CURE Epilepsy is proud to present CURE Epilepsy Takes Manhattan, an inspiring one-night-only event on May 4 at DRAMMA in New York City. Host Miguel Cervantes will be joined onstage with members from the original cast members from the Broadway hit American Idiot, reuniting on stage for this special evening: Rebecca Naomi Jones (Hadestown), Libby Winters (Almost Famous), Ben Thompson (Waitress), Alysha Umphress (Scotland, PA) and Brian Johnson (original cast of Spring Awakening). They will be joined by Andrew Call (original cast of Groundhog Day) and Van Hughes (original cast of Almost Famous), making this a rare gathering of acclaimed Broadway talent in an intimate setting. The evening blends together an intimate program of music, storytelling, and meaningful conversation in support of life-changing epilepsy research.
CURE Epilepsy is proud to present CURE Epilepsy Takes Manhattan, an inspiring one-night-only event on May 4 at DRAMMA in New York City, featuring a reunion of original cast members from the Broadway hit American Idiot. The evening blends together an intimate program of music, storytelling, and meaningful conversation in support of life-changing epilepsy research.
The event will be hosted by Broadway star Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton on Broadway and in Chicago) and his wife, award-winning author, speaker and CURE Epilepsy board member Kelly Cervantes. The Cervantes’ personal journey losing their daughter Adelaide to epilepsy days before her fourth birthday has made them passionate champions of epilepsy research.
This year’s featured performers include an extraordinary lineup of Broadway stars from the original cast of American Idiot, reuniting on stage for this special evening: Rebecca Naomi Jones (Hadestown), Libby Winters (Almost Famous), Ben Thompson (Waitress), Alysha Umphress (Scotland, PA) and Brian Johnson (original cast of Spring Awakening). They will be joined by Andrew Call (original cast of Groundhog Day) and Van Hughes (original cast of Almost Famous), making this a rare gathering of acclaimed Broadway talent in an intimate setting.
CURE Epilepsy Takes Manhattan is more than a night of entertainment—it is a critical fundraiser supporting innovative, patient-focused research aimed at finding a cure for epilepsy. Funds raised directly fuel cutting-edge scientific initiatives designed to accelerate breakthroughs, improve treatments to change lives and ultimately, cure epilepsy.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about making a difference in the epilepsy community. Through shared experiences and a collective commitment to progress, the evening highlights the impact of coming together for a common cause.
With a longstanding mission to fund research and drive progress toward a world without epilepsy, CURE Epilepsy continues to lead efforts that transform hope into action. CURE Epilepsy Takes Manhattan plays a vital role in sustaining that momentum and bringing together artists, advocates, and supporters for a common cause to ensure that no promising research goes unfunded.
Event Details
What: CURE Epilepsy Takes Manhattan
When: Monday, May 4, 2026, 6-9PM
Where: DRAMMA, 1604 Broadway
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://CUREepilepsy.org/Manhattan26
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