Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction to host An Evening for Broadway

LACONIA — The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction will hold its third annual theater fundraising event, An Evening of Broadway, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at The Colonial Theatre Laconia.

“We are very excited to be collaborating with local community theater groups to create this fundraising event,” said Jennifer Kelley, the auction’s executive director. “Our area is robust with talent, and we are eager to showcase them. We are also thrilled to give kids in need the ability to attend the show at no cost with our Sponsor a Seat initiative.”

The show will offer musical performances of all ages from local community theater groups, including Franklin Footlight Theatre, Gilford Performing Arts, Interlakes Theatre, Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, The Power Chords, Streetcar Company and Winnipesaukee Playhouse. Students from Broadway North Dance Studio and Stages Dance Academy will be performing as well. Radio personality Pat Kelly will serve as emcee.

“An Evening of Broadway is such a fun and creative way to support children in need, while also showcasing the exceptional local talent we have here in New Hampshire.” explained Jenn Demers, marketing and community engagement officer for Franklin Savings. “As a community bank, we know that by giving back, we have the opportunity to grow stronger as a community. We are thrilled to support The Lakes Region Children’s Auction.”

For more information, visit ChildrensAuction.org.