A portion of proceeds from all of THE LIGHTS OF BROADWAY SHOW CARDS™ will benefit charities close to the collective heart of the Broadway community, including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Entertainment Community Fund (nee The Actors Fund). We also ask some of our Broadway friends to represent these (and causes of their choosing) by signing some special edition cards. Most of these cards will be sorted into our card packs, and some will be held for fundraising purposes.

Here are the wonderful Broadway luminaries who have partnered with us for the 2023 Giving Back cards. We are so grateful! Big thanks to these wonderful humans:

Annaleigh Ashford: HAZELDEN BETTY FORD

Hazelden Betty Ford: “Our experts are dedicated to providing clinical care, education and research in the field of addiction prevention, treatment and recovery so that you are assured of receiving the most-effective drug and alcohol rehab services available – care that is personalized to meet the needs of each patient, integrated to address co-occurring mental health concerns, and aimed at achieving long-term sobriety and well-being.” Learn more at: HOPE.HAZELDENBETTYFORD/GA-OR

Mezmerizing Annaleigh Ashford has returned to Broadway as Mrs. Lovett in the acclaimed revival of Sweeney Todd, earning a Tony nod to add to her previous nominations as Lauren in Kinky Boots and Essie Carmichael in You Can’t Take It with You, the latter winning her that sparkly, spinny Tony. Additional Broadway credits include Dot in Sunday in the Park..., Margot in Legally Blonde, Jeanine in Hair, and Glinda in Wicked. Ashford’s amazing work onscreen includes Welcome to Chippendales (Primetime Emmy nom), Masters of Sex, Impeachment: American Crime Drama, and a star turn in CBS’ B Positive. [Annaleigh’s Instagram]

J. Harrison Ghee: FAMILY EQUALITY

“Founded in 1979 at the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, Family Equality has spent more than 40 years ensuring that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing equality for the LGBTQ+ community. We will be outspoken changemakers, creating an equitable LGBTQ+ family narrative, through advocacy, community, and education.” Learn more at FAMILYEQUALITY.ORG

J. Harrison Ghee won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for their turn as Jerry/Daphne in Some Like It Hot. An American Musical and Dramatic Academy grad, Ghee hit the scene as an original swing, understudy, and assistant dance captain for the first national tour of Kinky Boots, later stepping into Lola’s rrred boots, first on the road and then on Broadway for several engagements (including the closing cast). He returned to Broadway as Andre, Daniel Hillard’s self-assured and fabulous brother-in-law in Mrs. Doubtfire, before bringing the heat in Some Like It Hot. [J’s Instagram]

Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe: ARTS IGNITE

“In 2006, a group of motivated Juilliard students joined forces with Broadway musical director Mary-Mitchell Campbell to found Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP), created with the belief that every young person has a story and a voice that deserves to be heard. In 2021, after 15 years of delivering arts programming in the United States and around the world as ASTEP, the organization stepped into its next stage of growth as Arts Ignite. The name is new, but the passion is the same: to help young people find their voice through the joy and potency of making art.” Learn more at: ARTS IGNITE

Stunningly talented old friends Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, Spring Awakening), Lindsay Mendez (Carousel, Wicked, Everyday Rapture), and Daniel Radcliffe (Lifespan of a Fact, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Equus) co-star in the much heralded revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along directed by Maria Friedman at the Hudson Theatre. [Jonathan’s Instagram, Lindsay’s Instagram, Daniel’s Instagram]

Ruthie Ann Miles: RESTORE NYC

Restore NYC: “We are a nonprofit organization making freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States. Since 2009, we have pioneered innovative trauma-informed services, housing and economic-empowerment solutions that give survivors access to a safe home, a safe job, and improved wellbeing – the things that our data tell us make freedom real. We provide safe and respectful services and referrals to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, or ability status.” Learn more at: RESTORENYC.ORG

Ruthie Ann Miles gloriously planted roots on Broadway in 2015, winning a Tony Award for her performance as Lady Thiang in The King & I, returning recently as the Beggar Woman in the 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd, earning a second Tony nod. Additional credits include originating Imelda Marcos in the 2013 Public Theater’s Here Lies Love, Margaret Johnson in City Center Encores!’ The Light in the Piazza, Pirelli in the national tour of John Doyle’s production of Sweeney Todd, and – on TV – Sherri Kansky in CBS’ All Rise. [Ruthie Ann’s Website]

