MAMMA MIA National Tour Cast Members Perform Benefit Concert For BC/EFA 4/13

On Monday evening April 13th, cast members from the Broadway National Tour of "Mamma Mia" will
perform without their standard spandex and platform shoes at a benefit concert for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. This eclectic evening of songs with music directed by Bill Congdon will take place at West Hollywood's iconic venue The Abbey (629 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA) at 8PM and will feature a special performance by the legendary Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money).

Hosting the evening will be former "Mamma Mia" Las Vegas alum Vicki Van Tassel. Scheduled to perform from the "Mamma Mia" National tour are: John Hemphill, Nicole Laurenzi, Jennifer Noth, Ian Knauer, Katy Blake, Donell James Foreman, Monette McKay, Michael Roberts McKee, Adam Jacobs, Damien DeShaun Smith, Natalie Gallo, Leah Joseph, Bradley Whitfield, David Reiser, Liana Hunt, Rachel Frankenthal and Eric Giancola.

Admission is free. In keeping with the "Mamma Mia" tour, audience members are encouraged to "Take a chance" all evening by buying raffle tickets which will benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. A special auction item includes two house seats and a walk on performance in one of the "Mamma Mia!" shows at the Pantages Theatre. For more information visit www.abbeyfoodbar.com .

MAMMA MIA is the international musical phenomenon featuring the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs. Over 32 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Now in its 7th year, the US National Tour of MAMMA MIA! continues to play record breaking houses across North America.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organization. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity
of the American theatre community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes and other critical illnesses across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $150 million dollars for critically needed services for people with AIDS and other serious illnesses. BC/EFA is the major supporter of seven programs at The Actors' Fund - including The AIDS Initiative, The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative, The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic, The Dancers' Resource and three supportive housing residences. BC/EFA also awards annual grants to over 400 AIDS and family service organizations nationwide. For more information visit: www.BroadwayCares.org