Additional Night of Stars Artists Announced

Sunnybrook announced today several additions to the leading Canadian talent confirmed for Sunnybrook's Night of Stars. Pianist and artistic director of the Art of Time Ensemble Andrew Burashko, Cirque de Soleil choreographer Debra Brown and the stars of the upcoming production Rock of Ages Yvan Pedneault and Elicia Mackenzie, known for her role as Maria in The Sound of Music, will join the tri-annual event that raises funds to support Sunnybrook's Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre.

The new artists join Canadian Idol Eva Avila, comedians Jessica Holmes and Ron James, Glass Tiger front man Alan Frew, The National Ballet of Canada's Sonia Rodriguez, Aleksander Antonijevic and Karen Kain, classical violinist James Ehnes and producer Ross Petty on stage May 17, 2010, at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

"We are thrilled that such amazing Canadian talent have thrown their support behind Sunnybrook's Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre," says Marilyn Wright, co-chair, Night of Stars and member of the Holland Musculoskeletal Program Campaign Cabinet. "The Holland Centre is Canada's largest centre for joint replacement surgery, where the most severe cases are treated using techniques developed by our own specialists."

All money raised will fund a redeveloped state-of-the-art operating facility. This redevelopment will allow Sunnybrook to continue to provide the exceptional hip and knee care for which the hospital is renowned.

Night of Stars will take place at the Princess of Wales Theatre on May 17, 2010. Ticket prices start at $49 and can be purchased online at nightofstars.ca or by calling 416.967.8628.