Paolo Montalban Joins Cast of 'THE LEADING MEN IV' Benefit at Birdland 5/11

Paolo Montalban, who was Prince Christopher in the TV movie of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella," starring Brandy, has just joined the cast of "The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, on Monday, May 11, at 7 pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St.

Montalban also has reprised in his princely role onstage in ‘'Cinderella' with Deborah Gibson and then Jamie-Lynn Sigler. His Broadway credits include Manjiro in the 2004 Roundabout revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Weidman's "Pacific Overtures" and playing Lun Tha in the revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The King and I.'

As part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland series, "The Leading Men IV" concert will feature top singers from Broadway and cabaret. John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Shrek the Musical) will host once again, and Emmy-nominated writer, host and comic Seth Rudetsky returns as musical director, along with director Alan Muraoka (NAATCO's Falsettoland).

This year's 'Leading Men' lineup consists of:

* Nick Adams (Guys and Dolls)
* Tom Andersen (Award-winning cabaret singer)
* James Barbour (A Tale of Two Cities)
* Jim Caruso (Liza's at The Palace!)
* Michael Kadin Craig (Altar Boyz)
* Jack Donahue (Award-winning jazz singer)
* Kevin Earley (A Tale of Two Cities)
* Cody Green (West Side Story)
* Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening)
* Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid)
* Graham Phillips (13)
* Tom Postilio (Award-winning cabaret singer)
* Zak Resnick (The Broadway Boys)
* Nicholas Rodriguez (Tarzan)
* Tony Yazbeck (Gypsy)

"The Leading Men IV" concert is produced by Wayman Wong, who edits entertainment for the New York Daily News. He originated and wrote 'The Leading Men" column for Playbill.com from 2003-2006. Since 2005, the "Leading Men' concerts have raised thousands of dollars for Broadway Cares, and alumni from the three previous soldout shows include: Matt Cavenaugh, Cheyenne Jackson, Aaron Lazar, Matthew Morrison, Hugh Panaro, Daniel Reichard, Jai Rodriguez and Christopher Sieber.

Premium tickets are $100 plus a $10 food-drink minimum. General seating is $50 plus a $10 food-drink minimum.

Tickets can be purchased online only: www.birdlandjazz.com.

The Broadway at Birdland series is presented by Jim Caruso's Cast Party, an open mic/variety show, which follows each concert.

"The Leading Men IV"
A Benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Monday, May 11 at 7pm
Broadway at Birdland
315 West 44 Street, NYC
www.BirdlandJazz.com
Premium tickets - $100 plus $10 food-drink minimum
General seating - $50 plus $10 food-drink minimum