John And Patrick McEnroe To Host Fundraising Comedy Night
New York City’s top comedians will join tennis superstar John McEnroe and his brother Patrick McEnroe for a night of laughs at Sony Hall in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, April 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Comedians Tracy Morgan, Mike Birbiglia, Michelle Buteau, Mark Normand, Rachel Feinstein, Matt Friend and Seth Herzog are featured performers. All proceeds will be going to benefit the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), the transformative youth tennis initiative founded by John McEnroe.“Comedy Night is always a highlight of the year and I'm so thankful to my friend, Marci Klein, who helped me put together this event," says tennis legend and JMTP founder John McEnroe. "I'm looking forward to another successful evening to help us continue to grow youth tennis in New York City.”
Founded in 2012, the Johnny Mac Tennis Project provides access to the sport of tennis for thousands of children and families, primarily from the Harlem and Bronx neighborhoods adjacent to the Sportime Randall's Island Tennis Center. In addition to partnering with local public schools to provide free tennis instruction and making court time available to the community through partnerships with the City and other local nonprofits, JMTP has also disbursed over $8M in scholarships, allowing talented players to compete and receive high-level training through the John McEnroe Tennis Academy.Johnny Mac Tennis Project Executive Director Ryann Cutillo says, “JMTP has had a banner year with the return of our community programs, top-notch college commitments and ongoing success on and off the court for JMTP's scholarship recipients. I'm grateful to all of the comedians who have agreed to perform and help us raise much needed funds to continue our efforts.”This year, JMTP is moving the event from its customary venue of Carolines on Broadway to the larger Sony Hall at The Paramount Hotel in Manhattan’s Broadway district. The new venue features more VIP sections, a larger stage and more room. Tickets to JMTP’s 2023 Comedy Night range from $275 for general admission to $12,000 for eight-person tables with pre-show meet-and-greets with the McEnroe brothers. Guests will join JMTP board members, celebrities and friends for a night of laughter in support of a worthy cause. Click here for ticket information.
The Johnny Mac Tennis Project changes young lives by removing the economic and social barriers to success through tennis. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, JMTP introduces tennis to thousands of New York City children from under-resourced areas, particularly those living in East Harlem and the South Bronx, two communities immediately adjacent to the base at Sportime Randall’s Island. JMTP players are first introduced to tennis as a life-long health, fitness and social activity. For the most dedicated young athletes, ages six to 18 years old, JMTP funds scholarships to the John McEnroe Tennis Academy which provides a pathway to success through competitive tennis, leading to college scholarships, careers in the industry, and for a few, professional tennis careers and perhaps Grand Slam titles.
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