Broadway Gives Back: Recent Episodes
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Philanthropy unites Broadway stars like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gloria Estefan, Judith Light, and more. The Broadway Gives Back Podcast spotlights Broadway actors, shows, and organizations in their pursuit of social impact and doing good. Our talented guests will share stories about their favorite charities, how they got involved, and the people and causes who have benefited from these philanthropic efforts. From stars to stagehands, cast members to front of house, and causes large and small, we will discuss why philanthropy is so vital and inspiring. Hosted by former head of marketing for the Tony Awards and The Broadway League, and CCO for the Charity Network, Jan Svendsen, this feel-good podcast will also discuss ways you can do good through education and taking action to make the world a better place.Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
Actress and comedienne Julie Halston is one of the funniest women on Broadway and off. She has starred in TOOTSIE, YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, ANYTHING GOES, HAIRSPRAY, and GYPSY. She has also appeared in the television reboots of SEX AND THE CITY and GOSSIP GIRL. Julie is also a staunch advocate for people living with pulmonary fibrosis, receiving the 2020 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her charitable work for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). Halston is a Board member of the PFF and has dedicated herself to raising funds and awareness for PFF for more than a decade. Join Julie as she relates her very personal pulmonary fibrosis story and the joys of giving back.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Connect with Julie:
Facebook: @JulieHalston
Twitter: @JulieHalston
Instagram: @ActressJulieHalston
Rolling Calls, A New Audio Comedy
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From his current role in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to his Tony Award-nominated performances in SOMETHING ROTTEN! and THE PRODUCERS, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SPAMALOT, and many more, Brad Oscar is one of the funniest men on Broadway and off. For 20 years, Brad has also supported and now serves on the board of Only Make Believe, an amazing charity that brings theater into special needs schools and hospitals throughout New York City and Washington, DC. Join Brad as he discusses the healing power of the arts in the lives of critically ill and special needs children.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Only Make Believe
Purchase tickets to Only Make Believe’s Back on Broadway gala on on Monday, November 14, hosted by John Oliver
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Entertainment Community Fund
Connect with Brad:
Twitter: @RealBradOscar
Instagram: @BradOscar64
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Soprano Sharon Azrieli has enjoyed international success with leading organizations such as the Canadian Opera Company, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, and the New Israel Opera, among others. Sharon created the Azrieli Music Prizes for the Azrieli Foundation in 2014 and is devoted to arts education and philanthropy. She is a director on the board of the Azrieli Foundation, and concurrently sits on the boards of several other philanthropic organizations including National Arts Centre of Canada, Orchestre Classique de Montréal (where she holds the title President Emeritus), McCord Museum, the Canadian Vocal Arts Institute, The Opera Cares Foundation, the America-Israel Cultural Foundation, Sharon Azrieli Foundation for the Arts as well as on the honorary board of Camp Tutti and Camp Kinneret Biluim. Join Sharon as she discusses the importance of arts education in her native Canada and beyond.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Azrieli Foundation
El Sistema USA
Connect with Sharon:
Website: SharonAzrieli.com
Facebook: @sopranosharonazrieli
Instagram: @sharonazrielisoprano
YouTube: @Sharon Azrieli
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Ambroz is a national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate. After growing up homeless and then in foster care, he graduated from Vassar College and later from UCLA School of Law (J.D.), and was recognized by President Obama as an American Champion of Change. Join David as he shares his powerful story of growing up homeless on the streets of New York City and discusses the next steps in the fight against poverty.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Covenant House
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Connect with David:
Website: DavidAmbroz.com
Twitter: @daveambroz
Instagram: @hkdambroz
A Place Called Home memoir
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From THE GOONIES to Emmy Award-winning actress and activist, Martha Plimpton has been a welcome face in film, television, and on stage for over 40 years. She’s a three-time Tony nominee, a Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle winner, and recently won an Independent Spirit Award for her most recent film, MASS. Her new show SPRUNG is currently streaming. In 2012, she co-founded A Is For, which amplifies art and artists that work to end the stigma against abortion. Join Martha as she discusses her hopes for Broadway and the important fight for reproductive rights for women.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
A Is For
Purchase tickets to A Is For’s Broadway Acts for Abortion benefit on Sunday, October 2
Planned Parenthood
Red River Women’s Clinic
Whole Woman’s Health
The Pink House Fund
Lilith Clinic
The Brigid Alliance
Connect with Martha:
Facebook: @OfficialMarthaPlimpton
Twitter: @VWOfficial
Instagram: @MarthaPlimpton
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry today. From her hit recording career to celebrated performances in film and television, Vanessa is equally at home on stage. She’s best known to Broadway fans for her memorable roles in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, INTO THE WOODS, AFTER MIDNIGHT, and her recent performance in POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE. Vanessa is also a strong advocate for equal rights, embracing and supporting such organizations as Black Theatre United, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, Special Olympics, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and several others. She was honored with the Human Rights Campaign Ally for Equality Award for her humanitarian contributions. Join Vanessa as she discusses the necessary strides for representation on Broadway, in front of and behind the curtain.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Black Theatre United
Purchase tickets to the inaugural Black Theatre United Gala on Monday, October 3
Connect with Vanessa:
Website: VanessaWilliams.com
Facebook: @OfficialVanessaWilliams
Twitter: @VWOfficial
Instagram: @VanessaWilliamsOfficial
(Vanessa Williams photo by Kate Best.)