James Monroe Iglehart, Nik Walker, Christopher Fitzgerald, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer: GIVE KIDS THE WORLD VILLAGE

“Rated Four Stars by Charity Navigator, Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, Florida, that provides week-long, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families from around the world who want to visit Central Florida. Since 1986, Give Kids the World Village has welcomed more than 188,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries.” Learn more at: GKTW.ORG

The amazing James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Memphis, Hamilton, Freestyle Love Supreme; James’ Instagram), Nik Walker (Hamilton, Ain’t Too Proud, Motown the Musical; Nik’s Instagram), Christopher Fitzgerald (Company, Waitress, Young Frankenstein, Wicked; Christopher’s Instagram), and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Beetlejuice, Elf, A Catered Affair, Sondheim On Sondheim; Leslie’s Instagram) co-star in the acclaimed first revival of Monty Python’s Spamalot at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.

Victoria Clark: WEST SIDE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER

“West Side Campaign Against Hunger is on a mission to alleviate hunger by ensuring that all New Yorkers have access with dignity to a choice of healthy food and supportive services. Food insecurity is pervasive in NYC, affecting people in every borough. At WSCAH, we’ve pioneered a model that invites our customers to choose food from an array of healthy options. We believe that all people, regardless of income, should have access to the same quality options available in any supermarket, for free.” Learn more at: WSCAH.ORG

A veteran of over a dozen Broadway shows, Victoria Clark stars as the titular teenager with an aging disease in Kimberly Akimbo which earned her a second Tony Award, the first being for her turn as the poised and protective mother Margaret in The Light in the Piazza (2005). Additional credits include Mother Superior in Sister Act (2011), Marie in Cinderella (2013), and Mamita in Gigi (2015), all Tony-nominated; as well as Smitty in How to Succeed... (1995) and Alice Beane in Titanic (1997). [Victoria’s Website]

We would also like to continue to thank our Giving Back folks from the Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022 editions and keep shining a light on their chosen causes:

2022

Here are the wonderful Broadway luminaries who partnered with us for the 2023 Giving Back cards. We are so grateful! Big thanks to these wonderful humans:

Adrienne Warren: BROADWAY ADVOCACY COALITION

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition unites artists, experts, students, and community leaders to use storytelling and artistry to combat systemic racism. Led by a team of visionary artivists, educators, and advocates, BAC is creating a new way to collaborate towards a just world. BWAYADVOCACYCOALITION.ORG

Powerhouse Adrienne Warren starred as Tina Turner in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, an adventure that came to Broadway by way of London’s West End, and earned her an Olivier Award nomination and a 2021 Tony Award win. Adrienne was also Tony-nominated for her dual turn as bluesy belter Gertrude Saunders and jazzy sweet starlet Florence Mills in 2016’s Shuffle Along... She appeared in theaters across the country as Lorrell in Dreamgirls and dancer-turned-cheerleader Danielle in Bring It On, which made its way to Broadway marking Adrienne’s Broadway debut in 2012. [Adrienne’s Instagram.]

Bonnie Milligan: MAKE-A-WISH

“Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This one belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish. It inspires us to grant life-changing wishes for children going through so much. It compels us to be creative in exceeding the expectations of every wish kid. It drives us to make our donated resources go as far as possible. Most of all, it's the founding principle of our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.” WISH.ORG

Milligan shook Broadway in her debut as the vain princess Pamela in Head Over Heels, and she returns to the Great Bright Way in the fall of 2022 as Aunt Debra in Kimberly Akimbo. Known for her huge voice, she has become a staple in the concert scene and made her solo cabaret debut at 54 Below in 2014. Off-Broadway, she appeared in Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Parody, Jasper in Deadland (Prospect Theater Co.), and Gigantic (Vineyard Theater). [Bonnie’s Instagram.]

