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It was a sobering weekend as the Broadway productions of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Hangmen announced that they will no re-open once theaters resume performances. Still, the theater community’s resiliency buoyed spirits with the launch of several virtual initiatives and a call-to-action for donations to The Actors Fund.
Brian Stokes Mitchell, chairman of the board of The Actors Fund chairman of the board delivered this powerful message:
The Rosie O’Donnell show returned for one night only, with dozens of special guests, including Chita Rivera, Audra McDonald, Neil Patrick Harris (and his adorable kids), Billy Porter and more. The broadcast helped raise $500,000.
Stars in the House, co-hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, continues to broadcast every day and help raise money for The Actors Fund. Upcoming performances include:
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
2pm ET: JEREMY JORDAN
8pm ET: RAUL ESPARZA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
2pm ET: TINA FEY & JEFF RICHMOND
8pm ET: COLIN DONNELL & PATTI MURIN
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
2pm ET: TITUSS BURGESS
8pm ET: MATT BOMER
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
2pm ET: ANDREA BURNS & MANDY GONZALEZ
8pm ET: MIRANDA SINGS/COLLEEN BALLINGER
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
2pm ET: LEA SALONGA
8pm ET: KRISTIN CHENOWETH
Are you ready for the #BwayHandWashChallenge ? Head to the sink, lather up and sing your favorite show tune to raise funds for the charity of your choice. Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block kicked things off, singing “Hold On” from The Secret Garden and donating to The Actors Fund and Covenant House.
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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has launched the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund to help those onstage and behind the scenes get health care, emergency financial assistance and counseling during this pandemic. The goal is to raise $1 million by April 12.
TodayTix has launched Intermission Mission, showcasing exclusive videos of special at-home
performances from members of the Broadway community. Annaleigh Ashford helped kick things off!
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