Benefits and Galas

Benefits and Galas

Go Inside Broadway For All's 2nd Annual Cabaret at the Circus Gala

By Nathan Skethway | 12/11/2019

The December 9 benefit was held under the tent at the Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center.
Special Features

9 Memorable Moments From 2019’s Red Bucket Follies

By Ruthie Fierberg | 12/11/2019

From Hadestown star André De Shields to Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof’s hilarious number, here are the highlights from the annual Broadway Cares event.
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Patrick Stewart Returns to the New York Stage December 11 in Solo Adaptation of A Christmas Carol

By Andrew Gans | 12/11/2019

The two performances benefit City Harvest and Ars Nova.
Benefits and Galas

Plaza Suite Stars Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, Brian Stokes Mitchell, More, Will Be Honored at The Actors Fund Gala

By Dan Meyer | 12/10/2019

Oscar-winning producer Steve Tisch and AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka will also be celebrated for their contributions to the performing arts.
Benefits and Galas

André De Shields, Josh Groban, More Set For New York Theatre Workshop’s 2020 Gala

By Dan Meyer | 12/09/2019

Hadestown’s Rachel Chavkin and Jordan Roth are this year's honorees for their work with the company, industry, and beyond.
Benefits and Galas

Inside the New York Stage and Film Winter Gala With Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, and More

By Marc J. Franklin | 12/09/2019

The event, which honored philanthropist and producer Diana DiMenna and Tony Award–winning actor and producer Tom Hulce, was celebrated December 8.
Photos

Inside the 2019 Women of Vision Awards Honoring Mary-Louise Parker, Donna Karan, and More

By Nathan Skethway | 12/06/2019

Deborra-Lee Furness and Lisa Beatha were also honored at the December 3 benefit, hosted by the David Lynch Foundation.
Broadway Cares

Stars From Moulin Rouge!, Little Shop of Horrors, More Join 2019 Edition of Red Bucket Follies

By Dan Meyer | 12/05/2019

The annual variety concert supports Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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MCC’s 2020 Miscast Gala to Honor Oscar Isaac

By Olivia Clement | 12/03/2019

The benefit evening will also honor Board Chair Susan Raanan.
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See Bernadette Peters, Chinonye Chukwu, and More Honored at 2019 Princess Grace Awards Gala

By Nathan Skethway | 11/27/2019

The Broadway favorite received the distinguished Prince Rainier III Award in recognition of her devotion to the arts and philanthropic causes.
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Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, More to Perform at New York Stage and Film Winter Gala

By Emily Selleck | 11/26/2019

The Spring Awakening alums will take the stage at the December 8 event honoring Diana DiMenna and Tom Hulce.
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Cast of Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations to Perform at HANYC Foundation Gala

By Noah Mutterperl | 11/25/2019

The event will be held December 2 at the Grand Hyatt New York in Manhattan.
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Theresa Rebeck to Helm Benefit Reading of A Christmas Carol With Tyne Daly, Thom Sesma, and More

By Olivia Clement | 11/21/2019

The Primary Stages benefit will be held at the Cherry Lane December 19.
Broadway News

Broadway’s Hadestown Adds Performance Benefiting the Actors Fund

By Noah Mutterperl | 11/21/2019

The donated performance from the Tony-winning musical will take place in January 2020.
Film & TV News

Carol Burnett, Norman Lear, Lily Tomlin, More Receive Paley Honors November 21

By Playbill Staff | 11/21/2019

The television comedy trailblazers and theatre veterans are honored by the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills.
Benefits and Galas

See Lesli Margherita, Sergio Trujillo, and More Honor Stephen Schwartz and Kelly Devine at 2019 NYMF Benefit

By Nathan Skethway | 11/20/2019

The November 18 event also featured a special performance by Schwartz.
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Inside the 2019 Thespians Go Hollywood Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters

By Nathan Skethway | 11/20/2019

The annual event supporting school theatre featured performances by Megan Hilty, Matthew Morrison, and more.
Education News

Educational Theatre Foundation Raises More Than $180,000 for Theatre Education at Event Honoring Bernadette Peters

