IN THE HEIGHTS Tour Cast Hosts BC/EFA Cabaret Benefit, 3/1

Cast members of the tour of the Tony-winning musical In the Heights will be presenting a cabaret performance Monday night, March 1 at the Cabaret at Germano's in Little Italy.

Organizing the event is cast member Rayanne Gonzalez who said this is the first such event for the tour which is currently performing at the Hippodrome Theatre through March 7.

Musical Director James Fitzpatrick is responsible for putting Germano's in touch with Gonzales for the event. Fitzpatrick, who is a musical legend in the area, was musical director at the Everyman Theatre's productions of Jaques Brel and The Last Five Years.

Gonzales will be joined by cast members Daniel Bolero and DeWitt Cooper III. According to Gonzales, "We will be presenting songs from Ragtime, Porgy and Bess, a little Puccini, and some other surprises. You can also expect a large contingent of fellow cast members to attend as well."

The Cabaret at Germano's is located at 300 S. High Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Doors open at 6 p.m. for pre-show dining. The show, which has a $10 cover, begins at 7:30 p.m. For reservations, call 410-752-4515.

For tickets to In the Heights, call 410-547-SEAT. The show's website is www.intheheightsthemusical.com.

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