Laura Benanti Calls Upon Instagram for #SunshineSongs

Laura Benanti (Photo: Jenny Anderson)

Broadway favorite Laura Benanti (She Loves Me, TV’s “Younger”) put out a call to action this weekend in response to COVID-19. Knowing that shows around the world would be postponed or canceled, Benanti encouraged people to post their performances on Instagram with the hashtag #SunshineSongs and the response has been overwhelming! Her original shout-out has been viewed more than 108,000 times and theater enthusiasts from all walks of life are sharing their talents via social media. We went down the Instagram rabbit hole to pick our favorites but fell in love with each and every participant who finds joy in live theater.

Have a watch— we’ll likely post a “Part II” in the weeks to come!

 

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