By Logan Culwell-Block | 11/20/2019

Watch highlights from the annual event with performances from Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, Megan Hilty, and more.
Benefits and Galas

Gavin Lee and Sierra Boggess Will Star in Concert Version of Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol

By Andrew Gans | 11/20/2019

The performance, also featuring Claybourne Elder, Kyle Selig, Jennifer Cody, and more, will benefit The Actors Fund.
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Inside the Actors Fund Benefit Reading of The Tale of the Allergist's Wife

By Nathan Skethway | 11/19/2019

Original stars Linda Lavin, Michele Lee, Tony Roberts, and Anil Kumar joined playwright Charles Busch for the November 18 reading.
Benefits and Galas

Go Inside the Fall 2019 Gala for Rosie's Theater Kids With Jessie Mueller, Ne-Yo, and More

By Nathan Skethway | 11/19/2019

The event, which honored ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews and actor Ben Stiller, took place November 18.
Benefits and Galas

Laura Osnes, Tony Yazbeck, Norm Lewis, and More Celebrate Jacques d’Amboise’s 85th Birthday

By Emily Selleck | 11/19/2019

The one-night-only performance at the National Dance Institute took place November 18.
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Inside the 2019 24 Hour Plays Gala, Honoring Kathy Bates

By Nathan Skethway | 11/19/2019

The 19th annual event featured performances by Ana Villafañe, Pascale Armand, Sarah Snook, Justin Long, and more.
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Anna Wintour to Co-Host Special Performance of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

By Emily Selleck | 11/19/2019

The event will benefit anti-domestic and sexual violence organization RAINN.
Benefits and Galas

Javier Muñoz and More to Commemorate World AIDS Day at The Red Ribbon Revue

By Noah Mutterperl | 11/18/2019

The concert will take place December 1 at Abrons Art Center
Benefits and Galas

The 2019 24 Hour Plays Broadway Gala Is Held November 18

By Olivia Clement | 11/18/2019

The 19th annual event, honoring Kathy Bates, features performances by Ana Villafañe, Pascale Armand, Sarah Snook, Justin Long, and more.
Benefits and Galas

Linda Lavin Acts ‘Opposite Herself’ in The Tale of the Allergist's Wife Reunion

By Mark Peikert | 11/18/2019

As the original cast returns to Broadway's longest running play November 18, playwright Charles Busch takes on Lavin’s lead role (inspired by her performance) as Lavin plays alongside him as her mother.
Benefits and Galas

Roundabout Presents The Importance of Being Earnest, Starring Angela Lansbury, November 18

By Olivia Clement | 11/18/2019

The one-night-only benefit reading is at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway.
Readings and Workshops

Charles Busch Stars in The Tale of the Allergist's Wife to Benefit Actors Fund

By Andrew Gans | 11/18/2019

Original stars Linda Lavin, Michele Lee, Tony Roberts, and Anil Kumar are also part of the November 18 reading.
Photos

Inside Manhattan Theatre Club’s Fall 2019 Benefit, Featuring Sierra Boggess, Norm Lewis, Tony Yazbeck, and More

By Nathan Skethway | 11/14/2019

Proceeds from the event go towards MTC’s various initiatives.
Benefits and Galas

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s 2019 Divas Simply Singing Benefit to Feature Brandon Victor Dixon, Chrissy Metz, More

By Noah Mutterperl | 11/14/2019

The annual AIDS benefit is set for December 1 in Los Angeles.
Photos

Go Inside the SPACE on Ryder Farm's 2019 Gala

By Nathan Skethway | 11/12/2019

The fourth annual event, hosted by Orange Is the New Black star Michael Chernus, celebrated the non-profit artist residency program.
Awards

Songwriters Angela Sclafani and Benjamin Velez Will Be Honored With 2019 Fred Ebb Award

By Noah Mutterperl | 11/11/2019

Kate Baldwin will present the award at the Fred Ebb Foundation's ceremony December 2.
Cabaret & Concert News

Karen Akers, Ken Jennings, Walter Willison, More Are Part of Grand Hotel Reunion Concert November 11

