Bon Jovi sings to raise funds

Bon Jovi sings to raise funds

Saturday, June 04, 2005

A summer concert appearance in New Jersey by Jon Bon Jovi usually means a Giants Stadium show with his Bon Jovi band. Or at least an arena or amphitheater gig.

But he will perform solo, in a substantially smaller venue -- Red Bank's 300-seat Two River Theater -- on July 11.

The show, which will feature music as well as a question-and-answer session, will benefit the theater's educational programs. "This facility is here to showcase and inspire that next generation," said Bon Jovi in a statement. "With the help of the Two River community, I hope to help raise the funds to facilitate Two River Theater's wonderful programming for children."

Bon Jovi, 43, lives with his wife Dorothea and their four children.

Tickets, $500, were still available at press time. Call (732) 345-1400, ext. 810.

The theater officially opened in early May with a production of the play "You Can't Take It With You" after presenting another unplugged concert, by Bruce Springsteen, in April. Springsteen's performance was taped for a VH1 special. Jon and Dorothea also hosted a fund-raising gala for the theater in April.

For information on other Two River presentations and its educational programs, visit the Web site, http://www.trtc.org.

That sounds like a great show!

Becky

I agree with Becky it does sound like a great show and a answering session too .. very cool bonus .....

are you going Mouse ?

Like Val said (on backstage) even for a charity 500$ that's too much money for me .... I couldn't pay that much

Eeek!! No way. I wish I could, but that 250 dollars I am paying next week is even too rich for my blood.

Me neither - $1000.00 for 2 tickets is too much for me.

Kathleen

$500?!?! - and i thought the $250 listening parties were dear!

the point of the gig is fundraising - would it be so difficult for jon to make a sizeable donation so he doesnt exclude about 70% of fans from the gig?

I don't think it's aimed at bon Jovi fans - look at the charity involved. It's for the locals.

Exactly, and that area has people who CAN afford it.

And how does one know that Jon hasn't made sizable donations? But why should he make it cheap so his "fans" can afford it. Part of going to a FUNDRAISER is shucking out the cash for a special event.

Becky

did u get a seat at the elements ?

Dawn