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hugh Jackman is the most down to earth superhero. A multiple award winner with Tonys, Emmys, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe, Hugh won a special Tony Award in 2012 recognizing his accomplishments as a performer and a humanitarian. Hugh and his wife, Deb Furness, support a number of important causes, and he has broken the fundraising record for Broadway Cares multiple times. Join everybody’s favorite music man as he discusses a lifetime of giving back.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Effective Altruism
Giving What We Can
80,000 Hours
Global Citizen
Connect with Hugh:
Facebook: @HughJackman
Twitter: @RealHughJackman
Instagram: @TheHughJackman
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dori Berinstein is an Emmy Award-winning documentarian, a four-time Tony-winning Broadway producer, an Olivier Award winner, Golden Globe nominee. She’s also the Co-Founder/CEO of the Broadway Podcast Network. Sammi Cannold (Dori’s daughter) is a director who is one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 in Hollywood & Entertainment, and has worked on and off Broadway, in film, and in television on shows for CBS, Nickelodeon, Paramount+, and Cirque du Soleil. Sammi also works with Human First Coalition, an organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. Mother and daughter recently collaborated on the documentary THE SHOW MUST GO ON. Join Dori and Sammi as they discuss the challenges and rewards of incorporating giving back onstage and off.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Broadway Podcast Network
Human First Coalition
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victoria Bailey has been the executive director of TDF (Theatre Development Fund) since 2001. TDF is dedicated to bringing the performing arts to everyone by engaging and cultivating a broad and diverse audience and eliminating barriers to attendance. Tory envisions a world where the transformative experience of attending live theatre is essential, relevant, accessible, and inspirational. During her 20-year tenure, Tory has led the development of the new TKTS booth at Duffy Square, the expansion of education programs, and the introduction of sensory friendly Broadway performances. She’s a Professor at the School of the Arts at Columbia University, and a member of the board at the Times Square Alliance. Join Tory as she discusses the state of Broadway and her vision for TDF and the theater industry moving forward.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
TDF (Theatre Development Fund)
TKTS
Times Square Alliance
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Broadway power couple Sergio Trujillo and Jack Noseworthy are as magnetic offstage as they are onstage. Sergio began his career on Broadway as a performer in such legendary musicals as JEROME ROBBINS’ BROADWAY, GUYS AND DOLLS, and FOSSE before becoming one of the industry’s most sought after choreographers, including MEMPHIS, JERSEY BOYS, ON YOUR FEET, and his Tony Award-winning choreography for AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS. Jack is a familiar face on film and television, and is best known to Broadway fans for his memorable performance in SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS. In addition, Jack is an Individual Giving Officer with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, helping to raise money for this iconic Broadway institution. Join Sergio and Jack as they discuss the challenges and rewards of giving back—individually, collectively, and as a family.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
R.Evolutión Latina
Connect with Sergio:
Website: sergiotrujillo.com
Twitter: @sergioatrujillo
Instagram: @sergiotrujillo1
Connect with Jack:
Website: jacknoseworthy.com
Facebook: @jacknoseworthy
Twitter: @jacknoseworthy
Instagram: @jack_noseworthy
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SPRING AWAKENING, HAMILTON, FROZEN, LOOKING, MINDHUNTERS, GLEE… Jonathan Groff is a Grammy winner, Obie winner, two-time Tony nominee, and Emmy nominee. From Melchior to Olaff, King George, and more, he’s a familiar face on stage, screen, and television. In addition to supporting causes like Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, LGBTQIA+ rights, and the Entertainment Community Fund, he recently produced a SPRING AWAKENING reunion on HBO as a charity benefit. Join Jonathan as he discusses his amazing career and the challenges and rewards of giving back.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Entertainment Community Fund
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Social Media Manager for Broadway Gives Back: Olivia Cull. Jonathan Groff photo: Chad Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cody Renard Richard is an advocate, educator, producer, and professional stage manager with a career that spans Broadway, television, Cirque Du Soleil, and opera. On Broadway, he has stage managed 14 productions and was most recently the Production Stage Manager and Associate Director for FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, a co-producer on THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, and is now working on the tour of MOULIN ROUGE. As a philanthropist and activist, he has worked with numerous organizations, including Broadway Advocacy Coalition where he founded The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program for aspiring BIPOC theater makers. Join Cody as he discusses a changing—and hopefully more inclusive—Broadway industry. Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Broadway Advocacy Coalition
The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program
Actors’ Equity Association
Connect with Cody:
Website: codyrenard.com
Twitter: @codyrenard
Instagram: @codyrenard
LinkedIn: @cody-renard-richard
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heather Hitchens is the President & CEO of the American Theatre Wing. As CEO, she is charged with co-presenting and maintaining the Wing’s brand of excellence in the Tony Awards as well as the Wing’s other vital grant-making and professional development, educational, and media programs. Join Heather as she takes us backstage at the Wing, supporting artists and arts education.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
American Theatre Wing
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative
Jonathan Larson Grants
Working in the Theatre
The Actors Fund
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our guest this week—Naila McKenzie Ross—is spearheading change in the fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As Disney Theatrical Production’s Director of Inclusion Strategy, Business Affairs & Legal Counsel, a board member of the Black Theatre Coalition and Broadway Advocacy Coalition, and an active member of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of The Broadway League, she helps to support historically excluded and under-represented communities on Broadway and beyond. Join Naila as she takes us backstage with her important work on creating a better world.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Black Theatre Coalition
Black Theatre United
Broadway Advocacy Coalition
Disney Theatrical Productions
Ackerman Institute for the Family
Connect with Naila: LinkedIn: @NailaMcKenzieRoss
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Award nominee Rory O’Malley has appeared on Broadway in THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and HAMILTON, and is a familiar face in films and on television. He also supports a number of really important causes, including the fight for gay marriage, arts education with his alma mater Carnegie Mellon University, and many more. Join Rory as he takes us backstage with these hit shows and leads the Broadway charge for marriage equality.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help: Dan Martin Dean’s Merit Scholarship
Connect with Rory:
Website: RoryOMalley.com
Twitter: @RoryOMalley
Instagram: @mrroryomalley
Living the Dream with Rory O’Malley podcast
“8”: A Play About the Fight for Marriage Equality
