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Cabaret Cares to Feature Sullivan, Wicked and More, Beginning Nov. 8

By: Nov. 05, 2005
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Joseph John Productions and Raise The Bar Productions will present Cabaret Cares, a new cabaret series of shows that will benefit Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids. Beginning August 8th and running through the winter, a cabaret show to benefit Broadway Cares will be held every Monday night.

The series will kick off with MAC Award-winning cabaret performer KT Sullivan and Karen Kohler. On November 14th at 7 PM, Wicked cast members will perform, followed by Naked Boys Singing performers on November 21st at 9:30 PM. A November 28th Closing Night Gala performance will feature performers from a variety of shows; ticket price and showtime are to be announced.

A year and a half ago, "Joseph John Productions started producing cabaret shows to benefit Broadway Cares. Produced by Joseph Macchia, a Broadway Cares volunteer, the shows would feature Macchia's struggling actor friends performing at the Hideaway Room at Helen's. The owners of Helen's, Colm Reilly and Shane Mathews, also own Raise The Bar Productions and decided to merge together to raise money for Broadway Cares. To date Joseph John Productions has raised over $17,500 for Broadway Cares; all cover charges from the show will be donated to the organization.

Cabaret Cares kicks off August 8th at 8pm. Shows will run every Monday through the winter Call Helen's for information on cover charges for shows. The Hideaway room at Helen's is located at 169 Eighth Avenue. In addition to the cover charge, there is a $15 food/drink minimum for each show; credit cards and cash are accepted.

 


 

 

 




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