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Robb is an award-winning theater, live event and digital producer. His projects have won Tony Awards, Grammy Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Obie Awards and more.

Recent projects include the tour of the Grammy Award winning Charlie Rosen’s 8-Bit Big Band and the world premiere of NUBIA, the first ever all-black drag extravaganza featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race favorites Bob the Drag Queen, BeBe Zahara Benet, Monique Heart, Peppermint, Shea Coulee, and The Vixen. He has also recently been working with the skin care brand Olay on their viral musical campaigns - featuring Tony Award-winner Ali Stroker, Broadway favorites Alysha Umphress and Kristolyn Lloyd and beloved SNL cast member Ana Gasteyer - which have been viewed over 15 million times on YouTube.

Other recent projects include the ACLU/NYCLU’s 17th annual Broadway Stands Up for Freedom concert featuring Tony award-winner Kelli O'Hara; and the live marathon listening session of John Cameron Mitchell’s musical podcast ANTHEM: Homunculus in partnership with Luminary Podcasts.

Robb is also the Executive Director of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, a Tony Award winnning arts-based non profit focused on integrating arts and social justice. Through his work there he has partnered with organizations ranging from Columbia Law School to the Center for Popular Democracy and artists including Tony winner Jeanine Tesori and acclaimed playwright David Henry Hwang. Through a partnership with Waterwell, the organization recently launched THE FLORES EXHIBITS featuring testimonies from young people detained at the US/Mexico border read by artists, politicians, activists and immigrants including David Schwimmer, Talib Kweli, and more.

Other projects include the six time award-winning musical Newton's Cradle, the Obie Award-winning theatrical experience of James Ortiz and Edward W. Hardy's The Woodsman at New World Stages, the Drama Desk Award-winning musical Benjamin Scheuer's The Lion and the sold out, New York premiere of Andrew Lippa's I Am Harvey Milk starring Kristin Chenoweth at Lincoln Center. He has produced other projects across the country including Town Hall in New York City, Walt Disney Music Hall in Los Angeles, the BB&T Center in Florida and more.

He has worked in various capacities with March for our Lives, Hillary for America, Foossa, The Social Edge, Ars Nova, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre in DC, Story Pirates and Turbovote. In his spare time, he volunteers with the Covenant House and is a trustee emeritus of the Awesome Foundation.

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Broadway Advocacy Coalition to Host Second Annual Arts in Action Festival - A Celebration of Art and Activism


Join the Broadway Advocacy Coalition at their Second Annual Arts in Action Festival, a dynamic event that celebrates the intersection of art and activism. Experience thought-provoking performances, engaging conversations, and powerful moments of artistic expression.

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces Arts In Action Festival


The Broadway Advocacy Coalition will present the first annual Arts in Action Festival, set to take place on Sunday, July 24 in New York City, home to many leaders in arts, theater, policy and advocacy, at the Manhattan School of Music (130 Claremont Avenue).

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Kicks Off 2022 with NEA Grant & Anthem Award


The Broadway Advocacy Coalition has kicked off the new year with recognition from the National Endowment of the Art and The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences.

Photos: Broadway Advocacy Coalition Poses with Their New Tony Award


Just yesterday, the Broadway Advocacy Coalition had much to celebrate as one of the recipients of a special award at the 74th Annual Tony Awards. 

Special Tony Awards Announced! The Broadway Advocacy Coalition, AMERICAN UTOPIA & FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Will Receive


The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today that they will present three Special Tony Awards to The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; David Byrne’s American Utopia and Freestyle Love Supreme.

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Nikki M. James, Philippa Soo and More Join NYCLU Artist Ambassadors Program


The NYCLU today announced the Artist Ambassadors class of 2021, a multidisciplinary partnership between the organization and New York’s vibrant performing arts community.

André De Shields, Laura Benanti, Adrienne Warren, Katrina Lenk and More SING OUT FOR FREEDOM Tonight


The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union present their annual Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert tonight, Monday, November 2 at 6:30PM (EST).

André De Shields, Laura Benanti, Adrienne Warren, Katrina Lenk and More Join ACLU & NYCLU's SING OUT FOR FREEDOM Concert


The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) have announced performers and speakers set to join their annual Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert, this year an election eve virtual event on Monday, November 2 at 6:30PM (EST).

