#event: second stage sapphire anniversary gala celebrating sarah paulson

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Betsy Wolfe's Instagram Story (November 7, 2023)

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Second Stage Theatre's Instagram Story (November 6, 2023)

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CHECK OUT SOME PHOTOS OF DEREK AND LINDSAY ON THE CARPET OF SECOND STAGE THEATRE'S SAPPHIRE ANNIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATING SARAH PAULSON LAST NIGHT! 📸

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Lindsay Mendez's Instagram Story (November 6, 2023)

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Derek Klena's Instagram Story (November 6, 2023)

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This year has been such a whirlwind for sure! There were still moments of joy to be had whenever we saw many wonderful accomplishments by Derek; making his two debuts at the iconic Carnegie Hall for New York Pops' 21st Century Broadway concert and The Kennedy Center for the production of 'Sunset Boulevard'. Returning to the Moulin Rouge on Broadway with Joanna 'Jojo' Levesque beside him for 15 weeks after (well deserved break) a hiatus, due to 'Sunset Boulevard' and spending time with family. Won a championship broadway softball game tournament (Go Rouge Away! ✊️) and even an award for Broadway.com's Best Replacement in 'Moulin Rouge'! He did several fun tiktoks and sudden appearances in lives along the way during his time in 'Moulin Rouge'. Derek and Elycia celebrated a great milestone within the family when their little boy Dax turned one, and went to see Dillon and the Broadway tour cast of Jagged Little Pill in support. He started teaching at IAMTNYC this past fall and was involved with a couple workshops such as Broadway Workshop, Broadway Evolved and Raffaele Productions this year. Also, he appeared/performed at several events such as Second Stage Theatre's Sapphire Anniversary Gala celebrating Sarah Paulson with Lindsay Mendez (Klendez reunion!), BYU Arts' For Heroes Proved: Veterans Day Celebration, 'The Neverland Ball' for Second Star Events, went to the opening night of 'Parade' and 'Here Lies Love' on Broadway, Jenn Freeman's 'Is It Thursday Yet?' in support. He was able to return to the production of the second season of 'Pretty Little Liars: Summer School' after SAG-AFTRA Strike was over. Then we heard new exciting announcements that were coming for the new year! First half of 'Pretty Little Liars: Summer School' will be premiering soon in the new year, 'Glory Days' Benefit Concert in February, new workshops to be set in the summer of 2024.

So excited and couldn't be any prouder of Derek! And thank you all so very much for supporting this blog for the past six years! Looking forward to much brighter things ahead in 2024!

I hope and wish many blessings, joyous and love to you all for the new year! Happy 2024!

Sincerely,

Dani

Derek Klena Daily admin

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NEWS: According to Broadway World, Derek will be performing at Second Stage Theatre's Sapphire Anniversary Gala celebrating an Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG winner Sarah Paulson. The event will take place on Monday, November 6th at Cipriani Wall Street (55 Wall Street).

The gala will feature a one-night-only show directed by Elena Araoz, music directed by Macy Schmidt, and featuring performances by Kate Baldwin (Superhero), Leana Rae Concepcion (Merrily We Roll Along), Alan H. Green (Charlie and The Chocolate Factory), Lisa Howard (2ST’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Escape to Margaritaville), Celia Keenan-Bolger (2ST’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mother Play), Derek Klena (2ST’s Dogfight, Moulin Rouge!), Lindsay Mendez (2ST’s Dogfight and Everyday Rapture, Merrily We Roll Along), Betsy Wolfe (2ST’s Everyday Rapture, & Juliet) and The Broadway Sinfonietta.

The gala will start at 6:30 pm with cocktails, dinner, live auction and special performances at 7:30 pm. All funds will proceed to Second Stage Theatre's artistic programs.

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