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Vanguard Theater Hosts Fundraiser Cabaret Pancake Breakfast in May, and Collaborates with Out Montclair for a Drag Variety Show in June

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 05/03/2022


(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- On Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 9 :00am - 2:00pm, Vanguard Theater will host a Pancake and Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser, to raise much needed scholarship dollars for Vanguard’s Summerstock program. Chef June (Vanguard’s Chef extraordinaire) has created a delicious menu of pancakes, waffles and more, and Vanguard's very talented Summerstock actors and alumni will be performing throughout the event. 

There are five seatings: 9:00am - 10:30am, 10:00am - 11:30am, 11:00am - 12:30pm, 12:00pm - 1:30pm, and 1:00pm - 2:30pm (kitchen closes at 2:00pm), with different performers taking the stage. The event will also feature a Tricky Tray, with some incredible baskets, including tickets to shows, Broadway memorabilia, experiences, and more. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the breakfast will go to Vanguard’s scholarship fund, helping every child get to camp! Local businesses that have made generous donations include DeVine Plantery, Gravity Vault, VeroLuce Photography, and more! 

Tickets and more information is available here.

Then on Monday, June 6, 2022, Vanguard hosts Montclair’s first ever Pride Drag & Variety Show, in conjunction with Out Montclair!  With a very special host (stay tuned for an announcement), and directed by Jordyn Jarvis, this will be an event not to be missed!  Starting at 7:30pm, with food by Cafe Moso, specialty drinks, and more, Act One will be family friendly, and Act Two will bring on the spice.  Tickets on sale now. For anyone interested in performing or volunteering, please sign up here. 

Founded in 2015, Vanguard Theater Company is a unique 501(c)(3) committed to changing the narrative through theater dedicated to DREAM: Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Activism & Mentorship.  




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