‘Y&R’ Star Shows True Colors In Selfless Act

Lily Brooks O’Briant, who plays Lucy Romalotti on “The Young and the Restless,” proves she’s more than just a pretty face with a selfless act. The 18-year-old singer went above and beyond to give back, especially to a cause close to her heart.

O’Briant will spearhead the star-studded “Daytime at Night – A Benefit for St. Jude” set on Thursday, May 29, 2025. She, alongside other soap opera favorites, will take the stage at the Troubadour in West Hollywood to raise awareness and funds for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Lily Brooks O’Briant, Fellow Soap Stars To Perform For A Cause

In an Instagram post, O’Briant teased a “one-of-a-kind concert experience” courtesy of soap stars from “The Young and the Restless,” “Days of Our Lives,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “General Hospital,” and “Beyond the Gates.”

The actress also expressed her gratitude for being able to help while doing what she loves most.

I am so incredibly grateful that I have the opportunity to bring together two of the most important things in my life for an evening of giving back.

Some of the confirmed soap stars to perform include O’Briant’s “The Young and the Restless” co-stars Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson), Loren Lott (Ana Hamilton), and Nathan Owens (Holden Novak).

“General Hospital” fan-favorites Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson), Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane Miller), Wally Kurth (Ned Quartermaine), and Josh Kelly (Cody Bell) will also participate.

“Days of Our Lives” stars Elia Cantu (Jada Hunter), Carson Boatman (Johnny DiMera), Brandon Barash (Stefan DiMera), and Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) are performing too.

“Beyond the Gates” star Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree) and “The Bold and the Beautiful” actress Annika Noelle (Hope Logan) will be there as well.

O’Briant Shares Details Of Her Charity Event

In an interview with Soap Hub, O’Briant revealed the inspiration behind the charity event and how she made it a reality. “The Young and the Restless” star said she has always been an advocate for St. Jude, so choosing it as the beneficiary was an easy decision.

What began as a casual conversation with her mom quickly evolved into something much bigger. She added:

I was thinking about the next St. Jude event I could put on, and I was like, how fun would it be to get the soap opera and daytime community together? I honestly don’t remember the last time I saw an event like that.

O’Briant has been very hands-on in organizing the concert for a cause. With the support of her family, friends, and colleagues, she’s helping bring hope to those who need it most.