Ben Rimalower Set to Host THE SOUND OF MUSIC Screening at XL Nightclub on 12/5

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA will partner with Only Make Believe this holiday season, in an effort to bring interactive theatre to children in hospitals and care facilities. Founded in 1999 by Dena Hammerstein, in memory of her husband James (son of Oscar Hammerstein), Only Make Believe is dedicated to the principle that freeing a child's imagination is a valuable part of the healing process.

For every ticket purchased this December using the code KINDNESS, a donation will be made to Only Make Believe. Take a cue from our leading lady and practice the one thing that embodies the spirit of the holiday season-kindness. Visit http://www.cinderellaonbroadway.com/kindness/

The kindness continues on December 5th when XL Nightclub, Cabaret and Lounge will host a screening of NBC's THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE! starring Carrie Underwood, Audra McDonald, Stephen Moyer, Christian Borle and Laura Benanti. Hosted by Ben Rimalower, doors will open at 7pm at XL (512 42nd ST between 10th and 11th Avenues). The screening will be shown on HD TVs throughout the space at 8pm. Door prizes will include autographed posters and cast albums of THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE! and CINDERELLA. For advance reservations please visit www.soundofmusicforOMB.eventbrite.com

$5 for general admission and $10 for table reservations. Limited VIP seating available.

Only Make Believe is a charitable organization that creates and performs interactive theatre for children in hospitals and care facilities. The program, provided free-of-charge to the hospitals, using professional actors, has brought interactive theatre to over 35,000 children and families in 55 hospitals in New York City and Washington D.C. Only Make Believe is dedicated to the principle that freeing a child's imagination is a valuable part of the healing process. For more information, please visit www.onlymakebelieve.org.

One of the legendary musical theatre duo Rodgers & Hammerstein's most popular titles, CINDERELLA was written for television -- debuting in 1957 to over 100 million viewers starring Julie Andrews -- and made its Broadway premiere 56 years later. Along with CINDERELLA, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's legendary musicals include OKLAHOMA!, CAROUSEL, THE KING AND I, SOUTH PACIFIC and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. In addition to musical numbers from the original score -- including "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible," "Ten Minutes Ago" and "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" -- this CINDERELLA includes songs from the Rodgers + Hammerstein "trunk."

For tickets to Cinderella that benefit Only Make Believe, please visit http://www.cinderellaonbroadway.com/kindness/ or call 212-947-8844 and use code: KINDNESS