Talent Show
The annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show is the Foundation’s signature event, featuring more than 100 young people from various Foundation Partners, who are given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate their talents and perform on the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall.
Since its inception in 2006, the Garden of Dreams Foundation has invited more than 2,500 young people to participate in the Talent Show in front of audiences of thousands, including the biggest names in sports and entertainment such as Skylar Astin, Swizz Beatz, Misty Copeland, Meg Donnelly, Chloe Flower, Antonia Gentry, Whoopi Goldberg, David Harbour, Fat Joe, Alicia Keys, Jill Martin, Gaten Matarazzo, Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, Tracy Morgan, Marc Roberge, Kenan Thompson, Justin Tuck and many more!
Talent Show Highlights
Watch select videos below from the 2023 Garden of Dreams Talent Show.
Talent Show Journey
Talent Show Spotlight: Izzy
Talent Show Opening Number
By the Numbers
Talent Show Testimonials
“We are so honored to have been able to share our song on the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall. Garden of Dreams is family, and we are so humbled and grateful to be connected with this organization reviving hope in talented youth and allowing people to be inspirations to many.”
– The Johnson Brothers, Talent Show Performers, Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
“The best part was the very end when you can see the bond the kids have formed, and how good they felt together, and how proud they were of themselves. What you do for them [the young people] and their families shows through the way they start to believe in themselves. Thank you for including us in an unforgettable night.”
– Leah, Mother of Talent Show performer Logan, NYU Langone Medical Center
“I can wholeheartedly say that Garden of Dreams changes lives. I first began working with Garden of Dreams and the Talent Show in 2010, and it’s been incredible to see so many young people grow within the Foundation. You truly become a part of the family.”
– Danelle Morgan, Radio City Rockette
“Garden of Dreams holds a special place in my heart, from an audience member at the Talent Show to a mentor for these incredible young artists. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, and I’ve made memories that will last a lifetime with my Garden of Dreams family.”
– Maya Addie, Radio City Rockette