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Several of the cast members of touring shows for The Lion King and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical joined forces to raise money on their one night off from work.

“Can You Feel the Earth Move?: A Holiday Cabaret to Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS” brought in a full house Dec. 14 at Boystown nightspot Sidetrack. Choosing from a mix of musical standards to holiday songs, the crowd heard everything from Wicked’s “Popular” to “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” Although not the actual Drifters, a group modeled after them (from the production Beautiful) showed up to sing “White Christmas.”

A silent auction had attendees bidding on items from both musicals. The finale had everyone singing “Here Comes Santa Claus.”

For tickets to these shows and more now playing in the Windy City, visit broadwayinchicago.com.

Photos and text by Jerry Nunn