Gavin Creel and Joshua Henry: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. “We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.” HABITAT.ORG

Gavin Creel garnered Tony nominations as Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie (his Broadway debut), Claude in Hair, and Cornelius Hackl in Hello,Dolly!, winning for the latter. His additional Great Bright Way credits have included La Cage aux Folles, The Book of Mormon, She Loves Me, and Waitress. [Gavin’s Instagram.]

Joshua Henry earned Tony nominations as three audacious and brave dreamers: Haywood Patterson in The Scottsboro Boys, Flick in Violet, and Billy Bigelow in Carousel. He has also engaged Broadway audiences in Porgy and Bess, Shuffle Along..., Hamilton, and American Idiot. [Joshua’s Instagram.]

Creel and Henry appeared together in the 2022 revival of Into the Woods.

Harvey Fierstein: THE TREVOR PROJECT

Founded in 1998, by the creators of the Oscar- winning short film Trevor, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people ages 13-24. Every day, The Trevor Project saves young lives through its accredited, free, and confidential phone, instant message, and text messaging crisis intervention services. THETREVORPROJECT.ORG

Harvey Fierstein, groundbreaking beating heart of Broadway, wrote Torch Song Trilogy and Casa Valentina and the books for Kinky Boots, Newsies, A Catered Affair, and La Cage aux Folles. As an actor, Fierstein has graced the stage in Hairspray, the 2012 revival of La Cage aux Folles, A Catered Affair, Fiddler on the Roof, and the autobiographical Torch Song Trilogy. Fierstein has been nominated eight times for the Tony Award in both writing and acting categories, winning four; he is one of only two people who have won Tonys as both actor and author. His book I Was Better Last Night: A Memoir was released in 2022. [Harvey’s Instagram.]

Lillias White: DARKNESS RISING

Darkness RISING is a mental health awareness nonprofit offering free community wellness workshops geared toward people of color, inspirational cover songs, visual albums, and concerts created by Black Broadway and theatre professionals; inspiring conversations about mental health, addressing issues which directly affect the Black community, connecting attendees to resources, and erasing the stigma. DARKNESSRISINGPROJECT.ORG

Lillias White has raised Broadway roofs with explosive performances in Barnum, Dreamgirls, Cats, Once On This Island, How to Succeed..., Fela!; and she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her turn as Sonja in The Life. Lillias has recently released her first solo studio album “Get Yourself Some Happy!” and has joined the cast of Hadestown where she is the first woman to play the role of narrator Hermes. [Lillias’ website.]

Patrick Page: BROADWAY CARES/ EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS

BC/EFA is a leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organization. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of the theatre community, since 1988 BC/EFA has raised more than $300 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses. Truly at the heart of the Broadway community, BC/EFA produces several fundraising events and campaigns each year including the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, Red Bucket Follies, Easter Bonnet Competition, Broadway Bares, and more. BROADWAYCARES.ORG

At home in plays and musicals, dramas and comedies, charismatic stage veteran Patrick Page is beloved on Broadway for playing larger-than-life bass/baritone heavies, such as Scar (The Lion King), The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas), The Green Goblin (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark), Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), and, most recently, Hades, god and master of the underworld in 2019 Tony-winning Hadestown. [Patrick’s Instagram.]

2021

The Giving Back program was put on hold for the 2020 Edition due to complexities of producing the series during the pandemic, so we're extraordinarily happy to once again offer Giving Back cards in 2021. And we’re immensely grateful to these wonderful folks for taking part in our 2021 edition:

Ashley Park: BROADWAY ADVOCACY COALITION

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition unites artists, experts, students, and community leaders to use storytelling and artistry to combat systemic racism. Led by a team of visionary artivists, educators, and advocates, BAC is creating a new way to collaborate towards a just world. BWAYADVOCACYCOALITION.ORG

Ashley Park has been cheered by Broadway audiences in The King and I at Lincoln Center, the 2017 revival of Sunday in the Park with George, and Mean Girls for which she earned 2018 Tony and Drama Desk nominations for being so fetch as the original Gretchen Wieners. Her off-Broadway work includes KPOP at Ars Nova for which she received the Lucille Lortel Award. Ashley is also known to television audiences from her work in Nightcap, Tales of the City, Emily in Paris, and Girls5eva. She is a longtime activist and philanthropist, working to create a more equitable and charitable world. [Ashley’s Instagram.]

Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney: BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer. They provide critical funding for cancer research worldwide to fuel advances in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, metastasis and survivorship. Learn more at BCRF.ORG

Eva Noblezada landed on Broadway and earned her first Tony nomination as Kim in the 2017 revival of Miss Saigon, having previously starred in the show on the West End. Reeve Carney soared above Broadway as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Together they star as Eurydice and Orpheus in the Tony and Grammy-winning Hadestown. [Eva’s Instagram. Reeve’s Instagram.]

Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber: DARKNESS RISING

Darkness RISING is a mental health awareness nonprofit offering free community wellness workshops geared toward people of color, inspirational cover songs, visual albums, and concerts created by Black Broadway and theatre professionals; inspiring conversations about mental health, addressing issues which directly affect the Black community, connecting attendees to resources, and erasing the stigma. Learn more at DARKNESSRISINGPROJECT.ORG

Comedy powerhouses and Tony nominees Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber are beloved scene stealers of the Great Bright Way; Jennifer in Disaster!, Sister Act, Shrek, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Hello, Dolly!, Christopher in Spamalot, Shrek, Beauty and the Beast, Matilda, Pippin, Chicago, and The Prom. They star together as Sarah and Harry in the 2021 (nee 2020) revival of Company. [Jennifer’s website. Christopher’s Instagram.]

Rob McClure: SPREAD ARI’S LIGHT

Spread Ari’s Light Foundation was founded in memory of Arianna Dougan, who was diagnosed with cancer at age three and lost her battle eight years later. Ari loved to dance and her parents found that the dance therapy she received while in treatment had a tremendous impact on her well-being and brought joy into her all-too-short life. This inspired SAL to bring dance and movement therapy programs to other young cancer patients and critically ill children. Learn more at SPREADARISLIGHT.ORG

One of Broadway’s prime comic leading men, Rob McClure is known for brilliantly leading the Broadway companies of such shows as Honeymoon in Vegas, Beetlejuice, Something Rotten!, Avenue Q, and Chaplin for which he received the Theatre World Award and nominations for Outer Critics Circle and Tony Awards. He opens this fall as Daniel Hillard and the titular character in Mrs. Doubtfire. [Rob’s Instagram.]

We would also like to continue to thank our Giving Back folks from the Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, and 2019 editions and keep shining a light on their chosen causes:

2019

Andre DeShields: Central Scholarship
Central Scholarship is devoted to helping individuals achieve a better life through higher education. They believe that education is a right, not a privilege and that scholarships are an investment, not an expense. They fulfill their mission by funding the financial gap for postsecondary education and training with grants and interest-free loans, offering financial education to students and parents about college affordability, and advocating for public policy that improves college access, affordability, and completion for low-income students. Learn more at CENTRAL-SCHOLARSHIP.ORG.
Andre DeShields is a multi-hyphenate showbiz legend. His breakout starring role was as the title character in The Wiz and then he received renown for his work in Ain’t Misbehavin’. He was Tony-nominated for Play On! and The Full Monty, and he won the Tony for his current portrayal of Hermes in Hadestown. [Andre’s website.]

George Salazar: Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community, by the trans community. Trans Lifeline is committed to being a resource that the trans community can continue to rely on for years to come. With your support, we can keep these vital services available to those in our community who need them most. Learn more about how to help at TRANSLIFELINE.ORG.
George Salazar made his Broadway debut wowing audiences with the “Light of the World” solo in Godspell. Other credits have included Otto in the national tour of Spring Awakening and Grover in The Lightning Thief. Most recently, has been beloved as outcast Michael Mell in the viral hit Be More Chill. [George’s website.]