By Andrew Gans | 11/11/2019

Tony winner Judy Kaye is one of the special guests for the evening, dedicated to the memory of Liliane Montevecchi.
Awards

Ben Vereen, Patrick Wilson, David Yazbek, More Celebrate André De Shields at Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala

By Andrew Gans | 11/11/2019

The York Theatre Company honors the Hadestown Tony winner at its November 11 gala.
Benefits and Galas

Annaleigh Ashford, Jayne Houdyshell, and More Join Angela Lansbury in Benefit Reading of The Importance of Being Earnest

By Olivia Clement | 11/07/2019

Roundabout unveils an all-star cast for its fall event at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway.
Benefits and Galas

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Co-Chair 2020 Met Gala

By Emily Selleck | 11/07/2019

Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, and, of course, Anna Wintour are also behind the annual star-studded event.
Benefits and Galas

Industry Veterans Diana DiMenna and Tom Hulce to be Honored at 2019 New York Stage and Film Gala

By Noah Mutterperl | 11/07/2019

The celebration will recognize the honorees for their extensive achievements in the arts.
Education News

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures to be Honored at West Coast Educational Theatre Foundation Gala

By Logan Culwell-Block | 11/06/2019

The Beetlejuice production company joins multi-Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters as honorees at the annual event supporting theatre education in underserved schools.
Photos

See Whoopi Goldberg, Gavin Creel, and More at Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway Benefit Concert

By Marc J. Franklin | 11/06/2019

The one-night-only concert event, raising funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, was presented at the New Amsterdam Theatre November 4.
Benefits and Galas

Inside Only Make Believe's 20th Anniversary Gala Event

By Emily Selleck | 11/05/2019

The concert featured Broadway alum Sir Ian McKellen, Andy Karl, Brad Oscar, and more.
Benefits and Galas

Sasha Allen and Ana Villafañe Join Manhattan Theatre Club Benefit

By Ryan McPhee | 11/05/2019

The Little Mermaid and The Phantom of the Opera stars Sierra Boggess and Norm Lewis will also reunite at the November 11 event.
Benefits and Galas

6 Musical Writing Lessons Stephen Sondheim, Maury Yeston, and More Taught Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

By Ruthie Fierberg | 11/05/2019

The 2019 Dramatists Guild Foundation gala honored the writing duo of 36 years and proved why DGF is vital to the American theatre.
Benefits and Galas

Laura Benanti, Ashley Park, More to Perform at Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2020 Gala

By Emily Selleck | 11/05/2019

The February benefit will honor Bo and Katherine Peabody.
Benefits and Galas

Lesli Margherita, Sergio Trujillo, More to Honor Stephen Schwartz and Kelly Devine at 2019 NYMF Benefit

By Adam Hetrick | 11/05/2019

The November evening will also feature a special performance by Schwartz.
Benefits and Galas

Tony and Oscar Nominee Bradley Cooper to Host 2019 Arthur Miller Foundation Honors

By Dan Meyer | 11/05/2019

Among the Broadway alums set to appear are Sutton Foster, Raúl Esparza, Darren Criss, and Lena Hall.
Photos

Inside MCC Theater’s Celebrity Game Night Benefit, Featuring Alan Cumming, Jane Krakowski, and More

By Nathan Skethway | 11/04/2019

Let’s Play!, the one-night-only fundraiser, was hosted by Julianna Margulies, Judith Light, and Peter Hedges.
Benefits and Galas

Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof to Hold Benefit Performance November 6

By Ruthie Fierberg | 11/04/2019

The Off-Broadway production has partnered with the YES Project.
Photos

See Kate Baldwin, Bonnie Milligan, and More Celebrate Andrew Lippa at Abingdon Theatre Company’s 2019 Gala

By Nathan Skethway | 11/01/2019

The Tony-nominated lyricist and composer was honored at the October 28 gala.
Readings and Workshops

Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker to Host Reading of A Raisin in the Sun

By Olivia Clement | 11/01/2019

Dylan Baker, Colman Domingo, Ezra Knight, Nyambi Nyambi, Paulette Washington, and more will take part in the Arts in the Armed Forces event.

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