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kellie Overbey, is—to quote her Twitter and Instagram bios—a “democrat, activist, feminist, actor, reader, writer, knitter,” and, perhaps most importantly, a “mouthy agitator.” Kellie has worked for over 30 years as a professional actress in theater, television, and film. She has performed in over 70 plays, has written several plays, and penned the screenplay for the 2012 film That’s What She Said. Kellie is an Eastern Principal Councilor at Actors Equity Association, the co-founder and executive director of A Is For, which works to eradicate stigma against abortion care, and a founding member of Fair Wage On Stage, which advocates for fair wages for artists working in the theater. Join Kellie as she takes us backstage in her fight for reproductive rights and an activist life spent on the frontlines.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
A Is For
Fair Wage On Stage
Be An Arts Hero
Guttmacher Institute
Connect with Kellie:
Facebook: @willafly
Twitter: @willafly
Instagram: @willafly
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lois Robbins is an accomplished actress whose work spans theater, television, and film. She also hosts The LoDown, her highly successful Instagram Live program and podcast, where she explores voices inside and outside the entertainment industry. Join Lois as she shares "The LoDown" on her extensive philanthropic work and her dreams for a better world.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Plastic Pollution Coalition
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
Lung Cancer Research Foundation
UJA-Federation of New York
Connect with Lois:
Website: LoisRobbins.com
Facebook: @lois.robbins.31
Twitter: @loisrobbins
Instagram: @loisrobbins21
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From his Tony Award-winning role as everybody’s favorite genie in ALADDIN to rapping as J-Soul in FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, Broadway has never had a friend like James Monroe Iglehart. He’s also appeared in HAMILTON, MEMPHIS, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and CHICAGO, and stars in the fantastic new audio drama called TWITS on the Broadway Podcast Network. Join James as he freestyle raps about some of his favorite roles and discusses what it means to be an activist—on and offstage.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Broadway Advocacy Coalition
Lymphoma Research Foundation
The Actors Fund
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Covenant House New York
Broadway Barks
Connect with James:
Facebook: @james.m.iglehart
Twitter: @jamesmiglehart
Instagram: @jmiglehart
TWITS: A Steampunk Distraction
Freestyle Love Supreme
Hamilton
Aladdin
Chicago
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re dancing our way into 2022 with two very special guests. Jerry Mitchell is a two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and KINKY BOOTS, both of which he also directed. His directing credits also include LEGALLY BLONDE, ON YOUR FEET!, and PRETTY WOMAN. Offstage, Jerry has made a significant impact as the creator of Broadway Bares, the annual comedy burlesque show that has raised over 22 million dollars for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Paul Canaan has appeared as a performer on Broadway for over 15 years and served as the Dance Captain on KINKY BOOTS. He’s also the co-founder and Executive Director of Take It From The Top, a national arts alliance that provides quality education enrichment through music, dance, and theatre. Jerry and Paul recently partnered to launch The Original Production, a dance licensing company that offers high schools and theaters the opportunity to learn and perform original Broadway choreography. Join Jerry and Paul as they go backstage with their amazing careers and the importance of arts education for future generations.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
The Original Production
Take It From The Top
Black Theatre United
The Penguin Project
Connect with Jerry:
Twitter: @jammyprod
Instagram: @jammyprod
Connect with Paul: Instagram: @paulcanaan
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Best known for his roles as Bob Gaudio in the touring company and Clint Eastwood’s film version of JERSEY BOYS and as Blake Moran in the hit CBS television series MADAM SECRETARY, Erich Bergen made his Broadway debut in 2018 in the hit musical WAITRESS, and recently returned to the show for a limited run. During the pandemic, he started a side hustle creating online charity events. Join Erich as he goes behind the scenes of JERSEY BOYS and WAITRESS, and the challenges of raising money for important causes during the pandemic.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
The Actors Fund
CDC Foundation
UNICEF
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Save the Music Foundation
The Manilow Music Project
God’s Love We Deliver
Bring Change to Mind
Connect with Erich:
Facebook: @erichbergen
Twitter: @erichbergen
Instagram: @erichbergen
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Miracle on 22nd Street is an amazing holiday charity that connects families in need with real-life elves. Join founder Jim Glaub as he tells the fascinating backstory behind these “Dear Santa” letters and the joys of giving back.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Miracle on 22nd Street
Black Theatre Coalition
American Theatre Wing
Connect with Jim:
Website: JimGlaub.com
Facebook: @JimGlaub
Twitter: @JimGlaub
Instagram: @JimGlaub
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Norm Lewis is a talented singer, actor, and performer and possesses one of Broadway’s best baritones. For his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS, he received Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. Norm’s many other theater credits include SIDE SHOW, THE LITTLE MERMAID, LES MISÉRABLES, CHICAGO, MISS SAIGON, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, SWEENY TODD, and most recently, CHICKEN AND BISCUITS. In May of 2014, he made history as THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’s first African American Phantom on Broadway. Join Norm as he shares memories of his Broadway career, working with Stephen Sondheim, and his work for social justice.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
The Actors Fund
Black Theatre United
Broadway Advocacy Coalition
Black Theatre Coalition
Midnight Run
Connect with Norm:
Website: NormLewis.com
Facebook: @OfficialNormLewis
Twitter: @normlewis777
Instagram: @thenormlewis
Norm Lewis: (There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays concert
One Night Only: Norma Lewis Carnegie Hall concert with The New York Pops
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This week’s episode shines a spotlight on The Stuttering Association for the Young, or SAY, a national nonprofit that empowers, educates, and supports young people who stutter and the world that surrounds them. SAY offers comprehensive and innovative programs that address the physical, social, and emotional impacts of stuttering by providing support, advocacy, and life-changing experiences for these young people. Join SAY Executive Director Noah Cornman, Vice President Travis Robertson, and board member and one of SAY’s biggest supporters, Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara as they share their inspiring stories about this very special organization.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
SAY
SAY Winter Benefit (streaming December 9)
Connect with SAY:
Facebook: @sayorg
Twitter: @sayorg
Instagram: @sayorg
Connect with Kelli:
Website: KelliOHara.com
Facebook: @kellioharasings
Twitter: @kelliohara
Instagram: @kelliohara
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Frank DiLella is one of Broadway’s most recognizable faces. As the Emmy Award winning host of ON STAGE, a weekly theater program on Spectrum News NY1, Frank has served as a correspondent on- and off-Broadway and around the world, and hosts his own podcast “Show and Tell with Frank DiLella” on iHeart Radio. A strong advocate for arts education, join Frank as he recounts some of his favorite backstage stories and the joys of doing good—this time from the other side of the mic!