Sophia Anne Caruso, Rob McClure, Kerry Butler, and Alex Brightman: The Trevor Project
Founded in 1998, by the creators of the Oscar- winning short film Trevor, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people ages 13-24. Every day, The Trevor Project saves young lives through its accredited, free, and confidential phone, instant message, and text messaging crisis intervention services. Visit THETREVORPROJECT.ORG for more information and how to lend a hand.
Alex Brightman (School of Rock, Matilda, Big Fish), Kerry Butler (Mean Girls, Hairspray, Xanadu), Rob McClure (Chaplin, Honeymoon in Vegas, Something Rotten), Sophia Anne Caruso (in her sensational Broadway debut) together currently star in Beetlejuice. [Sophia’s website, Rob’s Twitter, Kerry’s website, Alex’s Twitter.]

Caitlin Kinnunen and Isabelle McCalla: GLSEN
GLSEN (pronounced "glisten") was founded in 1990 by a small, but dedicated group of teachers in Massachusetts who came together to improve an education system that too frequently allows its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students to be bullied, discriminated against, or fall through the cracks. Over 25 years later, GLSEN grown into the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for LGBTQ students. Learn how you can help at GLSEN.ORG.
Caitlin Kinnunen has appeared on Broadway as Thea in Spring Awakening and Carolyn in The Bridges of Madison County. Isabelle McCalla made her Broadway debut as Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin. Together, they broke ground as Emma and Alyssa in The Prom. The show and Caitlin were nominated for Tony Awards. [Caitlin’s website, Isabelle’s Instagram.]

Lilli Cooper and Santino Fontana: Planned Parenthood
For over 100 years, Planned Parenthood has been a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, and a passionate advocate delivering vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people in local communities worldwide. Caring physicians, nurse practitioners, and other staff encourage clients to ask questions in an environment that millions have grown to trust. Visit PLANNEDPARENTHOOD.ORG for more info on their vital efforts and how you can help.
Lilli Cooper has wowed Broadway audiences in Spring Awakening and SpongeBob SquarePants. Santino Fontana has thrilled in Act One, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Billy Elliot. Together, they star in Tootsie for which Lilli received a Tony nomination and Santino received the Tony. [Lilli’s website, Santino’s Twitter.]

AUTUMN 2018

Audra McDonald: Covenant House
For more than four decades, Covenant House has helped transform and save the lives of more than a million homeless, runaway, and trafficked young people. They offer housing and support services to young people in need – reaching 80,000 boys and girls every year. “Every day, a child is lost to the streets. No kid chooses this fate. Help us save these young lives and build a future they never dreamed they'd see.” To learn how to help, visit their website: COVENANTHOUSE.ORG
Audra McDonald’s stunning work on Broadway has earned her six Tony Awards. She has been inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame and has received two Grammys, an Emmy, and the National Medal of Arts. Her versatility and luminous voice have captivated audiences around the world. [Audra’s website.]

Iain Armitage: Only Make Believe
Only Make Believe brings joy and inspiration to sick children by bringing professional actors into hospital wards to entertain kids with specially created plays designed for their needs and to encourage their participation. Teams of actors are sent for six consecutive weeks with six different shows so the children can get to know the actors and the actors get to know and love the kids. Learn more about this joyful endeavor at: ONLYMAKEBELIEVE.ORG
Iain Armitage first became a sensation with his positive video reviews of theatrical productions from his back yard to Broadway, and now, TV audiences far and wide know him as Sheldon on Young Sheldon and as Ziggy on Big Little Lies. The Lights of Broadway Show Cards™ family treasures him as one of our first fans, champions, and Lightcatchers. [Iain’s Twitter.]

Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley: Cancer Support Community
As the largest professionally-led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Learn more about CSC’s profound efforts at: CANCERSUPPORTCOMMUNITY.ORG
Marin Mazzie is beloved by Broadway audiences. She was Tony-nominated for her work in Passion, Ragtime, and Kiss Me, Kate. Jason Danieley’s acclaimed Broadway appearances include Candide, The Full Monty, Curtains, and Pretty Woman. Together they’ve appeared on Broadway in Next to Normal and in concert around the world. Marin and Jason treasure the CSC who provided so much support before Marin’s passing earlier this year. [Jason’s website.]

