Lauren Elder joins the cast of “Because We Care: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood!”
Lauren Elder is an actress, singer-songwriter and whistler living in New York City. She has been seen on Boardwalk Empire (HBO), Louie (FX), Law & Order (NBC), in the Broadway and West End revivals of Hair, and the Broadway revival of Side Show. She is regularly seen performing in NYC at 54 Below, Joe’s Pub, Birdland, and other local venues. Lauren writes original music, blending the sweet sounds of the ukulele with influences of folk, jazz and pop to create her unique, whimsical sound. She recently released her debut album, which is available on iTunes. Lauren is also a private performance coach and teaches musical theater at New York Film Academy. Learn more at www.laureneldermusic.com.
Because We Care: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood brings some of the best Broadway and NYC performers to the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage for an unforgettable night of music and hope. Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health services both in the United States and globally.
Turning 100 years old this year, Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.
So come join us at Feinstein’s/54 Below for a night you’ll never forget, and hear songs of hope and love from the Broadway cannon, mixed with world premiers from the leading composers of the new musical theatre crowd.
Conceived, directed, and produced by Megan Minutillo, with music direction by Ben Caplan.
Featuring: Julie Benko (Fiddler on the Roof), Brandon Ellis (Bandstand, Once), David Edwards, Lauren Elder, Michael Gioia, Melissa Rose Hirsch (The Bad Years, Blueprint Specials), Siri Howard (Les Miserables), Alicia Krakauer, Angelo McDonough, Elyssa Mactas (Chix 6), Mike Rosengarten (The Playbillies), Abigail Shapiro (How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Stephanie Turci, – with additional special guests to be announced!
Because We Care: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood is set for May 15th at Feinstein’s/54 Below at 9:30pm. Tickets are $30-$40. There is a $25 food/drink minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.
