Desai, Lazar, Etc. Set for 'Inspired By...' Benefit, 2/5

Scheduled to appear are: Angel Desai/> (Company), Aaron Lazar/> (The Light in the Piazza, Les Misérables), Erin Leigh Peck/> (Normal, Grease), Jamison Stern/> (By Jeeves) Michael Winther/> (Mamma Mia, 1776, Songs From An Unmade Bed -- 2006 Drama Desk Nominee).  Additional names will be announced shortly. 

Proceeds from the event will go toward funding ProjectExplorer's 2007 South Africa film and multi-media project, which will introduce students globally to the country's long conflict and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the AIDS crisis, raising environmental awareness and the country rich ecosystems, and recent global initiatives to end extreme poverty. The project will also explore the country's rich culture by featuring film segments on South African theatre and playwrights, dance, cuisine, clothing, music, and other unique South African traditions. 

Tickets are priced at $45 for General Admission/Standing Room. A limited number of VIP/Reserved Seating tickets are available for $85. Tickets at both levels include drinks throughout the evening. Tickets may be purchased online at SmartTix: http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=INS9.  

For more information, visit: www.projectexplorer.org/inspiredby/ or call ProjectExplorer at (917) 375 0601.  Visit www.gibson.com for more information on Gibson Guitars.

Photo - Aaron Lazar