Joe Iconis Band, Meredith Patterson, Shonn Wiley to Partake in Broadway Speaks OUT Benefit, 3/21

On Sunday, March 21, Broadway Speaks OUT will present a benefit concert entitled The Other Side of Broadway at Space on White to raise funds and awareness for LGBT issues. Among the Broadway stars who will be performing songs from their own albums will be Meredith Patterson, Shonn Wiley, and The Joe Iconis Band.

Broadway Speaks OUT was formed by Marti Gould Cummings and his partner Anthony Hollock in Fall 2008 after Proposition 8 took place in California, denying thousands of couples the right to marry.

The two started a talk show online by interviewing friends of theirs who have appeared on Broadway. This grew into a very successful endeavor, leading to a hit concert series which benefits LGBT organizations in NYC.

Broadway Speaks OUT! has attended The Tony Awards, The Drama Desk Awards, and the Logos NewNowNext Awards, and has had the opportunity to interview the likes of Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Audra McDonald, Gavin Creel, Rosie ODonnell, and countless others about how their careers are helping to pave the way for LGBT Equality.

In addition to this red carpet coverage, BSO! has a weekly live show hosted by Marti, Anthony, and David Singletary. This show brings in thousands of viewers every Tuesday night at 10pm. The topics discussed cover a wide variety of hot topics relating to the mission of BSO!

The Broadway Speaks OUT! Concert series has benefited organizations such as Broadway Impact and The Ali Forney Center for Homeless LGBT Youth. Each concert features a wide variety of TV Stars and Broadway entertainers. Each performer brings their uniqueness to the stage by performing songs or giving inspirational speeches about why equality is important for all people. BSO has raised thousands of dollars to help the fight for Equality in NYC, they are now taking the show on the road and will be hosting benefits in LA, Chicago, & London in 2010.

BSO is a resident artist at Space on White studio. Space on White is an artistic facility designed to aid emerging and accomplished artists in a range of fields including music, theater, dance, yoga, and the visual arts. They encourage artists and give them a blank canvas in which to create new works, collaborate, polish their craft, and maintain and build the relationships necessary to aid them in their career.

Space on White (81 White St., NY) provides space for performance, rehearsal, group and private class and practice. Artists will have the freedom, resources, and support of a diverse and creative community to expound on their craft and showcase their talents.

To learn more, visit www.broadwayspeaksOUT.com or www.spaceonwhite.com.

Photo Credit: Linda Lenzi