Lea Salonga, Shirley Jones, et al. Set for Herbst Theatre's AIDS Benefit Gala

The Richmond / Ermet AIDS Foundation presents... HELP IS ON THE WAY XVII: Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! The 17th Annual Gala - Northern California's Largest Annual Star-studded AIDS Benefit Concert & Gala.

The event will take place on Sunday, August 21, 2011 - Herbst Theatre in SF and will benefit 4 Bay Area AIDS Service Organizations.

The performers will include Shirley Jones, Lea Salonga, Patrick Cassidy, Thea Gill, Gloria Loring, David Burnham, Carole Cook, James Darren and more.

This year's all-star benefit concert features celebrities from Broadway, TV, Film and the recording industry. It's jazz, pop and live performance, up close and personal, from some of your favorite performers.

The 4 Bay Area AIDS Service Agencies that are the beneficiaries this year include:
Aguilas • Shanti • STOP AIDS Project • YouthAware Program at New Conservatory Theatre Center

Pre-show Silent Auction (Main Lobby): 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Pre-show VIP Reception: (Green Room) 5:00 - 6:00 pm (featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine tastings and martini & margarita bars)
Pre-show Gala Reception: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Concert: 7:30 - 10:00 pm.
Underwriter Dessert & Wine After Party with the cast: 10:00 - 11:45 pm.
General Reserved Seating - Perf. only Tickets $50 and $75
Gala tickets (includes pre-show gala reception - $125
www.cityboxoffice.com / 415/ 392- 4400
Gala pre-show reception, perf. & post-show reception w/ cast - TIX $175
www.helpisontheway.org / 415/ 273- 1620

Doors open for the general public at 7:00 pm

Visit our web site for additional info www.reaf.org or call 415/ 273 -1620

Photo Credit: Pat Cerassarso

San Francisco / Bay Area Awards - Live Stats

Best Musical - Top 3

1. URINETOWN (Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble)

20.8% of votes

2. THE DAY THE SKY TURNED ORANGE (San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company / Z Space)

7.4% of votes

3. SWEENEY TODD (Cabrillo Stage)

7.1% of votes

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