Sutton Foster: Helpusadopt.org
Helpusadopt.org is a national financial grant program that helps couples/individuals (regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, marital status or sexual orientation) with the cost of their adoptions by awarding grants up to $15,000. They support domestic, international and foster care adoptions and do not charge their applicants to apply. Since 2007, at this writing, they have awarded 264 adoption grants totaling over $2.3 million. You can, of course, learn more about this wonderful organization at: HELPUSADOPT.ORG
Sutton Foster has enthralled Broadway audiences in her Tony-winning turns in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes as well as Shrek, Little Women, Young Frankenstein, Violet, and The Drowsy Chaperone; and has dazzled TV audiences in Bunheads and Younger. [Sutton’s website.]

SPRING 2018

Caissie Levy and Patty Murin: Covenant House
For more than four decades, Covenant House has helped transform and save the lives of more than a million homeless, runaway, and trafficked young people. They offer housing and support services to young people in need – reaching 80,000 boys and girls every year. “Every day, a child is lost to the streets. No kid chooses this fate. Help us save these young lives and build a future they never dreamed they'd see.” To learn how to help, visit their website: COVENANTHOUSE.ORG. Caissie has appeared on Broadway as Molly Jensen in Ghost: The Musical, Sheila in Hair, Fantine in Les Misérables, Elphaba in Wicked, and more. Patti’s Main Stem credits include Xanadu and the title character in Lysistrata Jones. Together, they star as sisters Elsa and Anna in Disney’s Frozen. [Caissie's website. Patti's Twitter.]

Carolee Carmello: Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE)
Since its inception in 1998, CURE has raised more than $50 million to fund epilepsy research and other initiatives that will lead the way to cures for the epilepsies. CURE awards grants for novel research projects to prevent epilepsy related to post-traumatic epilepsy, advancing the search for a cure, eliminating treatment side effects, and reversing deficits caused by frequent seizures. CURE funds grants for young and established investigators and to date has awarded more than 200 cutting-edge projects in 15 countries around the world. For more, visit CUREEPILEPSY.ORG. A three-time Tony Award nominee and a five-time Drama Desk nominee, highlights of Carolee’s long and varied Broadway career include star turns in The Scarlet Pimpernel, 1776, Kiss Me, Kate, Falsettos, Urinetown, Lestat, Scandalous, Tuck Everlasting, Finding Neverland, and Parade (Drama Desk win). [Carolee's website and Twitter.]

Katrina Lenk: The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) organizes law students and lawyers to develop and enforce a set of legal and human rights for refugees and displaced persons. Mobilizing direct legal aid, litigation, and systemic advocacy, IRAP serves the world’s most persecuted individuals and empowers the next generation of human rights leaders. To learn more, visit their website: REFUGEERIGHTS.ORG. Katrina has appeared on Broadway in Indecent and as Arachne in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and Réza in Once. She is currently portraying Dina in The Band’s Visit. [Katrina's Twitter.]

Lesli Margherita and Stewie: The Sandy Fund via The Humane Society of NY
For over 100 years, The Humane Society of New York has been a presence in New York City, caring for animals in need when illness, injury, or homelessness strikes. And in honor of the memory of their rescue dog who originated the role of Sandy in Annie, pioneering Broadway animal trainers Bill and Dorothy Berloni teamed up with this renowned organization to create The Sandy Fund to provide for the needs of homeless dogs, cats and other animals. To learn more, visit their website: HUMANESOCIETYNY.ORG. Lesli has appeared on Broadway as Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda and Mona Kent in Dames at Sea. Winner of the Olivier Award for the role of Inez in Zorro: The Musical, she is also a presence for positivity on social media and in solo shows Rule Your Kingdom and more. Clearly learning from his mama, Stewie has found his light and wants to help. [Lesli's website and Twitter. Stewie's Instagram.]

AUTUMN 2017

Christy Altomare and Derek Klena: The Actors Fund
The Actors Fund mission: “The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. We are a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.” Founded in 1882, we serve all professionals – and not just actors – in film, theater, television, music, opera, radio and dance through programs that address our community's unique and essential needs.” The Fund’s latest exciting developments include the new Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts serving the NYC arts community. Visit ACTORSFUND.ORG to learn more. Christy Altomare has appeared on Broadway in Mamma Mia! and across the country in Spring Awakening. Derek Klena’s Broadway credits include Wicked and Bridges of Madison County. Together, they currently star in Broadway’s Anastasia. [Christy's website. Derek's Twitter.]

