Gwon, James, Zbornik, Burgess and More Set for Friends With Benefits

By Adam Hetrick
23 Nov 2009

Adam Gwon, Nikki M. James, Kristine Zbornik and Tituss Burgess will take part in the tenth installment of Friends With Benefits cabaret fundraiser, which will be held at the Metropolitan Room Dec. 14.



The semi-annual evening is created and hosted by Mamma Mia! cast member Gerard Salvador and MAC Award winner Amy Wolk. Show time is 9:30 PM.

In addition to Gwon (Ordinary Days), James (All Shook Up, The Wiz), Zbornik (Road Show, A Catered Affair) and Burgess (Guys and Dolls, The Little Mermaid), the evening will feature Carey Anderson (Avenue Q, Mamma Mia!), Kristy Cates (Wicked), Kathy Deitch (Wicked, Footloose), Jared Gertner (Ordinary Days, Spelling Bee), Raymond J. Lee (Mamma Mia!, Applause), Alyse Allan Louis (Mamma Mia!), Eric William Morris (Mamma Mia!, Coram Boy), Julie Reiber (Wicked, Vanities), Jay Rogers (When Pigs Fly), Tori Scott ("Sesame Street"), Steve Marzullo and MAC Award-winning duo Michael Holland and Karen Mack.

MAC Award winner Steven Ray Watkins serves as musical director.

The Metropolitan Room is located in Manhattan at 34 West 22nd Street. There is a $20 cover charge and a two-drink minimum; call (212) 206-0440 for reservations.

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