Living for Today Concert to Feature Adams, Burgess and Cooper

By Adam Hetrick
13 Oct 2009

A host of young talent from Broadway will be part of the second annual Living for Today benefit concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Oct. 25.

Conceived and directed by David Alpert (American Family and assistant director of Kushner's The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide…), the 9:30 PM event will include Lilli Cooper (Spring Awakening), Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid, Guys and Dolls), Nick Adams (A Chorus Line, Guys and Dolls), Cameron Adams (Shrek), Todd Buonopane (Spelling Bee), Ben Cameron (Wicked), Celina Carvajal (Toxic Avenger), Amanda Ryan Paige (Zanna Don't) and LaQuet Sharnell (Memphis).

Additional performers featured are Lauren Conlin Adams, Sol Baird, Jana DeBusk, Justin Goodemoot, Chris Hall, Paul Luoma, Amy Persons, Michael Potsic, Ari Rossen, Sal Sabella, Jen Sese and Hannah Sielatycki.

Living for Today was created in honor of the late Gilana Shira Alpert by her brother, David Alpert. The Gilana Shira Alpert Fund was established in 2007 following the loss of Alpert at the age of 26. To date, the fund has raised over $10,000 and will be used to help those who share Gilana's passions.

There is a $10 cover charge and a $15 food/drink minimum. For reservations call (212) 695-6909 or visit BeechmanTheatre.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located within the West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street.