Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Producing Artistic Director) has announced the initial casting to kick off their season at the 32nd anniversary gala honoring longtime board member, producer Jim Kierstead. Set to celebrate Abingdon's 32nd season Off-Broadway is Kate Baldwin, Tony Yazbeck, Lesli Margherita, Mandy Gonzalez with a star-studded lineup including Keri René Fuller, Blaine Krauss, Kara Lindsay, Ashley D Kelley, Shereen Pimentel, Carolina Rial, Nyla Sostre, Carrie St. Louis, Katie Thompson, Curtis Wiley and Alyssa Wray. Additional casting to be announced at a later date. The benefit gala will be held on Mon Oct 28 at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th St). The evening will include cocktails, dinner, an auction, and a live performance directed by Producing Artistic Director Chad Austin with musical direction by Robbie Cowan. For more information, please visit www.abingdontheatre.org. Press contact: Elizabeth Skollar/Skollar PR (646/373-6207)...