Broadway NewsDavid Byrne’s American Utopia Announces Special Benefit Performance
The special concert will support the Talking Heads frontman's nonprofit Arbutus.
By
Raven Brunner
March 16, 2022
Mauro Refosco, David Byrne, and Gustavo Di Dalva in David Byrne's American UtopiaMatthew Murphy
David Byrne's American Utopia is staging a one-night-only benefit performance March 30. The special concert, American Utopia Farewell!, will support the former Talking Heads frontman's nonprofit Arbutus.
Ticketholders will receive orchestra seating for the show, an exclusive 20-30 minute post-performance conversation with Byrne and guests, and a gift bag. VIP ticketholders will additionally receive signed copies of Byrne's book, A History of the World (in Dingbats), and a vinyl LP of the David Byrne’s American Utopia original cast recording.
“I created American Utopia with the seeds of curiosity and imagination, and those same seeds are why I founded Arbutus,” shares Byrne. “The proceeds from the event on March 30th will allow Arbutus to continue our work at Reasons to Be Cheerfuland our world premiere of Theater of the Mind, hopefully making the world a little lighter and a little brighter.”
American Utopia features Byrne with band members Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman, Chris Giarmo, Tim Keiper, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Abe Nouri, Mauro Refosco, Stéphane San Juan, and Angie Swan. The company standbys are Renée Albulario, Alena Ciera, Chris Eddleton, Evan Frierson, and Natalie Tenenbaum.
The Tony Award-honored musical was slated to close in March, but recently announced a "final extension" through April 3. It is currently playing at the St. James Theatre. The concert-style musical features hit songs from Byrne's time performing with the Talking Heads, as well as his solo career.
Tickets for the benefit can be purchased through Eventbrite. The nonprofit is also partnering with Propeller to give fans the opportunity to win a pair of premium tickets for a minimum donation of $5.
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Chris Giarmo, David Byrne, and Tendayi Kuumba in David Byrne's American Utopia
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Angie Swan, Stéphane San Juan, and Karl Mansfield in David Byrne's American Utopia
Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, and Chris Giarmo in David Byrne's American Utopia
David Byrne and cast in David Byrne's American Utopia
Tendayi Kuumba, Bobby Wooten III, David Byrne, Angie Swan, and Chris Giarmo in David Byrne's American Utopia
Daniel Freedman, Mauro Refosco, Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Angie Swan, Stéphane San Juan, David Byrne, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Tim Keiper, Chris Giarmo, and Bobby Wooten III in David Byrne's American Utopia
David Byrne and cast in David Byrne's American Utopia
Jacquelene Acevedo, Bobby Wooten III, and Gustavo Di Dalva in David Byrne's American Utopia
David Byrne and cast in David Byrne's American Utopia
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David Byrne and cast in David Byrne's American Utopia
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Tendayi Kuumba, Bobby Wooten III, Angie Swan, and Chris Giarmo in David Byrne's American Utopia
Gustavo Di Dalva, Mauro Refosco, Jacquelene Acevedo, and Stéphane San Juan in David Byrne's American Utopia
Gustavo Di Dalva, David Byrne, and cast in David Byrne's American Utopia
Gustavo Di Dalva, Jacquelene Acevedo, Daniel Freedman, Mauro Refosco, Stéphane San Juan, and Tim Keiper in David Byrne's American Utopia
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David Byrne and cast in David Byrne's American Utopia
Tendayi Kuumba in David Byrne's American Utopia
Daniel Freedman and Bobby Wooten III in David Byrne's American Utopia
David Byrne and cast in David Byrne's American Utopia
David Byrne and cast in David Byrne's American Utopia
The American Utopia band in David Byrne's American Utopia
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The American Utopia band in David Byrne's American Utopia
David Byrne and cast in David Byrne's American Utopia