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
The Roger Rees Awards
The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation
The Actors Fund
Jimmy Awards
Connect with Frank:
Website: FrankDiLella.com
Facebook: @FrankDiLella
Twitter: @fdilella
Instagram: @fdilella
On Stage
Show & Tell with Frank DiLella podcast
NY1
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Britton Smith is a founding member and the President of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, the Tony Award-winning organization that unites artists, experts, students, and community leaders to use storytelling and artistry to combat systemic racism. He has also appeared as an actor on Broadway in BE MORE CHILL, AFTER MIDNIGHT, and SHUFFLE ALONG, as well as a number of Off-Broadway shows. In addition, he’s a singer/songwriter and the frontman for the funk-gospel-soul group Britton & The Sting. Join Britton as he discusses BAC’s important work in making Broadway a more equitable space for all.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Broadway Advocacy Coalition
BAC Artivism Fellowship
Black Theatre Coalition
Black Theatre United
Connect with Britton:
Facebook: @brittonandthesting
Instagram: @brittonsmithworld
Britton & The Sting Instagram: @brittonandthesting
“Holdin’ On” by Britton & The Sting
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For Broadway fans, Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mom. But she’s also a Board Member of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and the American Theater Wing. As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, her career has focused on providing services to underserved communities in Upper Manhattan and The Bronx, and she was appointed to the New York State Psychology Board in 2000. Join Luz as she discusses her extensive philanthropic work with her phenomenal family.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
American Theater Wing
Hispanic Federation
Miranda Family Fund
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Instagram: @mirandamama
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Todd Wagner is founder and CEO of Charity Network, a company that harnesses the power of celebrity, technology, and media to raise awareness and funds for causes around the world. In 1995 he introduced streaming media to the world when he launched Broadcast.com with business partner Mark Cuban and later sold the company to Yahoo! for $5.7 billion. As CEO of 2929 Entertainment, he pioneered the practice of releasing films simultaneously in theaters, on digital platforms, and DVD, and brings compelling stories to life through 2929 Productions and Magnolia Pictures. Join Todd as he tells his inspiring story of entrepreneurship and philanthropy, helping improve the lives of at-risk children through the Todd Wagner Foundation.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Todd Wagner Foundation
Charity Network
Charitybuzz
Prizeo
Afterschool All-Stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Cause Reports
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Marissa Jaret Winokur is one of “the nicest kids in town.” Best known for her Tony Award-winning role as “Tracy Turnblad” in the hit Broadway musical HAIRSPRAY, Marissa has also starred in film and TV, where she also became the first winner of CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER. In addition to being an award winning artist, she’s a cancer survivor, a wife, a mom, and a philanthropist. Join Marissa as she talks about reuniting with her HAIRSPRAY family for the opening number at this year’s Tonys, the importance of the role of Tracy, and the power of giving back.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Hydrocephalus Association
She Should Run
Prevent Cancer Foundation
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Website: officialmarissajaretwinokur.com
Facebook: @marissajaretwinokur
Twitter: @marissajwinokur
Instagram: @marissajaretwinokur
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Bianca Marroquín made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the hit revival of CHICAGO and has returned to that show during Broadway’s reopening as Velma Kelly. From a successful stage career in Mexico City to IN THE HEIGHTS and THE PAJAMA GAME on Broadway, playing Chita Rivera in FX’s FOSSE/VERDON, and a starring role in the Apple TV series ACAPULCO this fall, Bianca is also the Ambassador for Viva Broadway, helping to bridge the gap between Broadway and the LatinX community. Join Bianca as she discusses her long-running relationship with CHICAGO and the joys of giving back.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Aquí Nadie Se Rinde I.A.P.
PAME
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Instagram: @biancapamelamarroquin
Chicago The Musical
Where You Are concert
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Best known for her amazing Broadway debut as Gloria Estefan in ON YOUR FEET, Ana Villafañe currently stars as the legendary Roxie Hart, one half of the killer diller team in the hit revival of CHICAGO. She also lends her voice and her talents to a number of important causes, including supporting individuals with arthritis and homeless children. Join Ana as she discusses overcoming juvenile arthritis and what it means to give back.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
Arthritis Foundation
Covenant House New York
Connect with Ana:
Instagram: @anavillafaneofficial
Chicago The Musical
Photo: Emilio Hernandez
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Luis Salgado got his Broadway debut as a performer and Assistant Choreographer on IN THE HEIGHTS and has since gone on to perform in many shows, including WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, ROCKY, and ON YOUR FEET. As a director, choreographer, performer, and teacher, Luis is passionately dedicated to his Latin roots. His company, Salgado Productions, is committed to telling original stories of Latin America and making “Art With A Purpose”. Luis’s love for social work led him to the development of R.Evolución Latina, a nonprofit that provides artistic empowerment to underprivileged youths in New York City through free workshops, classes, and seminars. Join Luis as he discusses the challenges of the Latinx community on Broadway and making a difference.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
R.Evolución Latina
Viva Broadway
Connect with Luis:
LuisSalgado.com
SalgadoProductions.com
Twitter: @LSalgadoART
Instagram: @lsalgadoart
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Nick Wyman is a familiar face on Broadway, in film, television, and over 100 commercials. He was recently acclaimed for his work opposite Bryan Cranston in NETWORK, his 16th Broadway show. Other credits include the original cast of LES MISERABLES, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, MY FAIR LADY, and the original cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. For 25 years, Nick served on the governing board of Actors’ Equity Association, including 5 years as its National President. Join Nick as he discusses the challenges of being a working actor and the benefits of doing good.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
The Actors Fund
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
YAI
Western Jewish Community Services
Connect with Nick:
Twitter: @YmanNick
Instagram: @officialnickwyman
Climbing Rejection Mountain book
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That’s a rap! As part of the three-day Curtain Up! celebration of Broadway’s reopening this past weekend, Broadway Gives Back host Jan Svendsen joined FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME cast members Kaila Mullady, Anthony Veneziale, Tarik Davis, and James Monroe Iglehart to discuss the hit Broadway show returning to the Booth Theater in October.
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Website: FreestyleLoveSupreme.com
Facebook: @freestylelovesupreme
Twitter: @freestylelove
Instagram: @freestylelovesupreme
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Best known for his Tony Award-winning role as “Dad” in the hit musical BILLY ELLIOT, Gregory Jbara has also starred in DAMN YANKEES, VICTOR/VICTORIA, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, CHICAGO, and many more. A familiar face in film and on television as well, he’s currently filming his 12th season in his role as “Garrett Moore” on the hit CBS police drama BLUE BLOODS. A passionate advocate for a number of causes, Greg has spent the pandemic raising funds for amazing organizations like The Actors Fund, Broadway Cares, SAY, Charleston Playhouse, The Blank Theatre, Great Cycle Challenge, just to name a few. Join Greg as he discusses his illustrious career and the benefits of doing good.
Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:
FBI-LEEDA
Emergency Medicine Foundation
American College of Emergency Physicians
The Blank Theatre
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
CONNECT WITH GREG:
Facebook: @DCPIMOORE
Twitter: @gregoryjbara
Instagram: @gregoryjbara
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For over 20 years, Project ALS has been on the frontlines in the fight against ALS, identifying and funding scientific and medical research that will lead to the first effective treatments and a cure. To date, Project ALS has raised over $120 million. Join three of Project ALS’ biggest supporters—founder Valerie Estess, Broadway icon and 7-time Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein (and a nominee again this year for his role in MOULIN ROUGE), and Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt (and a Tony nominee again this year for his orchestrations on JAGGED LITTLE PILL)—as they talk about their work with Project ALS and what it means to them.
Learn more about Project ALS and how you can donate and/or help: Project ALS
CONNECT WITH DANNY
Instagram: @dannybur
Moulin Rouge
CONNECT WITH TOM
Instagram: @tomkittmusic
Tom Kitt’s Reflect album
Jagged Little Pill
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Cady Huffman is best known for her bodacious, Tony-winning role as Ulla in the hit musical THE PRODUCERS. She’s an actress, singer, dancer, producer, and director, and a familiar face in film and on television. She’s also a passionate advocate for a number of causes, including arts education, AIDS awareness, breast cancer research, women’s heart health, and animal rights. Join Cady as she discusses the joys of creating Ulla, her philanthropic work, and the burden of making audiences laugh after 9/11.
