The season is upon us, and as we rush to local stores to score the best presents for our families and loved ones, we should remember those who are less fortunate. Broadway performers Kristy Cates (Original Wicked cast member), Tracy McDowell (Rent), Daniel Quadrino (Bye Bye Birdie), Kevin Shotwell (Bye Bye Birdie) ,Stephanie Klemons (In the Heights) and Sara Bierstock (Bernstein's Peter Pan) have teamed up with the non profit theatrical group of young thespians from the tri state area — Kids Performing Who Kare. Together they will do their best to spread holiday cheer in the season of giving during its inaugural Broadway Christmas concert and dinner. This special evening will take place monday Dec. 12 at Tom Schaudel's Cool Fish restaurant in Syosset, NY.
Kids Performing Who Kare is a non-profit theater organization that raises money for the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop University Hospital and other Childhood Cancer Support Programs while immersing children and teens of all ages in a professional musical theater experience.
"It's for a wonderful cause and not only does it incorporate the members of Kids Performing Who Kare, but it incorporates professionals from Broadway shows who are donating their time and are passionate about Kids Performing Who Kare," said Gina Naomi Baez, founder of the theatrical group.
A $75 ticket includes the concert and a three-course dinner at Tom Schaudel's Cool Fish Restaurant in Syosset. The evening's emcee will be Jeanne Mulry, a former village trustee from Rockville Centre, NY where Kids Performing Who Kare originated.. Guests will enjoy Christmas staples like "O, Holy Night" and "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow" as well Broadway and pop favorites." People can go to www.kidsperformingwhokare.com to purchase tickets and find out more information. They can also e-mail kpwkonstage@aol.com or call 516-764-4173.
