(New York, NY) The lineup has been set for the first installment of The Saloon Sessions in 2026. The series, presented by The Janice Jam to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, is the brainchild of Matt DeAngelis (Swept Away, Waitress, Hair), who lost his mother, Janice, in 2022 to metastatic breast cancer, and co-produced with his Swept Away castmates Hunter Brown and Rico LeBron. The unique, intimate setting allows fans to get up close and personal with some of their favorite Broadway stars while the performers enjoy the opportunity to branch out from show tunes and sing their personal favorites from other genres.
On Monday, January 5, 2026, DeAngelis will be joined by his Swept Away co-star, Adrian Blake Enscoe (of Bandits on the Run), as well as Operation Mincemeat's Gerianne Perez, Amanda Jill Robinson, and Sam Hartley, with a special appearance by The Stuppets and more surprises.
Since its inception, The Saloon Sessions has featured performances by Christine Dwyer (Wicked), Amber Ardolino (Back to the Future), John Gallagher, Jr. (Tony winner for Spring Awakening, American Idiot, Swept Away), Tony Yazbeck (Tony nominee for On The Town), Emma Pittman (The Outsiders, Back to the Future), Stephanie Torns (Waitress, Wicked), and many more. DeAngelis also produces the annual Janice Jam, which has raised over $100,000 in the past three years, funding more than 1000 hours of critical research.
By consistently bringing together impressive groups of performers in honor of his mother, DeAngelis has created a celebration of Janice and her love for theater and music, and continues to raise funds for the millions of people affected by breast and other types of cancer.
