The weekly chat show, a Broadway institution for some years, features Broadway stars confiding stories to Rudetsky at Don't Tell Mama on Thursdays at 6 PM. The $10 donation benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the nation's leading industry-based,
not-for-profit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organization.Jackson's previous Broadway credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie and Aida (as a standby for Radames). He was among the premiere cast of Altar Boyz, is a member of the Broadway Inspirational Voices, and has appeared regionally in West Side Story, The Most Happy Fella, Children of Eden, Hair, Carousel, Damn Yankees and Kismet.A man of many talents, Rudetsky has teamed up with The Actor's Fund as Artistic Producer,
conductor and musical director on star-studded productions of Hair, Chess,
Funny Girl and the Dreamgirls 20th Anniversary Concert. Rudetsky filmed five episodes of All My Children last year as Rudy the choreographer opposite Susan
Lucci and entertained wildly enthusiastic audiences in his long running
Off-Broadway, GLAAD-nominated hit Rhapsody in Seth, which he originally developed at Ars
Nova. As a pit pianist and conductor, Rudetsky has leant his talents to over 15
Broadway shows, including 42nd Street, The Full Monty, Phantom
of the Opera, Mamma Mia! and The Producers. Rudetsky was part of the
three-time Emmy-nominated comedy writing team for The Rosie O'Donnell Show
and wrote the lyrics and opening numbers of the 1998 and 2000 Tony Awards
shows.
In addition to the $10 donation, a two-drink minimum is required. Don't Tell Mama is located in New York City on West 46th Street,
between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. For reservations, call (212) 757-0788.
