Kelli O'Hara Joins Trunk Songs Benefit, Sept. 24

Kelli O'Hara (The Pajama Game, The Light in the Piazza) has joined the cast of the upcoming benefit Trunk Songs, featuring new work from composers Ricky Ian Gordon (Dream True), Ben Moore ("Ben Moore: 14 Songs," Bye Bye Broadway), and Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy, the upcoming Legally Blonde).  The evening, presented by the Songbook Project, Inc., will take place on Sunday, September 24th at 7 PM at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Also featured in the evening will be previously-announced guest vocalists Aaron Lazar (The Light in the Piazza, upcoming Les Miserables) and Barbara Walsh (Hairspray, upcoming Company).

Trunk Songs, an on-going venture by The Songbook Project, debuted last season, featuring new music from Jeff Blumenkrantz, Craig Carnelia and Andrew Lippa. The Songbook Project, Inc. is a charitable organization, dedicated to the promotion of the art of live performance with a special focus on new and classic popular songs.

There is an $18 cover charge, as well as a $15 food or drink minimum. For reservations, please call (212) 695-6909 after 12 PM.  The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located within The West Bank Café at 407 West 42nd St. and 9th Avenue.