Blue Eyed Soul: A Benefit for Broadway Cares
By: BWW News Desk Dec. 03, 2004
Date: December 13th, 2004
Location: The Triad
158 W. 72nd St
Time: 9:15pm Curtain
Doors open at 8:30pm
Press Contact: 631-804-9966
Broadway singer Glenn Rainey of Disney's Beauty and the Beast will perform classic R&B hits on December 13th, 2004 in an original show called "Blue-Eyed Soul" at the Triad theatre on West 72nd Street at 9:15pm. This special one night only event will be a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
"The show is comprised of songs by vocalists and songwriters, who influenced my life, love of music and vocal style." says Rainey. The show will feature memorable songs which have been written and performed by artists such as, Ray Charles, Otis Retting, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and many others to include favorites like "Georgia On My Mind", "Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay", and "Signed, Sealed Delivered" as well as some classic gospel songs.
As if Glenn Rainey weren't talent enough alone, the evening is packed with special Broadway guest singers including Barbara Folts, Jennifer Marcum, Sarah Solie, Lynn Losier and Stefanie Fink. Peter Flynn leaves the Broadway stage for an evening to direct this special event with Musical direction by Greg Beck of Broadway's 42nd street.
Glen's credits include on Broadway: Beauty and the Beast. National tour: Beauty and the Beast. Regional: Floyd Collins (Actors Theatre of Louisville), The Food Chain (Horizon Theatre Company), Little Me (North Shore Music Theatre), Much Ado About Nothing (ALLIANCE THEATRE Company), City of Angels (Flat Rock Playhouse). TV: "In the Heat of the Night," "Savannah." Film: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Cobb.
The evening will also feature special guest singers of The Broadway Inspirational Voices. Broadway Inspirational Voices, founded in December of 1999, is a gospel ensemble comprised of actors performing on and off Broadway. Some of the shows represented are Aida, Rent, Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, Cabaret and Off-Broadway's Godspel, Hairspray, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and many more. In addition, the choir has performed on "The Rosie O'Donnell Christmas Special," the Broadway Sings Elton John Benefit for Broadway Cares, The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Benefit, the "Tony Awards 2000" and OpSail 2000 on the 4th of July for President and Mrs. Clinton.
These Broadway stars are coming out to participate in this event to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). The BC/EFA is the nation's leading industry-based, not-for-profit AIDS fundraising and grant making organization. BC/EFA is the on-going, committed response from the American Theatre community to an urgent worldwide health crisis. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of this community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $100 million for critically needed services for people with AIDS, HIV or HIV-related illnesses.
Blue Eyed Soul, Glenn Rainey : A Benefit for Broadway Cares will take place on Monday, December 13th, 2004 at The Triad on 158 W. 72nd St. Show starts at 9:00pm Doors open at 8:45pm. $10 Cover/2drink min. . RESERVATIONS call 212-362-2511
For more information or booking call Stefanie, 631-804-9966
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