Kennedy, Adams, Spina Join 'Here's To The Ladies Who CARE'

Lauren Kennedy, of Vanities and Spamalot, Katie Adams, current Galinda standby in Wicked, Lucia Spina, last seen in South Pacific, and Katie Thompson join Here's to the Ladies who CARE: A Benefit for CARE on February 9th at New World Stages.

They join the previously announced Becca Ayers, Heather Ayers, Kerry Butler, Kristy Cates, Erin Davie, Lori Eure, Lauren Kennedy, Lindsay Mendez, Cary Michele Miller, Keira Naughton, Julie Reiber, Jenny Powers, and Megan Sikora all singing some of their favorite songs for an eclectic evening of music to raise money and awareness for CARE.

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. They place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.

The 8pm concert will feature a post-show reception and silent auction. Tickets are $36.50 for mezzanine seating, $56.50 for orchestra seating, and $75 for VIP seating, which includes a program signed by all of the performers and a drink ticket for the reception. To purchase tickets, please visit <a href="http://www.telecharge.com/BehindTheCurtain.aspx?prodid=7241">www.telecharge.com</a>.

Student tickets are now available at the New World Stages box office for Here's to the Ladies who CARE: A Benefit for CARE. For $26.50, with a valid student ID, students will not only learn about CARE, but also get to hear some of their favorite Broadway performers sing. Plus, they will get to attend the post-concert reception where they'll have the opportunity to bid on special "student only" silent auction items such as memorabilia signed by some of Broadways biggest stars.

New World Stages is located at 340 West 50th Street.

For more information on CARE, please visit www.care.org