By Andrew Gans
12 Sep 2005

Broadway veteran and New Orleans resident Bryan Batt — recently on Broadway in the revival of La Cage aux Folles — will host an upcoming benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The Oct. 23 evening at Joe's Pub — With Love, From Broadway to the Bayou — will feature a host of Broadway talent, including Shoshana Bean, Kerry Butler, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway, Matt Cavenaugh, Nikki Renee Daniels, Natascia Diaz, Melissa Errico, Max von Essen, Sara Gettelfinger, Judy Gold, Danny Gurwin, Cady Huffman, Tina Maddigan, Judy McLane, Julia Murney, Kelli O'Hara, Randy Redd, Brooke Tansley and Patrick Wilson. Directed and produced by Jamie McGonnigal, the 9:30 PM concert will feature musical direction by Seth Rudetsky.

One-hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to The Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.

Tickets, priced at $50, are available by calling (212) 239-6200 or by visiting www.telecharge.com. Joe's Pub is located within the Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Avenue. For more information visit www.joespub.com.