Devine, Harris & Young lead 25th S.T.A.G.E. to Benefit APLA

On Sat & Sun, March 21 & 22 - The 25th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) Honoring Michael Kearns will present two tribute concerts entitled 'The Brothers Gershwin: George & Ira' to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.
 
The longest continuously running AIDS benefit in the world, the Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) has raised more than $5 million for HIV/AIDS services throughout Southern California. This year, enjoy two exciting performances of song and dance saluting legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin and benefiting APLA's programs and services for people affected by HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles and beyond. Bid on a range of offerings, including priceless musical memorabilia, during the event's silent auction. David Galligan directs. Jerry Sternbach and Mary Ekler are the musical directors.

S.T.A.G.E. co-founder and award-winning actor Michael Kearns will receive the "2009 Producers STAGE Award" at the March 21 performance in recognition of his ongoing personal and professional commitment to and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Scheduled to appear: Ian Abercrombie, Allen Barton, Baul Point Pen: Paul Peglar & Ben McLain, Shoshana Bean, Mary Jo Catlett, Carole Cook, James Darren, Loretta Devine, The Cast of "Forever Plaid": Roger Befeler, Jeremy Bernard, David Engel, & Larry Raben, Betty Garrett, Lucas Grabeel, Sam Harris, Bill Hutton, Michael K. Lee, Vicki Lewis, Kimberley Locke, Jon Maher, Pat Marshall, Linda Michele, Valarie Pettiford, Stefanie Powers, Jai Rodriguez, Bruce Vilanch, Dee Wallace, Nita Whitaker, John Lloyd Young and others to be announced.

Tickets available at http://apla.convio.net/site/Calendar/1804832800?view=Detail&id=100681

The event will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 8:00pm and Sunday, March 22 at 3:00pm at The Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Silent Auctions begin an hour and a half before showtime.