Stephanie Jacobson
and Jeff Sloan.

BY LINDA BACHRACK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEX LUTVIELSKY

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Ron Radner and
Rachel Klein.

Jenna Wunder,
and Hank and
Heidi Wineman.

n explosive blast of theatrical entertain-
ment filled the Fox Theatre recently, and
hundreds of JARC (Jewish Association for
Residential Care) supporters showed up to enjoy
the musical extravaganza while raising money for
their favorite cause.
Blast, a Tony Award-winning production,
mixes blues, jazz, rock & roll and techno with
intricately choreographed dance movements.
The name of the show befits the ample horn sec-
tion — it's the ultimate, precision marching band
with Broadway panache.
Young adult chairperson Judith Shenkman
welcomed guests to the "Blast Off" pre-glow,
where they were also greeted by event chair
Ellen Labes and JARC President H. James Zack.
The under-40 crowd noshed on hors d'oeuvre-
sized pizza and Middle-Eastern fare, as well as
all manner of whipped potatoes and toppings
served in champagne glasses.
An emotionally moving video, shown prior to
the performance, reminded all in attendance of
the real reasons they took time out to have a
"blast."

Stephanie and Jim Zack,
and Ellen and Jim Labes.

Paul and Lois
Katzman.

ussel and Judith Shenkman.

Adam Rosenberg, Susi Bla , Steve Jasgur and Stacey Schwartz.