Block, Murney, Burgess, Shelley and More Set for Hurricane Noel Fundraiser

By Andrew Gans
November 20, 2007

A host of Broadway talent will lend their voices to a Nov. 25 fundraiser to aid the victims of Hurricane Noel, which has devastated portions of the Dominican Republic.

Entitled ER for the D.R. Benefit, the evening — produced by Wicked's Ioana Alfonso — will be held at SOB's on Varick Street in Manhattan. Among those scheduled to perform are Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Annaleigh Ashford, Julia Murney, Tituss Burgess, Carole Shelley, Leah Hocking, Marty Thomas, Brandi Chavonne-Massey, Kathy Deitch and The Broadway Boys. Show time is 7:30 PM.

Salsa dancing to a live band will follow the performances.

All funds raised will go directly to the victims of the hurricane through Sur Futuro, a "a not-for-profit organization in the Dominican Republic which works to promote economic development and social responsibility in the Dominican Republic." Visit www.surfuturo.org for more information.

SOB's is located in Manhattan at 204 Varick Street at West Houston. Tickets, priced $50, are available by visiting ticketmaster.com, sobs.com or SOB's box office.