The event will take place on June 10, 2024, at The Cutting Room.
The Felix Organization, Y. D. Fox Entertainment & Ashley Longshore will present the Slay This Way Pride Event, where legendary artist Darryl “DMC” McDaniels will be honored for his monumental contributions to hip hop over the past 50 years, and BroadwayWorld got a sneak peek inside rehearsal.
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The event will take place on June 10, 2024, at The Cutting Room located at 44 East 32nd St. Doors will open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase on the website https://www.thefelixorganization.org/slay-this-way or at the door. Please note that all attendees must be 21 years or older.
Slay This Way promises to be an unforgettable evening of musical entertainment, featuring a variety show showcasing some of the industry's powerhouse singers along with surprise special guests. The lineup includes performances by Rock N Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of Run DMC, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, along with Sam Behr, Jahzara Martina, N'Kenge, Ginger Minj, Jeremy Schonfeld, Donnie Kehr, Debbie Tjong, Molly Russo, Sammy Rae, Dawn Derow, AC Lincoln, Isabelle Gottfried and Alexa Ray Joel. A special appearance by the Royal House of Labeija will add to the excitement of the night.
The event will also introduce Henry Cornell and Gus Schonfeld, with the band consisting of musical director Sam Behr, associate musical director Jackson Bell, and special guests Chris Schultz (drums), Sammy Rae & Friends: Max Zooi, Kellon Reese and Debbie Tjong. Ryan Willard will serve as the auctioneer, while Nimay Ndolo will host the evening. The event is produced by Michael T. Clarkston, with Y Dolly Fox and Ashley Longshore as executive producers.
The highly anticipated online pre-bidding for eight extraordinary auction packages is now live at bit.ly/slayauction offering bidders the opportunity to acquire exclusive experiences and collectibles. Among the highlights are a one year membership to Equinox, Ashley Longshore's Marsha P Johnson Artwork, Richard Bernstein's Debbie Harry 1979 print, an exclusive photo shoot with Fashion And Billboard Photographer Harol Baez with celebrity makeup artist Esteban Martinez, two night stay at Woodstock Way Hotel, private party for 25 guests catered by the esteemed lifestyle expert Mary Giuliani, and a rare guitar signed by rock legends The Rolling Stones and pop sensation Taylor Swift. All pre-bids will close at 2pm on June 10th and will shift to live in person or by phone the night of the event.
Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Dolly Fox
Dolly Fox
Sammy Rae
Sammy Rae
Sam Behr
Debbie Tjong, Sam Behr and Sammy Rae
Isabelle Gottfried and Donnie Kehr
Donnie Kehr
Donnie Kehr
Sam Behr and Donnie Kehr
Dolly Fox and Donnie Kehr
Isabelle Gottfried
Isabelle Gottfried
Isabelle Gottfried and Dolly Fox
Henry Cornell
Henry Cornell
Molly Russo
Molly Russo
Jahzara Martina
Jahzara Martina
Jahraza Martina
Jeremy Schonfeld
Gus Schonfeld
Guis Schonfeld and Jeremy Schonfeld
Jeremy Schonfeld and Gus Schonfeld
Jeremy Schonfeld, Gus Schonfeld and Dolly Fox
N'kenge
N'kenge
N'kenge
N'kenge
AC Lincoln
AC Lincoln and N'kenge
AC Lincoln
Dolly Fox, N'kenge and AC Lincoln
Sam Behr, Dolly Fox and Michael T. Clarkston
Alexa Ray Joel and Sam Behr
Alexa Ray Joel, Sam Behr, Dolly Fox, N'kenge and Jahzara Martina
The Band-Debbie Tjong, Kellon Reese, Jackson Bell, Sam Behr, Max Zooi and Christ Schultz
Sam Behr
Debbie Tjong
Jackson Bell
Kellon Reese
Max Zooi
Chris Schultz
Kellon Reese, Jackson Bell and Sam Behr
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