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Commercial
Recording session
Connect with Cady:
Facebook: @imcady
Twitter: @CadyHuffman
Instagram: @CadyHuffman
Cady Huffman & Mary Ann McSweeney at Birdland: “It Was a Very Good Year”
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Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome back to the Broadway Gives Back Podcast Season 2! Joel Grey is best known for his immortal portrayal of the Emcee in CABARET, which won him the Tony and an Academy Award. But Joel has had a distinguished career for nearly 70 years—GEORGE M!, CHICAGO, WICKED, ANYTHING GOES, and so many more. He co-directed the Tony Award-winning revival of THE NORMAL HEART and recently directed the Drama Desk-winning off-Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, performed in Yiddish. An acclaimed photographer and author, Joel is also a passionate advocate for a number of important causes. Join Joel as he looks back on his remarkable career, coming out at the ripe young age of 82, welcoming audiences back after 9/11, and more.
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Commercial
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Season 1 of Broadway Gives Back featured some of the brightest lights of Broadway in front of the footlights and backstage sharing their very personal journeys of doing good. For this special bonus episode, join Executive Producer Jan Svendsen, co-producer Jim Lochner, Broadway Podcast Network co-founder Dori Berinstein, our amazing sound engineer Brittany Bigelow, and special guest Emmy Award-winning director Glenn Weiss as we take you “backstage” with Broadway Gives Back and relive our favorite moments from our inaugural season. Thanks for listening! We’ll see you again in September for Season 2! Connect with The Broadway Gives Back Podcast:
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From standup comedy to movies, TV, and Broadway, Rosie O’Donnell has done it all. She has been a 3-time host of The Tony Awards, winning a Primetime Emmy as host of the 1998 Tonys, and she has been a tireless supporter of Broadway during the six years she hosted her daytime talk show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show (for which she won an astonishing 11 Daytime Emmys), as well as during her tenure on The View and on her SiriusXM radio show. Along the way, she has lent her voice to a number of important causes, receiving the Isabelle Stevenson Award at the 2014 Tony Awards in recognition of her commitment to arts education. Join Rosie for a lively discussion on the joys of theater, the importance of arts education, and more. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the organizations discussed in this episode: Rosie’s Theater Kids
Connect with Rosie:
Website: Rosie.com
Twitter: @Rosie
Instagram: @Rosie
YouTube: @Rosie
TikTok: @Rosie
Rosie O’Donnell photo by: Eric McNatt
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New 42 is a leading nonprofit with a mission to make performing arts a vital part of everyone’s life from the earliest years onward. Through their signature projects—the New Victory Theater and New 42 Studios—New 42 serves artists, educators, and New Yorkers of all ages with invaluable arts engagement and resources related to the performing arts. Join New 42’s President & CEO Russell Granet and its newest Board Director, fashion designer and icon Isaac Mizrahi, for an inspiring discussion on arts education and more. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about New 42 and their upcoming projects. Connect with Isaac:
Website: IsaacMizrahi.com
Facebook: @IsaacMizrahi
Twitter: @IsaacMizrahi
Instagram: @IsaacMizrahiNY
Isaac Mizrahi photo by: Frank Rothenberg
Connect with Russell:
Twitter: @RussellGranet
Russell Granet photo by: Brian Stanton
Connect with New 42:
Website: New42.org
Facebook: @NewVictoryTheater
Twitter: @NewVictory
Instagram: @New42Studios and @NewVictoryTheater
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From Breaking Bad, The Boys, and her iconic performance as Susan, the lesbian lover to Ross’s ex-wife on Friends to recent hits like The Sinner and Special, Jessica Hecht has been a familiar and welcome presence on film, television, and stage for nearly 30 years. She also lends her voice and talent to raising money for a number of important causes. Join Jessica for an inspiring discussion on bringing Shakespeare to Syrian refugees, arts education, philanthropy, and more. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the organizations discussed in this episode:
The Campfire Project
The Campfire Project Video
The Possibility Project
Hope Border Institute
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Over the last few months, dozens of Broadway luminaries have shared stories about their careers, their views on doing good, and their hopes and dreams for a better Broadway when it reopens this fall. During the shutdown, the theater industry came under much-needed scrutiny for many of its long-established practices onstage and off. While the excitement is palpable as Broadway shows roll out their return dates, the question remains what changes we will see in the industry moving forward. When we asked our guests “If you could wave a magic wand, what changes would you like to see when Broadway reopens,” they responded passionately with suggestions for audiences as well as the talented industry folks onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes. Join us on this special episode of Broadway Gives Back as we explore their thought-provoking answers. Connect with The Broadway Gives Back Podcast:
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Doing good—and doing it well—requires out-of-the-box thinking. And few people demonstrate that type of thinking more than today’s guest. As the President of Propper Daley, Greg Propper spends his days helping brands, nonprofits, and philanthropists accelerate positive change in the world. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in film, television, music, and Broadway—Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Shawn Mendes, Kerry Washington, Camila Cabello, and so many more. A social impact innovator, Greg has worked at the intersection of public policy, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and entertainment for over 25 years. Join Greg for an impassioned discussion on entertainment, politics, and giving back. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Healing Justice Project
FUSE Corps
City Year
Be the Change
Connect with Greg: Instagram: @gpropper1
Connect with Propper Daley:
Website: PropperDaley.com
Facebook: @PropperDaley
Twitter: @PropperDaley
Instagram: @PropperDaley
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Broadway fans around the world rely on BroadwayWorld.com to stay up to date on the latest news and to connect to the theater community. Founded in 2003, Broadway World is the largest theater website in the world, covering everything behind the curtain and in front of the footlights as well as being mindful of its corporate social responsibility mission and supporting charitable initiatives. Join Broadway World founder and Editor-In-Chief Robert Diamond for a frank discussion on tech, theater, and doing good. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
The Actors Fund
Michael Crawford International Fan Association
Connect with Broadway World:
Website: BroadwayWorld.com
Facebook: @BroadwayWorld
Twitter: @BroadwayWorld
Instagram: @OfficialBroadwayWorld
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Twitter: @RobDiamondBWW
Instagram: @RobDiamondBWW
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Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales with Brittany Bigelow A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network Special thanks to my producing partner, Jim Lochner; Katie and Yo from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; to everyone at the Charity Network; and my fiancé and consultant, Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the Super Bowl to Broadway’s biggest hits, Damian Bazadona has led digital marketing efforts for some of the world’s leading brands. He’s the founder of the digital advertising agency Situation, a speaker, the co-creator of TedXBroadway, a thought leader, and a philanthropist. Damian has been working with stakeholders on Broadway, in the entertainment world, and with charities to help navigate pre- and post-pandemic marketing. Join Damian for a passionate discussion about philanthropy, Broadway’s past, present, and future, and incorporating cause-marketing into brands. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Situation Project
Ian Bennett/Situation Cares Memorial Scholarship
Connect with Damian:
Website: SituationInteractive.com
TedxBroadway
Twitter: @bazadodg
Instagram: @dbazadona
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Website: SituationInteractive.com
Facebook: @SituationInteractive
Twitter: @Situation
Instagram: @SituationInteractive
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In 2005, John Lloyd Young took Broadway by storm with his portrayal of Frankie Valli in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS. He won the Tony Award, a Drama Desk, a Theatre World Award, and a Grammy for his memorable performance as well as starring in Clint Eastwood’s 2014 film version. Throughout his career, he has used his voice and his talent to support a number of important causes on Broadway, in Washington, and beyond. Join John for a raw, vulnerable discussion about art, artists, and doing good. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Americans for the Arts
Connect with John:
JOHN LLOYD YOUNG BY REQUEST: LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS concert
Website: JohnLloydYoung.com
Twitter: @GenuineJLY
Instagram: @JohnLloydYoung
Soundcloud: @JohnLloydYoungofficial
YouTube
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Talk to anybody in the entertainment industry—not just Broadway!—and they’ll sing the praises of The Actors Fund, which provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals. The Fund serves everyone in film, theater, television, music, opera, radio, and dance, with programs including social services, emergency financial assistance, health care, housing, and more. Join The Actors Fund Board of Trustees Chair (and Tony Award winner!) Brian Stokes Mitchell and President & CEO Joseph Benincasa for an inspiring look at how the organization continues to support struggling artists throughout the entertainment industry during these difficult times. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the many great programs being done by The Actors Fund across the country, as well as other amazing organizations discussed in the episode, and ways you can help.
