Jeremy Jordan and More Set for American Cancer Society's Marvin Hamlisch Benefit This May

On Monday, May 4th, 2015, the American Cancer Society will present A Spring Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch featuring the music of "Sweet Smell of Success" at the Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. Proceeds from the Gala and the performance will benefit the critical cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services supported by the American Cancer Society.

Several Broadway stars will give an enthralling concert performance of "Sweet Smell of Success", Marvin Hamlisch (music), Craig Carnelia (lyrics), and John Guare (book), including Jeremy Jordan, Adam Jacobs, Lindsay Mendez, Marissa McGowan, Steven Brinberg, Bernard Dotson, Peter Dugan, and Charles Yang. The performance will be directed by John Simpkins with musical direction by J. Ernest Green, stage management by Tony Award Winner Peter Lawrence and sound by Bob Rendon.

Philanthropist Lily Safra will receive the Marvin Hamlisch Memorial Award for Humanitarian Efforts in gratitude for her ongoing global charitable endeavors, notably in science and in medicine.

Christie's, Discovery Communications, GroupM and Horizon Media, Inc. are sponsoring the evening. Joseph and Sherri Abruzzese are the Co-Chairs.

The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:00pm followed by the dinner and the awards presentation at 6:45pm. The performance will begin at 8:00pm. Show tickets begin at $75; tickets to the dinner, awards and the show begin at $1,000 and sponsorship packages begin at $15,000.

About the American Cancer Society - The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the American Cancer Society's efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. The American Cancer Society is determined to finish the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society is finding cures as the nation's largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, please contact Monica Kennedy at monica.kennedy@cancer.org or call 212-237-3902.