Bell, Testa, Tartaglia & More Appear in Feb 26 Benefit

On Monday, February 26, producers Derek Collard and Gary Maffei are pleased to present "MY FIRST TIME," an all-star Broadway concert to benefit Quality Services for the Autistic Community (QSAC). Directed by Igor Goldin ("A Ritual of Faith") with musical direction by David Andrews Rogers, "MY FIRST TIME" will take place at New World Stages (340 West 50th St.) at 7 p.m.

Featuring performances by Hunter Bell ("title of show"), Matthew Cavenaugh ("Grey Gardens"), Anita Gillette ("Moonstruck"), Terri Klausner ("Evita"), Garrett Long ("The Spitfire Grill""), Mary Testa ("42nd Street") and John Tartaglia ("Avenue Q," "Beauty and the Beast"), "MY FIRST TIME" is part of QSAC's ever growing fund-raising efforts to create awareness and raise monies for the many services that it provides people with autism and their families.

The concert features a variety of first-hand stories and songs from the performers' own "first" experiences, such as the first show they were in, their first professional stage success or the first show or star that inspired them to follow their hearts to Broadway.

Additional performers will be announced soon.

Director Igor Goldin received the 2006 Award for Excellence in Direction for his work on "Common Grounds" in the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Previously with NYMF he directed Joseph and David Zellnik's World War II musical "Yank!" His Off-Broadway credits include the critically acclaimed New York premieres of "A Ritual of Faith" (The Lion Theatre) and the musical "The Snow Queen" (The Triad).

Tickets for this one-night-only event can be reserved by calling QSAC directly at 212-244-5560 ext. 2035. Tickets are priced at $25, $45 and $65.

For further information on "MY FIRST TIME" and QSAC, please contact Derek Collard at derektravis@mac.com or visit www.QSAC.com.