Presented by Empty Space Ensemble, the rock concert will feature cast members from Cry Baby, Rent, Gypsy, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Jerry Springer: The Opera, Saved! and "As the World Turns."

Those currently scheduled to perform include Carly Jibson, Adam Kantor, Sean Bradford, Raymond J. Lee, Jason Michael Snow, Nancy Braun, Michael Buchanan, Katrina Rose Diderksen, Rachel Frankenthal, Travis Greisler, Auri Marcus, Melissa Menezes, Marnie Schulenberg, Anne Brummel Gallagher, Chris Yonan and Claire Wilmoth. Show time at the Knitting Factory is 9:30 PM.

The singers will be backed by a four-piece band that features Chris Lane, Marcus Ricci, Doug Fischer and Jess Stewart.

The Knitting Factory is located at 74 Leonard St (between Church and Broadway). Doors open at 9 PM. Tickets, priced $10, are available by visiting knittingfactory.com or at the door the night of the concert.

* Proceeds benefit ESE'S Young Writer's Forum, which is an initiative to foster the development and growth of new works by young artists. Visit www.emptyspaceensemble.com for more information.