The 8 and 10 PM concerts are titled The Afterschool Special and will feature High School Musical cast members performing songs from the worlds of musical theatre and pop as well as holiday tunes. The evening will feature live musicians and several performances pieces.

Silent and live auctions will also be part of the fundraising event. All proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Cast members include Tia Altinay, Brian Beach, Andrea Best, Ron Bohmer, Ashley Campana, Anthony Christian Daniel, Marc de La Cruz, Shakiem Evans, Marjorie Failoni, Derek Ferguson, Marissa Joy Ganz, Ellen Harvey, Arielle Jacobs, Cara Kem, Shaullanda LaCombe, Gary Lindemann, Bobby List, Michael Mahany, Renee Marino, John Jeffrey Martin, Tim McGarrigal, Denise Nolin, Olivia Oguma, Colt Prattes, Jelani Remy, Dante Russo, Meg Schall, Chandra Lee Schwartz, Micah Shepard, Leonard E. Sullivan, Melinda Sullivan, Ben Thompson, Lizzie Weiss and Savannah Wise.

The Knitting Factory is located at 7201 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA. There is a $25 cover charge and a two-drink minimum; for reservations go to www.knittingfactory.com.

For more information visit www.myspace.com/afterschool07.