Event to benefit AIDS cause

John Lloyd Young, who won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Frankie Valli in the original Broadway production of “Jersey Boys,” is among the performers who will pay tribute to the music of George and Ira Gershwin at the 25th annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event.

All proceeds will go to AIDS Project Los Angeles.

Other entertainers scheduled to appear include Stefanie Powers, Carole Cook, Lucas Grabeel, Bruce Vilanch, Vicki Lewis, Pat Marshall, Shoshana Bean, Michael K. Lee, Dee Wallace, Linda Michele, Sam Harris, Ian Abercrombie and Loretta Devine.

Performances are at 8 p.m. March 21 and 3 p.m. March 22 at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills. They are open to the public, with tickets starting at $50. Information: (866) 679-0958 or www.stagela.com.