ACLU & NYCLU Announce 18th Annual SING OUT FOR FREEDOM Concert Hosted by Lea DeLaria


The American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union have announced this year's newly titled Sing Out For Freedom virtual event, formerly known as Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, will be hosted by Three Time SAG Award Winner and Obie Winner Lea DeLaria ('Orange is the New Black').

RECAP: Amber Iman, Adrienne Warren, and Robb Nanus Talked About Broadway Advocacy Coalition on STARS IN THE HOUSE


Stars in the House continued Saturday night (8pm)  with Broadway Advocacy Coalition Founders Adrienne Warren, Amber Iman joined by Executive Director Robb Nanus. This episode was in support of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: June 20-21- with Jessie Mueller, Tonya Pinkins and More!


This weekend (June 19) in live streaming: Jessie Mueller sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch Adrienne Warren, Amber Iman & More on STARS IN THE HOUSE- Live at 8pm!


Stars in the House continues today (8pm) with Broadway Advocacy Coalition Founders Adrienne Warren, Amber Iman joined by Executive Director Robb Nanus.a??

Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, Brandon Victor Dixon and More to Appear on STARS IN THE HOUSE


Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced three exciting upcoming episodes of a?oeStars In The House,a?? featuring theatre and dance legends who are tirelessly advocating for change in their communities.

Andre De Shields, Jelani Alladin and More Make An Impact With THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES


Last night, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues collaborated with several arts and advocacy organizations - The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; The Confined Arts; RAPP; Zealous, The Center for Institutional and Social Change at Columbia Law School and American Friends Service Committee.

Andre De Shields, Lynn Nottage & More to Take Part in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES


The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues is collaborating with several arts and advocacy organizations - The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; The Confined Arts; RAPP; Zealous, The Center for Institutional and Social Change at Columbia Law School and American Friends Service Committee - to feature real stories from those currently and previously incarcerated

The 24 Hour Plays to Collaborate With The Broadway Advocacy Coalition & More for Special Edition of VIRAL MONOLOGUES


The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues is collaborating with several arts and advocacy organizations - The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; The Confined Arts; RAPP; Zealous and The Center for Institutional and Social Change at Columbia Law School to feature real stories from those currently and previously incarcerated.

Laura Benanti To Host Broadway Stands Up For Freedom Gala For ACLU


Tony Award-winning actress LAURA BENANTI (My Fair Lady) has been announced to host and perform at the 17th annual BROADWAY STANDS UP FOR FREEDOM concert on Monday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. at The Town Hall in New York City (123 W. 43 St.) Also joining the previously announced line-up of stars will be performers ALYSHA UMPHRESS (On The Town), KIM BLANCK (Octet) and MILI DIAZ (Wicked).  

Kelli O'Hara, Eva Noblezada, Judy Kuhn and More Set For BROADWAY STANDS UP FOR FREEDOM


The lineup has been announced for the 17th annual Broadway Stands Up For Freedom concert on Monday, October 28th at 7:30 PM at The Town Hall (123 W. 43 St.). The lineup includes Kelli O'Hara, Montego Glover, Judy Kuhn, Phillipa Soo, Eva Noblezada, Krystina Alabado, Julia Murney, Jeannette Bayardelle, Shoba Narayan, Shaina Taub, Starr Busby, L Morgan Lee, We Mcdonald, Liana Stampur, and The Brooklyn Youth Chorus.

Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Be Honored At ACLU/NYCLU's 'Broadway Stands Up For Freedom'


Tony Award-winning actress Celia Keenan-Bolger (TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD) and Level Forward, the Tony Award-winning producers of the current revival of OKLAHOMA!, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME and the upcoming Broadway musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL, will be honored by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU). They will join a star-studded lineup at the NYCLU and ACLU's 17th annual Broadway Stands Up For Freedom concert on Monday, October 28 at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall (123 W. 44 St.) in Manhattan.

Jason Robert Brown, Ar'iel Statchel, and More Broadway Stars to Appear in Concert with BROADWAY FIGHTS BACK WITH MARCH FOR OUR LIVES


The New York theatre community is collaborating with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas survivors and activists fromMarch For Our Lives to present a one-night only concert event: Broadway Fights Back with March For Our Lives.

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