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SOLD OUT ____________________________________________________________________________________
Nelson co-produced and performed in the premier reading of the new rock musical, SOLD OUT written by
J. Robert Spencer and Christopher David Carter. The reading was held on March 5, 2001 at the McGinn/Cazale
Theatre in New York City.
Pictured (at right): 1. Nelson as “The Manger” 2. The Cast of Sold Out: Mary Mossberg, J. Robert Spencer, Nelson and Christopher David Carter
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PAUL NEWMAN'S "HOLE IN THE WALL GANG CAMP" BENEFIT __________________________________________
Nelson shared the stage with Paul Newman, Tony Randall, Michael J. Fox, Gregory Hines, Carol King, Kristen Chenoweth,
Joshua Bell, James Naughton and Joanne Woodward at the annual benefit for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Nelson and trombonist Jonathan Arons performed “Cry Me A River”, their critically acclaimed number from the musical SWING.
Sarah Jane also played the role of “Grace” in the final skit of the evening, a take-off on the musical Annie.
Paul Newman played Annie and Tony Randall was an enticing Miss Hanigan complete with wig and dress.
The highlight of the evening was getting to know the spirited courageous campers who attend The Hole in the Wall
Gang Camp every year.
To learn more about this wonderful camp for children with terminal illness (and see what happens to all the profits
from Newman’s Own food products) click HERE.
Pictured (above):
1. Nelson was thrilled to share her dressing room with (left to right) Kristin Chenoweth, Sherry Kondor, Carole King, and Joanne Woodward
Pictured (at bottom right):
2. Nelson poses with a Hole in the Wall Gang camper
Pictured (at left from top):
3. Nelson rehearses the finale with the campers, Paul Newman, and James Naughton
4. Nelson rehearses the Annie skit with Paul Newman as "Annie" and James Naughton as "Daddy Warbucks"
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DIVA DOTS _________________________________________________
Sarah Jane was a featured model in the ad campaign for DIVA DOTS. Check out
www.divadots.com to find out more about this fun product.
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ARFF ________________________________________________________________________________________
Sarah Jane starred as “Samantha” in Nicky Akmal’s short film, Arff…
The 14 minute short was well received at film festivals around the country.
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THE NEXT BIG STAR _______________________________________________
Long after Star Search and just before American Idol hit the scene,
Ed McMahon hosted a program called The Next Big Star on PAX-TV. Sarah Jane won
the Female Vocalist Category on the first episode performing her original
song entitled, Water Under the Bridge.
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9/11 BENEFIT PERFORMANCE ____________________________________________________________________
Sarah Jane performed in a benefit honoring the victims of 9/11 at Don’t Tell Mama in NYC.
The money raised went to “The New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund.”
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MONTEFIORE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BENEFIT _______________________________________________________
 
Sarah Jane Nelson performed at the Stately Homes Music Festival, a fundraiser for the Montifiore
Children’s Hospital. The event brings in millions of dollars for this excellent children’s hospital
located in the Bronx.
Pictured (at left): Nelson relaxes with husband, René Millán, before her performance.
Pictured (at right): Nelson performs with trombonist, Dan Levine.
Click here
to find out more about this wonderful hospital.
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HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE AT MONTEFIORE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ________________________________________
Sarah Jane organized a group to sing at the Montifoire Children’s Hospital during the holidays 2001.
Hospital President, Dr. Irwin Redliner, M.D. allowed Sarah Jane along with René Millán and Jason Paige
(pictured at right) to make rounds throughout the entire facility singing three-part harmony with guitar accompaniment.
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LITTLE OL' OPRY _________________________________________________
In December 2001 Sarah Jane and husband, René Millán (pictured at left) played at the “Little Ol’ Opry House.”
This converted barn in the tiny town of West Fork, Arkansas, packs in a crowd every Saturday night as an incredible
five-piece band plays country, bluegrass, gospel and blues. Nelson sang original Christmas songs as well as some
classic Patsy Cline. Millán sang backup vocals. Check it out if you happen to be in the area someday!
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