Mike Rosengarten Joins Cast of BECAUSE WE CARE: A BENEFIT FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Mike is proud to be a part of this production! He is the true definition of a gentleman; Mike knows how to play the accordion, but chooses not to. Mike has performed in over 80 plays and musicals as either a musician, musical director, or actor. He has played both on Broadway and off, has been on national and international tours and regional stages across the country. He also plays regularly with several bands, including the Broadway/Bluegrass sensation "The Playbillies," find them on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @theplaybillies. A NY native, Mike currently lives in Manhattan with his wife, Jen, and their shih-tzu, Oscar. Find out more about Mike via www.mikerosengarten.com.

Because We Care: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood brings some of the best Broadway and NYC performers to the Feinstein's/54 Below stage for an unforgettable night of music and hope. Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health services both in the United States and globally.

Turning 100 years old this year, Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.

So come join us at Feinstein's/54 Below for a night you'll never forget, and hear songs of hope and love from the Broadway cannon, mixed with world premiers from the leading composers of the new musical theatre crowd.

Conceived, directed, and produced by Megan Minutillo, with music direction by Ben Caplan.

Featuring: Julie Benko (Fiddler on the Roof), Brandon Ellis (Bandstand, Once), David Edwards, Michael Gioia, Melissa Rose Hirsch (The Bad Years, Blueprint Specials), Siri Howard (Les Miserables), Beth Kirkpatrick (Les Miserables), Alicia Krakauer, Angelo McDonough, and Elyssa Mactas (CHIX 6), Abigail Shapiro (How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Stephanie Turci, - with additional special guests to be announced!

Because We Care: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood is set for May 15th at Feinstein's/54 Below at 9:30pm. Tickets are $30-$40. There is a $25 food/drink minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.