The Actors Fund
Black Theatre United
“Stand for Change” Video
Americans For the Arts
Connect with Brian:
Website: BrianStokes.com
Twitter: @bstokesmitchell
Instagram: @bstokesm
Connect with Joe:
Twitter: @GoodHouse7
Instagram: @Benincasa.Joseph
Connect with The Actors Fund:
Website: ActorsFund.org
Facebook: @theactorsfund
Twitter: @theactorsfund
Instagram: @theactorsfund
YouTube
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From HAIR and A CHORUS LINE to HAMILTON and many more, for over 65 years The Public Theater has shaped the stories of tomorrow. The Public by the numbers... Founded in 1954 by Joseph Papp as one of the nation’s first nonprofit theaters, The Public has received 59 Tony Awards, 184 Obie Awards, 55 Drama Desk Awards, 58 Lortel Awards, 34 Outer Critic Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards, 6 Pulitzer Prizes, and more. Join The Public’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Board of Trustees Chair Arielle Tepper, and Associate Artistic Director/ Director of Artistic Programs Shanta Thake for a frank, inspiring discussion on philanthropy, theater’s racial reckoning, and the role of the arts in our ever-changing world. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the many great programs being done by The Public and ways to donate.
The Public Theater
Free Shakespeare in the Park
Joe’s Pub
Public Works
Connect with The Public:
Website: PublicTheater.org
Facebook: @publictheater
Twitter: @publictheaterny
Instagram: @publictheaterny
Connect with Arielle:
Facebook: @ArielleTepperProductions
Twitter: @arielletepper
Instagram: @arielletepper
WhatShouldWeDo.com
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Twitter: @shantourage
GlobalFEST
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Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales with Brittany Bigelow A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to my producing partner, Jim Lochner; Katie and Yo from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; to everyone at the Charity Network; and my fiancé and consultant, Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before HAMILTON, before IN THE HEIGHTS, there was FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME! From their hit 2019 Broadway show to a GRAMMY-nominated documentary, this amazing hip-hop improv squad not only delights audiences with their talented tongues and clever wordplay, they’re training freestyle rap artists of all ages. Join FLS crew members Anthony “Two-Touch” Veneziale, Chris “Shockwave” Sullivan, Aneesa “Young Nees” Folds, and Andrew “Jelly Donut” Bancroft to discuss their personal hip-hop and improv journeys; the FLS Academy, the first ever freestyle school; and much more. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the great work being done by the FLS Academy: FLS Academy
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Website: FreestyleLoveSupreme.com
Facebook: @freestylelovesupreme
Twitter: @freestylelove
Instagram: @freestylelovesupreme
2022 Tour Info
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Twitter: @jellyd
Instagram: @mcjellyd
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Website: AneesaFolds.com
Twitter: @aneesafolds
Instagram: @aneesafolds
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Website: AnthonyDVeneziale.com
Twitter: @AnthVeneziale
Instagram: @TwoTouchFLS
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Website: shockwavebeatbox.com
Facebook: @shockwavebeatbox
Twitter: @offbookbeatbox
Instagram: @sharkwave
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Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales with Brittany Bigelow A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to my producing partner, Jim Lochner; Katie and Yo from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; to everyone at the Charity Network; and my fiancé and consultant, Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To music fans around the world, Josh Groban is a four-time GRAMMY-nominated singer who has sold over 22.5 MILLION records in the US alone. But for Broadway fans, he’ll forever be the star of the hit musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812. As the founder of the Find Your Light Foundation, Josh uses his voice and talent to support a number of causes, especially arts education. Join Josh for an impassioned discussion on music, theater, Sondheim, and the joys of giving back. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Find Your Light Foundation
Americans for the Arts
National YoungArts Foundation
Turnaround Arts
Connect with Josh:
Website: joshgroban.com
YouTube: @joshgroban
Facebook: @joshgroban
Twitter: @joshgroban
Instagram: @joshgroban
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Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales with Brittany Bigelow A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to my producing partner, Jim Lochner; Katie, and Yo from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; to everyone at the Charity Network; and my fiancé and consultant, Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara Bareilles is not only a GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, she’s also the creator of the hit Apple TV drama LITTLE VOICE, the composer of the hit Broadway musical WAITRESS, an actor, and an activist. But even with the many demands on her creative life, she gives so much of her time and her talent to help those in need. Join Sara for a passionate discussion on music, women in the arts, and much more. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls
Susan G. Komen
National Women’s History Museum
The Actors Fund
Black Theatre United
Connect with Sara:
Website: sarabmusic.com
Facebook: @sarabareilles
Twitter: @sarabareilles
Instagram: @sarabareilles
Little Voice
Girls5Eva Trailer
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Website: WaitressTheMusical.com
Facebook: @waitressmusical
Twitter: @waitressmusical
Instagram: @waitressmusical
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the Editor-in-Chief of Town & Country and the Editorial Director of Elle Decor, as well as the author of two best-selling books, Stellene Volandes is the epitome of style. But she is also at the heart of the annual Town & Country Philanthropy Summit and the magazine’s summer issue devoted to philanthropy, which have featured stage luminaries like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bradley Cooper, Glenn Close, Sarah Jones, Judith Light, Mandy Patinkin, Leslie Odom Jr., Sutton Foster, Cate Blanchett, and many more. Join us for a spirited discussion on modern-day giving and takeaways from the greatest minds in Broadway, the arts, politics, and business on change in an ever-changing world. Looking for ways to give back? Check out these worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Actors Fund
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Public Theatre
Connect with Stellene:
Twitter: @therealstellene
Instagram: @stellenevolandes
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Website: TownandCountryMag.com
Facebook: @TownandCountryMagazine
Twitter: @TandCmag
Instagram: @townandcountrymag
