A kinder world through the arts
Let your talent shine
Be part of an unforgettable two-day experience designed to elevate your talent, ignite your passion, and help create a kinder world through the arts.
Now in its second edition, Light Up the Night honors Aidan Duver’s talent and legacy of kindness by bringing together the two communities where he felt most at home: The Broadway Star Project and the Be A Friend Project. Together, participants will present a live show at Chelsea Table + Stage and create, record, and film a powerful new kindness and anti-bullying anthem.
Benefiting Be A Friend Project and the Aidan Duver Scholarship Fund.
This experience includes
- Personalized training with top vocal coaches, directors, and creatives.
- Recording the Be A Friend anthem with fellow rising stars at Platinum Sound Recording Studios.
- Participating in a promotional music video.
- A live performance of your solo and group song for friends, family, and special industry guests at Chelsea Table + Stage.
- Supporting Be A Friend Project, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to end bullying, save lives, and build kinder communities through empathy, education, and the arts.
Schedule
- Online: Rehearsal prior to the event; date to be announced.
- Saturday, May 24, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM — Sunlight Studios: Rehearsals.
- Sunday, May 25, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM — Platinum Sound Recording Studio: Recording session.
- Sunday, May 25, 4:30–8:30 PM — Chelsea Table + Stage: Soundcheck and performance. Doors open at 6:00 PM; performance begins at 7:00 PM.
Participation and tickets
Participation fee: $500. In addition to tuition, families must purchase four tickets for the final show at Chelsea Table + Stage.
- Ticket prices range from $25 to $35 depending on seat location.
- An optional livestream will be available for those who want to watch from home.
- Spots are limited—register now and help spread a message of kindness.

