Drew Lachey to Host Holiday Broadway Benefit for Hospitalized Kids at The Green Room 42
LACHEY TEAMS WITH NONPROFIT UKULELE KIDS CLUB TO CELEBRATE THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC
BROADWAY CABARET FEATURES PERFORMERS FROM WICKED, HAMILTON, RAGTIME, AND THE CAST OF LABEL•LESS
NEW YORK – October 7th, 2026 – Broadway veteran, multi-platinum pop artist, composer and writer Drew Lachey is coming to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on December 14th, 2026, to host ‘HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO UKE,’ a charity cabaret and piano open mic supporting the mission of The Ukulele Kids Club (UKC).
The UKC benefit, which will include a special performance by Lachey and the cast of Label•less, raises funds to deliver ukuleles to hospitalized and medically fragile children through music therapy programs in New York and worldwide.
Drew Lachey shared, “I’m thrilled to be hosting this holiday benefit for the Ukulele Kids Club and supporting the incredible work they do bringing music, joy and connection to children when they need it most. Music has always had the power to uplift people, which is at the heart of Label•less, the musical my wife Lea and I created. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holiday season than by helping more children in need experience the healing power of music with an instrument of their own and guidance by caring music therapists along the way.”
In addition to Lachey as host, ‘Happy Holidays to UKE’ will showcase inspiring performances by the children and youth impacted by the UKC mission as well as Broadway stars from Wicked, Hamilton, Ragtime, Label•less, and others to be announced soon. With musical direction by Joshua Turchin, the event will also feature one-of-a-kind auction items, including exclusive Broadway-inspired experiences and hand-painted ukuleles in the theme of hit Broadway shows.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Drew as the host of this special Broadway benefit. As a lifelong performer, Drew understands the powerful role music can play in our lives and our mental health,” said Marlén Rodríguez-Wolfe, Executive Director of The UKC. “We’re grateful to have Drew, Lea, and the Label•less cast helping us share a message at the heart of our mission: music can support you, even in the hardest of times – a message hospitalized kids everywhere deserve to hear.”
The evening is presented by Bear Givers and held in honor of the late Dr. Edmund Phelps, Nobel Prize-winning economist, longtime Columbia University professor, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for human flourishing. Throughout his life, Dr. Phelps championed creativity, opportunity, dignity, and the belief that every person deserves the chance to thrive. His love of music and commitment to expanding human potential make his legacy especially meaningful to UKC, whose mission is rooted in the power of music to bring comfort, connection, joy, and healing to children facing serious illness.
Tickets to ‘Happy Holidays to UKE’ may be purchased from The Green Room 42.
Learn more about the event and explore sponsorship opportunities at www.theukc.org/broadway.
About Ukulele Kids Club
Ukulele Kids Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to donate ukuleles and provide ongoing support at home for thousands of medically fragile and vulnerable children at over 400 partner music therapy programs worldwide. As of 2026, the organization has donated over 18,000 ukuleles to children in hospitals, crisis centers, community centers, and private clinics worldwide. UKC Broadway invites the Broadway community into this meaningful mission by turning performance into purpose through benefit events, virtual performances, and artist-led engagements. The initiative’s signature event is the UKC Broadway Cabaret, which brings Broadway performers, sponsors, corporations, investors, and productions together to raise funds for UKC’s hospital and community programs in New York and worldwide. For more information about the Ukulele Kids Club, visit www.theukc.org.
About Drew Lachey
Drew Lachey, a proud Cincinnatian, is best known for his multi-platinum pop group 98 Degrees, selling over 15 million records worldwide and achieving eight top 40 singles in the United States. He also appeared on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and was crowned Season 2 Champion. A Broadway veteran, Drew starred as Mark Cohen in Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent, and as King Arthur’s right-hand man, Patsy, in Mike Nichol’s Tony award-winning production of Monty Python’s Spamalot. Other onstage work includes Corny Collins in Hairspray, Charlie in Kinky Boots and Zach in A Chorus Line. In addition to other roles in television and film, Drew also appeared as a designer on season 7 of the hit HGTV show Rock the Block hosted ABC’s Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann, HGTV’s $250,000 Dollar Challenge, Design Network’s Date My House, America Sings, The Price is Right – Live, Let’s Make a Deal – Live and the Miss USA Pageant. Drew currently lives in Cincinnati where he, along with his wife Lea, created and run Lachey Arts, a performing arts non-profit.
About Joshua Turchin
Joshua Turchin is an accomplished actor, singer, songwriter, and composer whose original music connects with audiences of all ages, drawing millions of views on social media and listeners across all major streaming platforms. He wrote his first musical, The Perfect Fit, at 12, and it won “Best Book of a Musical” and “Best Ensemble” at New York’s Rave Theater Festival in 2019. Its cast recording, released on Broadway Records, reached the top 5 on Amazon Music. His new musical, Swashbucklers, is generating industry buzz with its first reading in April 2026. On stage, Turchin performed in The Little Mermaid Live-to-Film at the Hollywood Bowl as Flounder, the original Off-Broadway casts of Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation and Trevor the Musical, and the Broadway National Tour of A Christmas Story: The Musical. On screen, he appeared in CIA (CBS), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), and his voice can be heard in 13: The Musical, Schmigadoon!, and CoComelon. Turchin’s film scoring credits include Wicked: For Good, numerous short films, and an upcoming pilot. He regularly music directs at renowned venues including 54 Below and The Green Room 42. Follow him on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube: @joshuaturchin.
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