One Night Only Benefit Concert with Jennifer Holliday and Daniel Reichard

Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday, the original Effie White in Dreamgirls, and Broadway star Daniel Reichard, who originated the role of Bob Gaudio in the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys, unite for a one-night-only benefit concert in support of Lauren Shmalo Berg.

With voices that have electrified audiences from Broadway to concert halls around the world, Holliday and Reichard bring their star power, unforgettable performances, and heartfelt artistry to the stage for an evening of music and inspiration you won’t forget.

All of the proceeds from the performance will go to Help Hope Live, benefiting Lauren Shmalo Berg’s recovery.

For event sponsorship and to make general donations to Lauren’s campaign, please visit the Lauren’s Fundraising Campaign Site.

Jennifer Holliday, a Tony and two-time Grammy Award-winning Broadway legend, rose to fame as the original Effie White in Dreamgirls, delivering the iconic “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” and redefining powerhouse performance. With a career spanning stage, screen, and chart-topping hits, she has shared the spotlight with music’s greatest, from Barbra Streisand to Luther Vandross, while captivating audiences worldwide.

Daniel Reichard, a Broadway star and concert performer, rose to fame as the original Bob Gaudio in the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys, featured on the show’s multi-platinum, Grammy-winning album. With a career spanning acclaimed stage roles, world tours with The Midtown Men, and performances with leading symphonies, he has captivated audiences nationwide with his signature blend of charm, storytelling, and song.

Lauren Shmalo Berg has faced the unthinkable — a life-changing spinal cord injury, countless surgeries, and setbacks that would stop most people in their tracks. But with courage, grit, and the love of her community, she’s fighting her way back.

Now, as she works to regain the progress she lost, two Broadway powerhouses — Jennifer Holliday and Daniel Reichard — are joining forces for a one-night-only benefit to help Lauren continue her recovery.

​This is her story.