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Heredia, Perez, Rivera, et al. Set for Latin Rhythms Benefit

Chita Rivera
(© Joseph Marzullo/Retna)
Chita Rivera
(© Joseph Marzullo/Retna)

Tony Chiroldes, Nilo Cruz, Wilson Cruz, Wilson Jermanie Heredia, John Herrera, Allen Hidalgo, Justina Machado, Doreen Montalvo, Rosie Perez, Chita Rivera, Saundra Santiago, and Natalie Toro, and will participate in An Evening of Latin Rhythms to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on Monday, November 20 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on West 42nd Street.

During the event, these Broadway stars will share the stage with a live Latin band. The evening’s music will be orchestrated and conducted by Grammy Award-winner Ray Santos. Dance numbers will be choreographed and directed by Richard Amaro. Additional participants will be announced at a later date.

Broadway Cares distributes funds to many AIDS service organizations working within Hispanic communities, including the Hispanic AIDS Forum, La Familia Unida AIDS Outreach Project, Casa Betsaida, Project VIDA, and International AIDS Empowerment.

Tickets to the event range from $50 to $500 per person. To order or for more information, visit www.bcefa.org.