity of partners like The Janice Jam, we are driving the research that will transform outcomes and extend lives for every patient."

See photos from the 2025 Janice Jam below.

The event is executive produced by DeAngelis, Dwyer, and Bryan Campione (I Was a Teenage She-Devil), with Tami Eagle Bowling, Kim Blair, Christine Ward (BCRF), Nzinga Williams (Masquerade), and PJ Adzima (The Book of Mormon/STAGE TIME) as producers and Alex Temple Ward, Katie Michelle Stahl, Larkin Bogan (Wicked), Ember Productions (Maxwell Haddad and Amber Coates), and Isaac Evans as associate producers. 

Jen Ash (What a Wonderful World, CATS: The Jellicle Ball at PAC) acts as production stage manager, with Alice M. Pollitt (Titanique) as assistant stage manager and Madeline O’Hara and Imani Denson-Pittman as production associates.

Publicity for the event is by Katie Rosin, Kampfire; videographers are Arthur Knox and Brad Wagner, and photographers are Michael Hull and Shawn Salley. Additional Playbill Media support is from Joshua Stone, Len Rodino, Jennifer Marinelli, Dean Greer, Jon Goldman, David Gewirtzman, Robbie Rozelle, and the Playbill editorial team. Merchandising art is by David Winters.

On-site event support is thanks to partners and event sponsors, including Playbill, Paramount Times Square – a Generator Hotel, Clarins, Sony Hall, STAGE TIME, Kampfire, Hurley’s Saloon, and Masquerade New York City.

A limited number of general admission table seating tickets are available at $100 per person by clicking here, with access for guests to a full menu of cocktails and food available for purchase. 

Be sure to check out Playbill’s coverage of this event, including insights from Broadway artists impacted by breast cancer, at Playbill.com/TheJaniceJam.