Lillias White: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Lillias celebrates the work being done by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BC/EFA is a leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the theatre community, since 1988 BC/EFA has raised more than $250 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses. Truly at the heart of the Broadway community, BC/EFA produces several fundraising events and campaigns each year including the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, Gypsy of the Year Competition, Easter Bonnet Competition, and Broadway Bares. Visit BROADWAYCARES.ORG for more. Lillias White’s many Broadway credits include Barnum, Dreamgirls, Cats, Once on This Island, How to Succeed..., and Fela!. She won the Tony for her performance in The Life. [Lillias' Twitter.]

Mandy Gonzalez: Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition
Out of the ground-breaking whirlwind of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda and family lent their support to a growing need: “Launched in 2017 by the Hispanic Federation, the Immigrants: We Get The Job Done Coalition includes twelve essential nonprofit organizations that provide life-changing support – legal representation, advocacy and social services – to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers throughout the United States. Together, we're helping to build stronger families, stronger communities and a stronger nation.” To find out more and donate, go to HISPANICFEDERATION.ORG/GETTHEJOBDONE. Mandy Gonzalez has appeared on Broadway in Aida, Dance of the Vampires, Lennon, Wicked, In the Heights, and currently, Hamilton. She recently releases her first single, “Fearless”, by Lin-Manuel Miranda and dedicated to the Dreamers. [Mandy's website.]

Telly Leung: One America Appeal
In the wake of the devastating hurricanes of 2017, five former U.S. Presidents – Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama – came together to ask fellow Americans to extend a helping hand to their neighbors: “Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have brought terrible devastation – but also brought out the best in humanity. As former Presidents, we wanted to come together to help our fellow citizens in Texas, Florida and the Caribbean as they recover and rebuild. Please give whatever you can. Every cent donated through the One America Appeal will help the victims recover. Thank you.” Visit their website ONEAMERICAAPPEAL.ORG to donate. Telly has appeared on Broadway in Rent, Flower Drum Song, Pacific Overtures, Godspell, Allegiance, and In Transit. He’s currently back on Broadway, playing the title role in Aladdin. [Telly's Twitter.]

SPRING 2017

Brian Stokes Mitchell: The Actors Fund
Mission: “The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. We are a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.” Founded in 1882, we serve all professionals – and not just actors – in film, theater, television, music, opera, radio and dance through programs that address our community's unique and essential needs. Stokes has been Chairman of the Board of The Actors’ Fund since 2004. The Fund’s latest exciting developments include the new Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts serving the NYC arts community. Visit ACTORSFUND.ORG to learn more. (Most recently on Broadway in Shuffle Along, Brian Stokes Mitchell was Tony-nominated for his turns in Man of La Mancha, August Wilson’s King Hedley II, and Ragtime; and he won the Tony for his Fred Graham/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate. Keep up on all things Stokes at his official website.)

Jennifer Holliday: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Jennifer celebrates the work being done by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BC/EFA is a leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the theatre community, since 1988 BC/EFA has raised more than $250 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses. Truly at the heart of the Broadway community, BC/EFA produces several fundraising events and campaigns each year including the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, Gypsy of the Year Competition, Easter Bonnet Competition, and Broadway Bares. Visit BROADWAYCARES.ORG for more. (The wonderful Ms. Holliday burst onto the Broadway scene in her Tony-winning performance as Effie White in Dreamgirls. Most recently on the boards as Shug Avery in the recent revival of The Color Purple, you can follow her on Twitter here.)

Josh Groban: Find Your Light Foundation
Josh took the grassroots passion his fans shared with him for arts education and created the Find Your Light Foundation. As someone who himself was inspired at a young age through his own arts classes, he deeply wanted to pay it forward for our next generation. Find Your Light is dedicated to ensuring that EVERY child has the opportunity to experience the arts as a part of their overall education and supports over 80 programs in North America. Visit FYLF.ORG for more information on why arts education is a critical component of a young person's development and how you can help. (International recording star Josh Groban is Tony-nominated for his Broadway debut in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. Keep up on all things Groban at his official website.)

