X FACTOR Finalist & Broadway Vet Carly Rose Sonenclar Performs Live Concert in NYC Today

X Factor finalist (and Broadway vet from both WONDERLAND and LES MISERABLES), Carly Rose Sonenclar, performs today, August 10, in New York City at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square as part of the Stand Up for a Cure 2013 Concert Series.

All ticketsare available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).

The concert benefits the Starlight Children's Foundation NY*NJ*CT, where Carly serves as ambassador (www.starlight-newyork.org). Starlight Children's Foundation is a global children's charity dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. For nearly 30 years, Starlight Children's Foundation has been dedicated to improving the lives of sick children and their families and globally, provides services for more than 60 million children.

At only thirteen years old, Carly Rose Sonenclar (www.carlyrosesonenclar.com) has accumulated fans from all over the world, becoming a sensation on Youtube with well over 100 million views. "I want to bring the soul back to pop," says Carly. Combining her mature sound and sophistication with her youthfulness, this little pop diva attracts an audience of all ages. Carly's appearance on X Factor consistently captured the judges' praise; with Simon Cowell, remarking, "I have a feeling with you Carly, that we are watching a star in the making."

The Stand Up for a Cure Concert Series has included other high-profile performers such as Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews Band, BrIan Wilson, Jerry Seinfeld and Barry Manilow. In addition, celebrity hosts have included Julia Roberts, Alec Baldwin. The 2013 Stand Up for a Cure Concert Series is produced by Live Production Group, which organizes live events to raise funds and awareness for various medical and social causes.