McArdle, Murney and Brier to Sing Broadway for Musikids at the Zipper

By Adam Hetrick
June 26, 2008

Annie Tony nominee Andrea McArdle, recent Saved star Julia Murney and Hairspray's Kathy Brier will take part in the July 6 Broadway for Musikids benefit at the Zipper Factory.

In addition to McArdle, Murney and Brier, the evening will also boast the talents of Kate Pazakis (Jerry Springer the Opera), Natalie Weiss, the Broadway Boys and the Wagner College Alumni Ensemble. Musikids founder, Colin Sheehan, serves as the host for the concert with musical direction by Brian Nash. Show time is 7 PM.

Founded by Colin Sheehan in 2002, Musikids is a non-profit organization that provides instruction and instruments to underserved children with a gift for music. All proceeds from the benefit concert will go directly to Musikids.

Tickets, $20 in advance ($40 at the door), are available by phoning (212) 352-3101 or by visiting www.thezipperfactory.com. The Zipper Factory is located in Manhattan at 336 West 37th Street.

For further information on Musikids visit www.musikidsct.org.