Cast of Public Theater's HERE LIES LOVE Reunites for Philippines Benefit Concert Today

The original cast of The Public Theater's acclaimed musical HERE LIES LOVE performs a one-time-only special benefit concert in support of the people of the Philippines in the wake of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) today. All proceeds for the special show tonight, November 25 at 8:00 p.m. at Terminal 5 (610 W. 56th Street) will go to support Doctors Without Borders Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) relief efforts in the Philippines.

"The show is about the resiliency of the Philippine people - it couldn't be more timely," said David Byrne. "Upon hearing about this tragedy the cast contacted me about doing a show to raise money for the relief efforts. Most of our cast is Filipino, and all of us feel the same way. It's personal for all of us. We all dropped whatever we were doing and this concert version of the show will happen on November 25 at Terminal 5 here in New York."

"The tragedy of Typhoon Haiyan that has engulfed the Philippines has been heartrending for all of us," said Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis. "Here Lies Love made us feel a deep connection to the Philippine people, and to Tacloban specifically. Now we have a chance to make that connection matter. We hope this concert will raise money, raise awareness, and provide support for those who have lost so much."

The special HERE LIES LOVE benefit concert will feature original cast members Renée Albulario, Melody Butiu, Natalie Cortez,Debralee Daco, Jaygee Macapugay, Jose Llana, Jeigh Madjus, Ruthie Ann Miles, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Conrad Ricamora,George Salazar, Trevor Salter, and Janelle Velasquez.

Tickets for tonight's are $30 for balcony and $50 for the main floor. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00004B70AD4C82C4 or by calling (800) 745-3000. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Directed by Alex Timbers, the theatrical production of HERE LIES LOVE premiered at The Public Theater in New York in April, was extended four times and won an Outer Critics Circle Award, an Obie Award, Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Music, Lighting Design, and Projection Design, and two Theatre World Awards. The benefit show will feature the cast performing all songs from the acclaimed musical in the original order.

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus