Janet Dacal, Max Von Essen, et al. to Appear in LIVING FOR TODAY Tonight at Joe's Pub

LIVING FOR TODAY, with musical direction by Nate Patten, and direction by David Alpert, will play a one-night-only engagement at the newly renovated Joe's Pub tonight, October 17, 2011 at 7:00PM. Only a limited number of general seats are still available- making advance reservations is highly recommended either by going online at joespub.com or by visiting the box office, or calling 212.967.7555

The fourth annual LIVING FOR TODAY concert will showcase Broadway stars in an exciting night of music. This year's concert, titled FIRST NAME BASIS, will feature your favorite showtunes, but only those with a first name in the title. With a live band, over 20 performers, and all proceeds going to a great fund, this is an evening not to be missed!

The Gilana Shira Alpert Fund was created in November 2007 as a memorial to Gilana Alpert. Gilana was an incredible woman, very passionate about the causes in which she believed, and a friend to all. Due to a reaction to prescription medications she passed away at the young age of 26. The fund has already raised over $20,000 and is designed to continue the work that Gilana was not able to finish herself. Those causes include Holocaust awareness, theatre education and outreach, human equality advocacy, and sex education. At this year's concert, the first four grants will be announced.

Production features a talented cast and ensemble including Tony© Award Winners, Nominees, and several Broadway favorites: Celina Carvajal (Toxic Avenger, Cats, 42nd Street), Alison Case (Hair, Mamma Mia), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Tony-nominee of Avenue Q, "Scrubs"), Janet Dacal (In the Heights, Wonderland), Autumn Hurlbert (Legally Blonde), Morgan James (Godspell, Addams Family), Aaron Lazar (Little Night Music, Les Miz, Light in the Piazza), Darren Ritchie (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Wonderland), Steve Rosen (Spamalot, Guys & Dolls), Jessica Rush (Gypsy, Jersey Boys), Jason Michael Snow (Book of Mormon, South Pacific), Stephen Spinella (Two-time Tony award winner of Angels in America, Spring Awakening, "Milk"), Max von Essen (Les Miz, Xanadu), Jim Walton (Merrily We Roll Along, Company, And the World Goes Round) Amos Wolff (Follies), and a world premiere video by Randy Rainbow ("Best Week Ever," YouTube Sensation).

Ensemble is compromised of Jeffrey Paul Baker, Brynn Curry, Jana DeBusk, Justin Goodemoot, Killian Patton, and Cassandra Sandberg.

The show will be hosted by Chris Blisset. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling JOE'S PUB at 212.967.7555 , or at joespub.com. VIP Packages, sponsored by SVEDKA VODKA are available for $50 and include priority seating, a gift bag, and admission to the post show reception at Bahr Ché.

Please note that there is a $12 food/beverage minimum and advance reservations are strongly encouraged.

For additional information, visit: www.gilanasfund.com