All-Star Cast Announced for 'CHARLIE BROWN' Benefit Show 12/15

Friends in Theater Company has announced the casting of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, a one-night only benefit production for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to be presented Monday, December 15, 2008 at 8:00pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College 899 10th Ave. NY, NY.

This special all-star event features a cast of performers from the Broadway productions of AVENUE Q, Billy Elliot: THE MUSICAL, SPAMALOT, SPRING AWAKENING, XANADU and THE COLOR PURPLE.

Tickets are on sale for this very special one performance only event. 100% of the evening's proceeds will go to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation a non-profit charity that has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions since 1980.  Tickets range from $35 to $100 and can be purchased through ticketcentral.com or calling 212-279-4200.

The cast includes: MATT CROWLE as Linus , Tom Deckman (pictured) as Snoopy, Carmen Ruby Floyd as Lucy, Morgan Karr as Charlie Brown, David Larsen as Schroeder, and Kenita R. Miller as Sally. Directed by David Lefkowich. Musical Director Jonathan Rose. Producers Philip Accorso, Frances Mercanti-Anthony and David Lefkowich.

The Friends in Theater Company is celebrating its 10th Anniversary season. In that time FITC has raised over $75,000 for charities such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The American Cancer Society, and The World Trade Center Fund. After production costs 100% of the company's proceeds are donated to charity. Friends in Theater Company's mission is to bring the joy of theater to new audiences while providing hope to those who need it most.

Photo credit: Rob Diamond

 

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