After the general car wreck of Taboo, it's nice to see Rosie staying involved with Broadway. From BroadwayWorld.com, here's an article on "Rosie's Belters", a benefit concert for Rosie's Broadway Kids, a not-for-profit arts education organization:

Rosie O'Donnell is proud to present "ROSIE'S BROADWAY BELTERS," an evening of music and comedy that will be presented for one performance only at The Zipper Theatre (336 West 37th Street) on Monday, April 11, 2005 (8:00 p.m. curtain). All proceeds from "ROSIE'S BROADWAY BELTERS" will benefit Rosie's Broadway Kids, a not-for-profit arts education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of New York City public school children through the arts.

"ROSIE'S BROADWAY BELTERS" is a musical comedy variety show that marks Ms. O'Donnell's return to her stand-up roots while also celebrating some of Broadway's best musical talent, both established and up-and-coming. With music direction by Seth Rudetsky, "ROSIE'S BROADWAY BELTERS" will feature musical performances by Farah Alvin, Michael Arden, Elaine Brier, Alix Korey, Norm Lewis, Euan Morton, Shayna Steele and Marty Thomas.

Rosie's Broadway Kids is a not-for-profit arts education organization founded by Ms. O'Donnell in 2003. Using professional teaching artists, Rosie's Broadway Kids provides New York City fifth graders with in-school classes in dance and music, and a professional theater experience for those who might not otherwise have the opportunity. The program's mission is to inspire excellence, motivate learning, uplift the human spirit and install a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Describing the evening, Ms. O'Donnell says, "Back in the days of 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' when New York City was the home to live primetime television and the world's entertainment capital, the incredible talents of Broadway -- the Ethel Mermans and Barbra Streisands -- were able to be seen and appreciated by everyone. I want to do an evening has that same feeling that show did and to throw a party that celebrates the theatre industry's very best singers. And this evening of music and comedy will help Rosie's Broadway Kids share this life-altering love of Broadway with children who live in this city but who do not have access to it."