Liam Neeson hosts New York fund raising dinner for Lyric Theatre

The dinner was held at the Manhattan home of Loretta Brennan Glucksman, Chairman of the American Ireland Fund, and guests included many leading philanthropists from the Irish American business community. The evening included a presentation in music and readings about the Lyric, with performances by Brian Kennedy and double Tony nominee Conleth Hill, and a menu designed by Paul Rankin. Chairman of the Lyric, Mark Carruthers, joined Liam in urging guests to support the theatre's fundraising campaign and help to transform Northern Ireland's cultural landscape. The dinner was a resounding success and has raised nearly $400,000 (£250,000) so far. The theatre has to raise a total of £800,000 by June of this year to complete its capital campaign and secure a £500,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation in Michigan.