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Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales with Brittany Bigelow A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to my producing partner, Jim Lochner; Katie, and Yo from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; to everyone at the Charity Network; and my fiancé and consultant, Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do Pixar, George Clooney, and Larry David all have in common? They’re all smart producers that hired the amazing talents of actor Richard Kind. A familiar face on Broadway, TV, and film—from CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM and the Oscar-winning film ARGO to his hilarious and heartbreaking performance as Bing Bong in Pixar’s INSIDE OUT—join the Drama Desk winner and Tony Award nominee for a serious discussion about kindness, giving back, and much more. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Project ALS
USO
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Twitter: @RealRichardKind
Instagram: @RealRichardKind
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Nina in In the Heights , Angelica in Hamilton, Elphaba in Wicked, Amneris in Aida, and many more, Mandy Gonzalez has carved out her own unique niche on Broadway and in music, TV, and film. She’s as passionate onstage as she is off, lending her vocal talents, time, and energy in support of a number of important causes. Join this triple threat as she talks about surviving breast cancer, her multifaceted career, and much more. Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
EMPATHY! Concert
Connect with Mandy:
Website: MandyGonzalez.com
Facebook: @mandygonzalez22
Twitter: @_mandygonzalez
Instagram: @mandy.gonzalez
Fearless book
FEARLESSSQUAD
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From her Tony Award-winning turn in JELLY’S LAST JAM to her immortal performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, in TV and film, in front of and behind the camera, Tonya Pinkins is an actress, a writer, producer, director, and a fierce, outspoken activist and advocate for so many important causes. With her new film, RED PILL, premiering this month, join the Tony Award winner for a thought-provoking discussion on art, activism, and more. Looking for ways to give back? Check out the Red Pill trailer, Tonya’s You Can’t Say That podcast, and worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Red Pill movie
You Can’t Say That podcast
Pan African Film Festival
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Theater Resources Unlimited
TrickleUP
Color of Change
Connect with Tonya:
Twitter: @tonyapinkins
Instagram: @tonyapinkins
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twenty-five years ago, Rent changed Broadway and pop culture. Jonathan Larson’s landmark musical began life at New York Theatre Workshop in 1993 and later went on to sweep the 1996 Tony Awards and win a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Join original cast member Adam Pascal, New York Theatre Workshop Artistic Director James Nicola, and director Andy Señor Jr. for a look back at this groundbreaking show. Looking for ways to give back? Check out New York Theatre Workshop and the Rent-related events discussed in this episode:
New York Theatre Workshop
25 Years of RENT: Measured in Love NYTW Gala on March 2 (purchase tickets, streaming through March 6)
Connect with Adam:
Facebook: @adampascal
Twitter: @adampascal20
Instagram: @adampascal
Connect with Andy:
Twitter: @andysenorjr
Instagram: @andysenorjr
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Website: nytw.org
Facebook: @nytw79
Twitter: @nytw79
Instagram: @nytw79
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For over 25 years, Michael McElroy has used his voice to spark positive change. From Broadway to Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and more, Michael is the Founder, Musical Director, and Arranger for Broadway Inspirational Voices, a multi-racial GRAMMY-nominated gospel choir composed of Broadway performers that provides hope, inspires, and transforms at-risk youth through music and the arts. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the power of music, Broadway’s racial reckoning, and more. Looking for ways to give back? Check out these worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Broadway Inspirational Voices
“You Will Be Found” video
Ronald McDonald House New York
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Covenant House
Black Theatre United
Deaf West Theatre
Roundabout Theatre Company
Connect with Michael: Instagram: @michaelmichaeltheartist
Connect with Broadway Inspirational Voice:
Website: broadwayinspirationalvoices.org
Facebook: @bivoices
Twitter: @bivoices
Instagram: @bivoices
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When To Kill a Mockingbird opened on Broadway, all eyes were on Celia Keenan-Bolger and Gideon Glick. Their immortal performances as Scout and Dill scored a Tony Award for Celia and a Tony nomination for Gideon. But when Broadway shut down last March, these fast friends did what so many in the theater industry did—turned their sights to helping others. Join us for an impassioned discussion on feeding pandemic frontline workers, the future of Broadway, and much more. Looking for ways to give back? Check out these worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Meal Train
Broadway Feeds Bellevue
Figure out your role for doing good, developed by Deepa Iyer, SolidarityIs and Building Movement Project: Mapping Our Roles in Social Change Ecosystems (PDF)
Connect with Celia Keenan-Bolger:
Twitter: @celiakb
Instagram: @celiakb
Connect with Gideon Glick:
Twitter: @gidglick
Instagram: @gidglick
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 2008, Broadway finally went green. Since then, the Broadway Green Alliance has worked tirelessly to educate, motivate, and inspire the entire theater community and its patrons to implement environmentally friendlier practices on Broadway and beyond. Join Broadway Green Alliance Founder and Co-Chair Susan Sampliner, Director Molly Braverman, and former “Green Captain” (and recent Tony Award nominee!) Elizabeth Stanley as they discuss how BGA is making Broadway—and theater in general—better for the planet. Looking for ways to give back? Check out BGA and its greener initiatives discussed in this episode:
Broadway Green Alliance
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Greener Reopening Toolkit
Connect with Broadway Green Alliance:
Facebook: @BroadwayGreenAlliance
Twitter: @BroadwayGreen
Instagram: @BroadwayGreenAlliance
Connect with Elizabeth Stanley: Instagram: @el.stans
Connect with Jagged Little Pill:
Website: JaggedLittlePill.com
Facebook: @jaggedmusical
Instagram: @jaggedlittlepill
Twitter: @jaggedmusical
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the Biden-Harris Inaugural Concert to their wildly popular “Stars in the House” live-stream concert series, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley have not only brought hope and entertainment to Broadway fans around the world during the pandemic, they’ve raised awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for The Actors Fund and other notable organizations. Join these two Broadway icons as they discuss decades of social impact—in front of and behind the curtain. Looking for ways to give back? Check out these worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Stars in the House
The Actors Fund
You Gotta Believe
Black Theatre United
Concert for America
Connect with Seth & James’s work:
Seth’s Big Fat Broadway - SiriusXM
“George on My Mind” Rock the Runoff: Broadway for Georgia video
“Seasons of Love/Age of Aquarius” Biden-Harris Inaugural video
Connect with Seth:
Website: SethRudetsky.com
Facebook: @SethRudetskyBway
Twitter: @SethRudetsky