The Kids of Dear Evan Hansen: The Trevor Project
Ben Platt (Evan), Laura Dreyfuss (Zoe), Mike Faist (Connor), Will Roland (Jared Kleinman), and Kristolyn Lloyd (Alana Beck) in Dear Evan Hansen have teamed up to shine a light on The Trevor Project. Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film Trevor, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Every day, The Trevor Project saves young lives through its accredited, free, and confidential phone, instant message, and text messaging crisis intervention services. Visit THETREVORPROJECT.ORG for more information on The Trevor Project and how to lend a hand. (You can follow these wonderful young stars on Twitter: Ben, Laura, Mike, Will, Kristolyn.)

The Parents of Dear Evan Hansen: Planned Parenthood
Rachel Bay Jones (Heidi Hansen), Michael Park (Larry Murphy), and Jennifer Laura Thompson (Cynthia Murphy) in Dear Evan Hansen are standing up for Planned Parenthood. For over 100 years, Planned Parenthood has been a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, and a passionate advocate delivering vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide. The heart of Planned Parenthood is in the local community. Their 56 unique, locally governed affiliates nationwide operate nearly 650 health centers, which reflect the diverse needs of their communities. Caring physicians, nurse practitioners, and other staff take time to talk with clients, encouraging them to ask questions in an environment that millions have grown to trust. Visit PLANNEDPARENTHOOD.ORG for more information on their vital efforts and how you can help. (You can follow these amazing humans on Twitter: Rachel, Michael, Jennifer.)

AUTUMN 2016

Javier Muñoz: STOMP Out Bullying™
Javier shines a light on STOMP Out Bullying™, the leading national bullying and cyberbullying prevention organization for kids and teens in the U.S. “STOMP Out Bullying™ says NO to victimization, NO to anti-bullying legislation that does not work and NO to the hate and intolerance of others. We do say YES to choosing kindness, YES to teaching empathy, YES to accepting others NO MATTER™ what they look like, their race, their beliefs, or their sexual orientation or gender, and YES to becoming responsible and kind digital citizens.” Go to STOMPOUTBULLYING.ORG if you need help. Also visit to find out how you can support the cause with actions and donations. (Javier is currently portraying the title role in Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Follow him on Twitter.)

James Monroe Iglehart: Gideon's Feet
James turns the spotlight on Gideon’s Feet: “Gideon's Feet was started by my good friends Brian and Ashley Gonzales to help actors in their time of need both financially as well as spiritually. Sometimes performers just need someone to listen to and Gideon's Feet provides that service.” Gideon's Feet is a small but mighty aid organization founded in Dallas/Fort Worth and serving in multiple arts communities across the country. It provides support to those in the theatrical community duringtimes of crisis and offers opportunities for artists to use their gifts to help those in need.  To find out how you can be of service visit GIDEONSFEET.ORG. (James is currently playing the Genie in Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre, the role for which he won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Find out all the things at his official website.)

Cynthia Erivo: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Cynthia celebrates the work being done by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BC/EFA is a leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the theatre community, since 1988 BC/EFA has raised more than $250 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses. Truly at the heart of the Broadway community, BC/EFA produces several fundraising events and campaigns each year including the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, Gypsy of the Year Competition, Easter Bonnet Competition, and Broadway Bares. Visit BROADWAYCARES.ORG for more. (Winner of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, Cynthia continues bringing her powerhouse performance as Celie in The Color Purple to audiences at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Follow her on Twitter.)

Stephanie J. Block: The Actors' Fund
Stephanie honors The Actor’s Fund: “When I think of the word 'community' I think of people caring for and helping one another, whether one gives of their time, talent, resources, or a monetary gift. And I am so proud of the awareness, strength and generosity of our Broadway COMMUNITY.” The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis, or transition. The Fund’s future is bright and the new projects and programs under exploration are exciting. Visit ACTORSFUND.ORG to learn more. (Award-winning and beloved actress Stephanie J. Block currently stars as Trina in the first revival of William Finn's Falsettos at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Get all the info on Stephanie at her official website.)

SPRING 2016

AUTUMN 2015

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