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Text in glowing pastel colors reads “When You Wish Upon a Song,” surrounded by sparkling stars and music notes on a black background. The words “Wish” and “Song” shine in pink and blue as colorful musical staves swirl around the phrase.

When You Wish Upon a Song

May 22, 2026

Join us for a magical night of music celebrating the songs that shaped our childhoods. Featuring performances by rising artists, this evening will take you from beloved Disney classics to iconic Broadway favorites. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Metro New York, whose mission is to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. It’s a heartfelt night of nostalgia, storytelling, and impact you won’t want to miss.

Produced by Callie Lepselter.

Music direction by Aidan S. Wells.

Featuring:

Emily Ahrens
Riley Aileen
Megan Bruns
Kirsten Lynn Butler
Carolyn Byrne
Ashlyn Combs
Lily Farrell
Sadie Feingold
Tiffany Furicchia
Abby Goldberg
Sarah Gregori
Eve Harrison
Eva Hurley
Josiah Jennings
Molly McGoldrick
Bella McKivigan
Jeff Parsons
Chris Scanlon
Devyn Schoen
Lexie Schultz
Keegan Sells
Morgan Shisko
Jeffrey Sewell
Dylan Tacker
Timothy Thomas
Amber Weissert
Damon Robert Williams
Rachel Yohe

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

A young woman with long, wavy, light brown hair smiles at the camera. She has fair skin, brown eyes, and is wearing a white sleeveless top. The dark brown background contrasts with her friendly, confident expression in this Josiah Jennings portrait.

Emily Ahrens

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A young woman with long, wavy brown hair and fair skin looks directly at the camera. She has blue eyes and subtle makeup. Set against a solid maroon background, this soft and elegant portrait is by Josiah Jennings.

Riley Aileen

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A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiles gently at the camera. She has fair skin with freckles, light pink lips, and is wearing small stud earrings. She is dressed in a maroon top against a plain white background, photographed by Josiah Jennings.

Megan Bruns

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A young woman with long, braided hair looks directly at the camera against a black background. Styled by Josiah Jennings, she wears a black turtleneck, subtle makeup, and gold hoop earrings. Her expression is calm and composed.

Kirsten Lynn Butler

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Carolyn Byrne, a young woman with long, wavy brown hair, wears a blue denim jacket over a patterned top. She faces the camera, smiling softly with neutral makeup and gold hoop earrings against a muted green, softly blurred background.

Carolyn Byrne

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A woman with wavy blonde hair, light skin, and blue eyes smiles softly. She wears a sleeveless magenta top and small hoop earrings. The softly blurred blue background gives a serene feel to this Josiah Jennings-inspired portrait. Her makeup is natural, highlighting her features.

Ashlyn Combs

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A young person with fair skin, blue eyes, and shoulder-length red hair is smiling softly. Josiah Jennings has light freckles on their face and minimal makeup. The plain, softly lit background draws attention to their friendly expression.

Lily Farrell

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Lyla Karekinian, a young person with long, curly brown hair and fair skin, looks toward the camera with a calm expression. With light brown eyes, natural makeup, and a dark green top, their features stand out against a plain white background.

Sadie Feingold

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A woman with wavy, light brown hair and blue eyes smiles at the camera. She is wearing a sleeveless dark top and natural makeup with red lipstick. The background is a plain light gray, creating a simple and professional headshot.

Tiffany Furicchia

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Abby Goldberg

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Lyla Karekinian, a young woman with long, wavy dark hair, looks slightly over her shoulder toward the camera. She has clear skin, gently arched brows, and wears a sleeveless magenta top against a plain, dark gray background. Her expression is calm and neutral.

Sarah Gregori

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Eve Harrison, a young woman with fair skin, straight light brown hair, and blue eyes, looks at the camera with a neutral expression. She is wearing a black top and gold hoop earrings, standing in front of a plain brown background.

Eve Harrison

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A young woman with medium skin, dark curly hair, and brown eyes smiles softly. She is wearing a bright pink top and leans her head gently against a white wall, the background blurred to highlight her face in this Josiah Jennings-inspired portrait.

Eva Hurley

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Josiah Jennings, a young man with short curly hair and a trimmed beard, smiles broadly, showing his teeth. He wears a black collared shirt and stands against a bright yellow background, the even lighting highlighting his cheerful expression.

Josiah Jennings

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A young woman with long, wavy dark hair, Callie Lepselter, smiles at the camera. She is wearing a bright red top and has light skin. The solid teal blue background creates a cheerful contrast with her outfit.

Callie Lepselter

Producer
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A person with short dark hair and smooth skin looks confidently at the camera. They wear a black tank top and small earrings. The expression is neutral with slightly pursed lips. The background fades from turquoise on the left to yellow-green on the right.

Molly McGoldrick

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A young woman with straight, long dark hair smiles warmly at the camera. She wears a bright blue sweater and small gold hoop earrings. Her background is a solid, warm orange color, creating a cheerful and inviting portrait.

Bella McKivigan

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A young person with light skin and short, curly brown hair smiles gently at the camera. Their eyebrows are dark and full, and they have brown eyes. The background is blurred green foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting.

Jeff Parsons

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A young person with short, curly brown hair and fair skin, Danielle Serrano-Bremer wears a dark suit jacket and white collared shirt, looking directly at the camera against a plain beige background. Soft lighting highlights their facial features.

Chris Scanlon

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A woman with long, wavy light brown hair and blue-green eyes stares directly at the camera. She wears a yellow plaid sleeveless top and a gold necklace. The background is a solid deep blue, and her expression is neutral and confident.

Devyn Schoen

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A young person with wavy, shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs poses against a teal background. With fair skin and subtle makeup, Danielle Serrano-Bremer wears an off-the-shoulder black top, gazing softly at the camera with a gentle expression.

Lexie Schultz

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A young man with short brown hair and fair skin looks directly at the camera, wearing a green sweater with white stripes on the shoulders. The background is softly blurred, focusing attention on his calm, neutral expression.

Keegan Sells

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A young woman with wavy, light brown hair smiles gently at the camera. She is wearing a gold necklace with a four-leaf clover pendant. Her shoulders are bare, and the background is plain white.

Morgan Shisko

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Jeffrey Sewell

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A young man with fair skin, curly brown hair, blue eyes, and a short beard smiles broadly at the camera. He is wearing a green sweater and is outdoors, with a softly blurred natural background.

Dylan Tacker

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A young man with fair skin and short, light brown hair looks directly at the camera. He has green eyes and a slight smile. He is wearing a dark blue T-shirt and is posed against a plain, muted gray background.

Timothy Thomas

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A young woman with long brown hair and light skin smiles softly. She has green eyes, light makeup, freckles, a nose piercing, and small earrings. Inspired by the natural style of Gabe Woodard, she wears a white top against a warmly blurred background.

Amber Weissert

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Aidan S. Wells, a smiling man with dark hair, beard, and glasses, stands against a bright yellow background. He wears a black jacket over a dark shirt, and his expression is friendly and approachable.

Aidan S. Wells

Music Director
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Damon Robert Williams

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A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair smiles brightly at the camera. She is outdoors, with blurred buildings and a soft, warm light in the background. She wears a sleeveless light top and appears happy and relaxed.

Rachel Yohe

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Past Performances

  • Fri, May 22 :7:00 pm
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