Cast of MEMPHIS Will Join The Actors' Chapel for Haiti Benefit Concert, 2/1

The Broadway cast of MEMPHIS will join The Actors' Chapel for a Haiti benefit concert entitled "African Saints, African Stories: An Evening of Song and Spoken Word." The concert will feature Dr. Camille Brown, Danny Coackley, and The Amen Choir, in addition to several MEMPHIS cast members. The concert is presented by St. Malachy's - The Actors' Chapel in conjunction with The Office of Black Ministry for the NY Archdioces and will take place at St. Malachy's on February 1st at 7:00pm.

The benefit will feature a presentation by Dr. Camille Brown, author of "African Saints, African Stories - 40 Holy Men & Women," as well as musical performances of Spirituals and Gospel songs by The Amen Choir from the Resurrection Chapel at St. Charles Boromeo in Harlem & renowned Gospel recording artist Danny Coackley and the Broadway cast of MEMPHIS.

A wine and cheese Reception and book signing by Dr. Camille Brown will follow the concert.

This event is free, but seating is first come, first served. In light of the recent disaster in Haiti, contributions to the relief effort will be accepted and sent to C

MEMPHIS stars Chad Kimball (Huey Calhoun) and Montego Glover (Felicia Farrell) with Derrick Baskin (Gator), J. Bernard Calloway (Delray Jones), James Monroe Iglehart (Bobby), Tony nominee Michael McGrath (Mr. Simmons), and Cass Morgan (Gladys Calhoun).

The company also includes Jennifer Allen, Brad Bass, Tracee Beazer, Kevin Covert, Hillary Elk,Dionne Figgins, Rhett George, John Jellison, Sydney Morton, Vivian Nixon, John Eric Parker,Jermaine R. Rembert, LaQuet Sharnell, Ephraim Sykes, Cary Tedder, Danny Tidwell, Daniel J. Watts, Katie Webber, Charlie Williams and Dan'yelle Williamson.

In the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50's, a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with everything he shouldn't: rock and roll and an electrifying black singer. MEMPHIS is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music changed forever.

MEMPHIS features a brand new score with music by Bon Jovi's founding member/keyboardist David Bryan and lyrics by Bryan and Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), who also pens the musical's book. Bryan and DiPietro also collaborated on the current award-winning off-Broadway hit, The Toxic Avenger. MEMPHIS is based on a concept by the late George W. George (producer of the Tony nominated Bedroom Farce and the film My Dinner With Andre), with direction by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).

Tickets range from $41.50 to $126.50 (including a $1.50 facility fee). The performance schedule at the Shubert Theatre is as follows: Tuesday - Saturday evenings at 8pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Beginning October 26th, Tuesday evening curtains will be at 7pm. There will be special performance times during holiday weeks. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.Telecharge.com or call 212.239.6200. Visit www.memphisthemusical.com.

For more information, visit www.actorschapel.org.