Rita Gardner Joins 'They Were You' Concert 5/13

Rita Gardner, the original Louisa in The Fantasticks joins the line-up of Broadway veterans performing in the concert entitled "They Were You"; a benefit for The Artist's Crossing.  Ms. Gardner was most recently seen on Broadway in The Wedding Singer, originating the role of Rosie.  She joins the previously announced Tony Award winning author of The Fantasticks, Tom Jones, as well as, Yolande Bavan (Bernarda Alba, Bombay Dreams), Judith Blazer (LoveMusik, Titanic) Sherry Boone (Marie Christine, Ragtime), Darius DeHaas (Marie Christine, Rent), Malcolm Gets (Amour, A New Brain), Ann Harada (Avenue Q, Les Miserables), Tony Award winner George S. Irving (Me and My Girl, Irene), Jose Llana (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Flower Drum Song), Daniel Reichard (Jersey Boys, NYCO's Candide) and Cabaret and Broadway legend Julie Wilson (Legs Diamond, The Pajama Game).  The concert is at 7pm on Tuesday, May 1 3, 2008 at Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow Street, NYC.

 
In addition to Ms. Gardner joining the slate of performers, a limited number of Mezzanine tickets are now available for $25 (mention code TWYSTUDENT for $25 tickets).  Tickets can be purchased in person at Barrow Street Theatre Box Office, by calling Telecharge at 212-239-6200 or visiting Telecharge.com.  

 
Founded in 2004 by Judith Blazer, Joseph Bates and Landon Scott Heimbach, THE ARTISTS CROSSING is dedicated to promoting, cultivating and fostering young talent by bringing together a diverse group of seasoned artists to mentor and guide them through workshops, the creation of new works and productions of existing repertoire.

 
The company has conducted workshops in Dayton, Ohio and New York City, produced a reading of a new play, THE DELI and has worked with Mary Mitchell Campbell's company, ASTEP, as well as IMPACT Theatre Company.  This summer the company plans to host a variety of Master Classes/Seminars as well as a College Preparation Weekend Intensive in New York City.  Proceeds from this evening will help fund upcoming master classes, intensives and performances.

 
Tickets are priced at $150, which includes a post performance reception, $50 for the performance only and $25 for Mezzanine seats (mention code TWYSTUDENT).  Tickets can be purchased in person at Barrow Street Theatre Box Office, by calling Telecharge at 212-239-6200 or visiting Telecharge.com.  

 
The benefit is being underwritten by Mary Jo and Ted Shen and will be held at Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow Street, New York, NY 10014 at 7:00pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2008