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. :D

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. :D

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