Broadway Gives Back

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S1 Ep19: The Actors Fund Apr 14, 2021

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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.

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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.

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Website: BrianStokes.com
Twitter: @bstokesmitchell
Instagram: @bstokesm

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Twitter: @GoodHouse7
Instagram: @Benincasa.Joseph

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Website: ActorsFund.org
Facebook: @theactorsfund
Twitter: @theactorsfund
Instagram: @theactorsfund
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Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales with Brittany Bigelow

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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!

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S1 Ep18: The Public Theater Apr 07, 2021

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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.

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Learn more about the many great programs being done by The Public and ways to donate.

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Website: PublicTheater.org
Facebook: @publictheater
Twitter: @publictheaterny
Instagram: @publictheaterny

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S1 Ep17: Freestyle Love Supreme Mar 31, 2021

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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.

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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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S1 Ep16: Josh Groban Mar 24, 2021

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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.

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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

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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!

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S1 Ep15: Sara Bareilles Mar 24, 2021

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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.

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

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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!

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S1 Ep14: Stellene Volandes Mar 24, 2021

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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.

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Twitter: @therealstellene
Instagram: @stellenevolandes

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S1 Ep13: Richard Kind Mar 17, 2021

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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.

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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.

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S1 Ep12: Mandy Gonzalez Mar 10, 2021

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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.

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

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S1 Ep11: Tonya Pinkins Mar 03, 2021

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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.

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Check out the Red Pill trailer, Tonya’s You Can’t Say That podcast, and worthy organizations discussed in this episode:

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Twitter: @tonyapinkins
Instagram: @tonyapinkins

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

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S1 Ep10: 25 Years of Rent Feb 24, 2021

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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.

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