Goldsberry and Sumpter Join Nothing Like a Dame Benefit

Coming March 19, 2007 at 8:00 PM at the Marquis Theatre (1565 Broadway), Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents The 12th Annual "Nothing Like a Dame" benefiting The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative of The Actors' Fund of America.  The concert's latest additions are Renee Elise Goldsberry ("One Life to Live," The Color Purple, The Lion King) and Tika Sumpter ("One Life to Live").

The benefit will also feature Liz Callaway, Victoria Clark, Kate Clinton, Joyce DiDonato, Jill Eikenberry, Melissa Errico, Sutton Foster, Jenn Gambatese, Ana Gasteyer, Milena Govich, Jennifer Holliday, Judy Kuhn, Beth Leavel, Julianna Margulies, Maureen McGovern, Varla Jean Merman, Julia Murney, Bebe Neuwirth, Lynn Redgrave, Lea Salonga, Jennifer Smith, Julie White, young dancers of the Westchester Dance Academy, the women of In the Heights, and the women of Company.

The show has a variety of ticket packages including General Seating starting at $50 to the Benefactor package at $5,000, which includes two tickets to the performance, cast party, pre-performance VIP reception, and Benefactor listing in the invitation and program. For a full list of ticket packages please call BC/EFA or online at www.BroadwayCares.org.

Tickets may be purchased by calling BC/EFA at (212) 840-0770, extension 268 or online by visiting www.BroadwayCares.org.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is the nation's leading industry-based, not-for-profit AIDS fundraising and grant making organization. BC/EFA is the on-going, committed response from the American Theatre community to an urgent worldwide health crisis. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of this community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $130 million for critically needed services for people with AIDS, HIV or HIV-related illnesses.

The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative dedicates a range of resources solely to addressing the health needs and concerns specific to women in the entertainment industry, providing direct services and financial assistance to many women who are often without health insurance. The Initiative has helped clients confront breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers; domestic violence, chemical dependency, mental health, and other conditions. Inspired by actor/director Phyllis Newman, a breast cancer survivor, The Women's Health Initiative was launched in 1996 with the leadership of Broadway Cares. The Initiative provides comprehensive case management services, caring for women with a wide array of health-related concerns, including breast, ovarian, and other cancers; domestic violence; anorexia and bulimia; HIV and AIDS; menopause; substance abuse; Lupus; depression; mental health issues; chronic fatigue syndrome; and osteoporosis.

The national Initiative promotes healthy living and increased understanding of preventive health measures. The Women's Health Initiative provides: access to Actors' Fund's services, programs and financial assistance; referrals to an extensive network of community-based and medical resources; a women's resource center; vouchers for free mammograms; health fair participation; and a targeted public outreach campaign.

For more information, please visit the BC/EFA website at www.BroadwayCares.org.

Photo - Renee Elise Goldsberry