Butler, Huffman, Murney and von Essen Sing in From Broadway to the Bayou Benefit Oct. 23

By Andrew Gans
October 23, 2005

Broadway veteran and New Orleans resident Bryan Batt — recently on Broadway in the revival of La Cage aux Folles — hosts a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina Oct. 23 at Joe's Pub.

The 9:30 PM evening — With Love, From Broadway to the Bayou — features a wide array of Broadway talent, including Shoshana Bean, Kerry Butler, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway, Nikki Renee Daniels, Melissa Errico, Max von Essen, Sara Gettelfinger, Cady Huffman, Tina Maddigan, Judy McLane, Julia Murney, Kelli O'Hara, Randy Redd, David Shire and Brooke Tansley. Directed and produced by Jamie McGonnigal, the concert features musical direction by Michael Lavine.

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.