Phantom star Sierra Boggess, Carousel Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez, and original Anastasia star Derek Klena will headline Artists Striving to End Poverty’s December 10 concert at Joe’s Pub.
Created and produced by Drama Desk winner Lynne Shankel, the sold-out 7 PM benefit celebrates ASTEP's 10th anniversary.
The concert will also feature Gerard Canonico, Becca Gottlieb, Chester Gregory, David Josefsberg, Melody Madarasz, Lauren Marcus, Eric William Morris, Alyse Alan Louis, Shea Renee, Marissa Rosen, Sally Wilfert, and recording artist Anya Singleton.
Featured in the band will be musicians Shankel (piano), Joe Mowatt (rums), Randy Landau (bass), Peter Calo (guitar), Eric Davis (guitar), Summer Boggess (cello), Max Mosten (violin), Colin Brigstocke (trumpet), Harry Hassell (saxophone), and Scott Kreitzer (saxophone).
ASTEP has just released a new single of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” performed by Aladdin’s Telly Leung, which is now available on iTunes and Amazon, as well as all streaming platforms.
Also launched is a CharityBuzz auction that includes experiences from Hamilton, Mean Girls, My Fair Lady, and Wicked in addition to The Prom, Come From Away, and King Kong.