Instagram: @SethRudetsky
Connect with James:
Twitter: @JamesWesleyNYC
Instagram: @JamesWesleyNYC
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At the center of charitable giving and human transformation is Dan Pallotta. A controversial activist and fundraiser, Dan is the founder of Pallotta TeamWorks, which invented the multi-day AIDS Rides and Breast Cancer 3-Days; the president of Advertising for Humanity; and the author of three best-selling books. His 2013 Ted Talk, “The Way We Think About Charity Is Dead Wrong,” has been viewed more than 5 million times and has been ranked one of the 100 most-persuasive TED Talks of all time. Join us for an eye-opening discussion on charitable giving that just might transform the way you think about changing the world. Learn more about Dan’s philosophy on charitable giving:
The Everyday Philanthropist
Uncharitable
Connect with Dan Pallotta:
Website: DanPallotta.com
Facebook: @DanPallotta
Twitter: @DanPallotta
YouTube: @DanPallottaChannel
TED Talk: “The Way We Think About Charity Is Dead Wrong” TED Talk
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Talk to anyone in the Broadway community about giving back and you’re bound to hear them sing the praises of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. With popular programs like Broadway Bares, Broadway Barks, the Easter Bonnet Competition, and those ubiquitous red buckets, BC/EFA has raised over $300 million for essential services for people with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington DC. Join BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola, Director of Development Danny Whitman, and Board of Trustee member (and Tony Award winner!) Gavin Creel for a lively discussion about all the good BC/EFA does within the Broadway community and beyond. Looking for ways to give back? Check out BC/EFA and its many worthy fundraising initiatives discussed in this episode:
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Broadway Barks
I Put a Spell on You
Connect with Gavin Creel: (Gavin Creel headshot by Matthew Murphy)
Website: GavinCreel.com
YouTube: @gavincreelofficial
iTunes: Gavin Creel
Spotify: Gavin Creel
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You may know him as the star of the hit HBO documentary Siempre, Luis. But for over 40 years, Luis A. Miranda, Jr. has used his tireless energy to champion community activism. He is the Founding Partner of The MirRam Group, a government affairs, lobbying, and political consulting firm in New York City, and the Founding President of the Hispanic Federation. He also chairs or sits on the board of numerous political and arts organizations, including the Latino Victory Fund, the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, The Public Theater, NYC & Company, The City, The Broadway League’s Viva Broadway, and the Caribbean and Latin American Studies Department at the CUNY Graduate Center. With his wife, Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda, and his children Luz Miranda-Crespo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Miguel Towns, Luis and The Miranda Family passionately advocate for education, the arts, and social justice, along with a sustained focus on relief and rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Join us (with a surprise guest appearance from Lin-Manuel!) for an impassioned discussion of the power of activism and making a difference. Looking for ways to give back? Check out these worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Hispanic Federation
Planned Parenthood
Connect with Luis:
Twitter: @Vegalteno
Instagram: @Vegalteno
Connect with Lin-Manuel:
Website: LinManuel.com
Twitter: @Lin_Manuel
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Get on your feet! This episode of Broadway Gives Back welcomes two titans of the music industry. With 7 Grammy Awards, 38 #1 hits, and over 100 million albums sold worldwide, Gloria Estefan is the most successful Latin crossover performer in the history of pop music. As a world-renowned music, television, and film producer, Emilio Estefan has been instrumental in shaping, developing, and directing Gloria’s career plus Shakira, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Jon Secada, and many others. With a resume that includes 19 Grammy Awards, Emilio also served as the Executive Producer of On Your Feet!, the 2015 smash Broadway musical that showcased the Estefans’ incredible talent, their music, and their heritage to the world in a remarkable rise to global superstardom. Join the Estefans for an impassioned discussion on their decades-long career in the music business, the challenges of bringing a musical to Broadway, and their commitment to giving back. Looking for ways to give back? Check out these worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
The Gloria Estefan Foundation
Give Miami Day
Nurse Heroes Live
Connect with the Estefans: Gloria Estefan
Website: GloriaEstefan.com
Facebook: @GloriaEstefan
Twitter: @GloriaEstefan
Instagram: @GloriaEstefan
Emilio Estefan
Website: EmilioEstefanJr.com
Facebook: @EmilioEstefan
Twitter: @EmilioEstefanJr
Instagram: @EmilioEstefanJr
Red Table Talks: The Estefans
On Your Feet! The Musical
Estefan Enterprises
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From One Life to Live and Who’s The Boss to Transparent, The Politician, and much more, Judith Light is always a bright light in theater, television, and film. In 2012 and 2013, she became the first actor in nearly two decades to win two consecutive Tony Awards for her performances in Other Desert Cities and The Assembled Parties, and in 2019 she was honored with the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her extensive philanthropy work to end HIV/AIDS and as a champion for LGBTQIA+ and human rights. Sit back while we chat with the multiple Tony and Emmy award-winning actress about her decades-long career and her passion for doing good. Looking for ways to give back? Check out these worthy organizations discussed in this episode:
Actors Fund
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
The Doe Fund
MCC Theater
QuaranTunes
Connect with Judith:
Website: JudithLight.com
Facebook: @officialjudithlight
Twitter: @JudithLight
Instagram: @JudithLight
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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Broadway is deeply involved with charity and supporting important causes….it’s in the DNA. This podcast will spotlight Broadway actors, shows and organizations in their pursuit of social responsibility and impact. You will hear from guests about their causes, how they got involved with charities, as well as stories of the people who have benefited from these philanthropic efforts. From stars to stagehands, from ensemble and cast members to big organizations and small, we will discuss why philanthropy is so vital and inspiring. And we will be inspired to do good, get educated and take action to make the world a better place. This feel-good podcast will also discuss ways in which the listeners can become “everyday” philanthropists. Jan Friedlander Svendsen worked on Broadway for 18 years running the marketing and cause-related programs for the Tony Awards and the Broadway League. She has worked at the Charity Network for the past 5 years, as Chief Creative Officer, helping celebrities raise awareness and funds for cause. This podcast is a passion project that marries the two worlds that she knows and loves. Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices