Born for Broadway: a Reeve Foundation Benefit

Born for Broadway is a one-night-only celebrity cabaret to benefit the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the national non-profit organization dedicated to curing spinal cord injuries.

The third annual Born for Broadway benefit will take place at the American Airlines Theatre, 227 West 42nd Street, on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 8 PM. Tony nominated director Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Ragtime) has signed on to direct; Lawrence Yurman (On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Grey Gardens) will musical direct. The event showcases the performances of both established Broadway performers as well as up and coming talent.

Two time Tony winner James Naughton, Richard Kind ("Luck," "Mad About You," "Spin City"), Jenna Ushkowitz from "Glee," Book of Mormon Tony winner Nikki M. James, Tony nominee Malcolm Gets, "NewsRadio" star Vicki Lewis, and Aaron Lazar are among the 30 Broadway and TV stars, all donating their time and talent.

The 2012 cast also includes: Adrian Bailey, Ron Bohmer, Matt Cavenaugh, Ben Cook, Colin Donnell, Colin Hanlon, Emma Hunton, Andy Karl, Carole Lasser, Lindsay Mendez, Christiane Noll, Orfeh, Chris Pinnella, Robert Petkoff, Jenny Powers, Steve Rosen, Graham Rowat, Jesse Ruben, Ali Stroker, Marianne Tatum, Kate Wetherhead and Tony Yasbeck.