Damiano, Doyle et al. Set for MY FAVORITE THINGS Benefiting Trevor Project, 1/3

Jennifer Damiano (Spiderman, Next To Normal), Antonique Smith (Rent), Lucas Steele (Three Penny Opera), Matt Doyle (Bye Bye Birdie, "Gossip Girl") and more will belt pop tunes at My Favorite Things benefiting The Trevor Project, 10pm, Monday, January 3, 2011 at downtown's Les Poisson Rouge.

Drexel D. Heard, II will host the benefit with performances also by Matt Shingledecker (West Side Story), Tim Young (Next To Normal), Daniel Quadrino (Bye Bye Birdie), Krystina Alabado (Spring Awakening), Alexandra Socha (Brighton Beach Memoirs,), Kevin Shotwell (Bye Bye Birdie), Katie Gassert (Rated SRO), and Spring Awakening Krista Pioppi (Spring Awakening), composer Joey Contreras ("Love Me, Love Me Not") and Darius Anthony Harper.

According to their mission statement, "The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including a nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/ educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone." The project recently released a series of videos featuring celebrities reaching out for it?s "It Gets Better" campaign.

Will Van Dyke, who just released his debut album "Chasing The Day," will serve as the evening?s Musical Director. My Favorite Things is being presented by Ryan Flynn and Maria Theo. Tickets are $20 in advance by calling 212.505.3474, and $25 at the door. Les Poission Rouge is located at 158 Bleeker Street.

For more information visit www.thetrevorproject.org.

Photo Credit: Monica Simoes