By Andrew Gans
09 Nov 2009

The cast of the first national tour of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys will perform a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Nov. 16 in Washington, DC.

The evening, which is titled Rock Like a Man, will feature the cast of the hit musical performing classic rock 'n' roll tunes. Expect songs originally recorded by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Led Zepplin, Pink, Joan Jett, The Beatles and The Eagles.

Steve Gouviea, John Gardiner, Josh Franklin and Kara Tremel will also perform original material.

Leo Huppert and The Vig (Nick Dickerson, Mark Papazian, Buck Hujabre and Caren Cole) will accompany the performers, who are scheduled to include Graham Fenton, Josh Franklin, Steve Gouviea, Courter Simmons, John Gardiner, Sarah Darling, Nathan Scherich, Ryan Strand, Chris DeAngelis, Buck Hujabre, Brandon Matthieus, Renee Marino, and Kevin Worley.

There will also be an auction featuring autographed Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons memorabilia, Jersey Boys collectables and more.

Tickets are only available in the lobby of The National Theatre immediately following Jersey Boys performances or via the DC Improv website.