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VIDEO: 16 Children's Theatres Honor Frontline Workers With National Tribute Song
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2020
Amid the global pandemic which has forced the temporary closure of many performing arts venues, 16 youth-serving theatres across the country have come together to share a national tribute, performed by children within each community, to honor frontline workers....
CBS Announces HAIRCUT NIGHT IN AMERICA Hosted by Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2020
CBS announced today a new one-hour special, HAIRCUT NIGHT IN AMERICA, hosted by married actors Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn, to be broadcast Friday, May 29 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network...
David Guetta To Host Second 'United At Home' Charity Livestream Event
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2020
After the smashing success of United At Home in Miami, which raised more than $750,000 for COVID-19 relief charities and drew more than 25 million viewers, David Guetta will host a live stream performance in New York on May 30th to raise spirits and money for the Mayor's Fund...
Battery Dance Gives Back To Health Care Workers with Free Daily Online Classes
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2020
Inspired by Giving Tuesday Now in early May, Battery Dance instituted a series of free virtual Mindful Movement classes for frontline health care workers....
Keith Urban Performs Surprise Live Show at Drive-In Movie Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2020
WION has reported that Keith Urban performed a surprise live show at a drive-in movie theatre in Nashville, to test how concerts would run moving forward in the era of social distancing. ...
FEED THE FRONT LINE LIVE PRESENTED BY CMT to Feature Kenny Chesney, Rita Wilson, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2020
CMT and Feed The Front Line (FTFL) today announced “Feed The Front Line LIVE, Presented By CMT,” a multi-hour, star-studded virtual benefit concert in support of Feed The Front Line's mission to provide free meals to frontline COVID-19 employees, essential workers, and other people in need wh...
VIDEO: Billy Stritch, Dixie Longate and More Featured in Donnie Kehr's 'New York City Strong'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2020
Broadway and Television veteran Donnie Kehr (Jersey Boys, House of Cards, The Who's TOMMY) is no stranger when it comes to raising money. Kehr is the co-founder of The PATH Fund Inc, and creator of the annual Rockers On Broadway benefit concert series. Kehr has written and produced a new song 'New Y...
Sing For Hope Launches 'SingForHopeGrams' To Support Working Artists & Fight Isolation
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2020
Sing for Hope today announced it has launched a new initiative called 'SingforHopeGrams' to bring moments of music and connection directly to people's lives while providing employment for artists from Broadway, opera, and more as the world's stages remain dark due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The premi...
National Philharmonic Releases Tribute to Hospital Workers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020
The National Philharmonic has just released an emotional new video in support of hospital workers currently fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The video features several National Philharmonic musicians playing multiple parts of Aaron Copland's a?oeFanfare for the Common Mana?? alongside photographs of ...
The Shubert Theatre Presents NEXT STOP NEW HAVEN: AT HOME Virtual Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020
The Shubert Theatre's stage may be dark right now, but that is not stopping the legendary venue from continuing to the share the Shubert Magic with patrons. In true theatre tradition, the 'Show Must Go On' and for now, that means ON-LINE!...
Members Of Royal Opera House Costume Department Make Scrubs For NHS Heroes
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2020
Members of the Royal Opera House costume team have volunteered hours of their time and skills for NHS heroes on the frontline of the fight against Coronavirus. ...
VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Calls Jimmy Fallon; Talks 'You'll Never Walk Alone' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2020
During last night's episode of The Tonight Show: At Home Edition, Barbra Streisand called Jimmy Fallon from her own quarantined home!...
Tri Cities Opera Launches Mask Up Southern Tier Initiative, Making Masks for Frontline Workers
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2020
Tri-Cities Opera has launched the Mask Up Southern Tier initiative,...
The Fratellis Announce Special Collaboration With Soul Legend P.P. Arnold
by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2020
The Fratellis have been keeping busy during the Covid-19 pandemic by collaborating remotely with legendary US soul singer P.P. Arnold on a very special new version of a track from their forthcoming album 'Half Drunk Under a Full Moon', due for release October 30th on Cooking Vinyl, pre-order here....
Shubert Theatre's 'Next Stop: New Haven' Returns With New At Home Edition
by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2020
Next Stop: New Haven was created in 2019 to celebrate New Haven's amazing food scene, Broadway's rising stars and the beloved Shubert Theatre. The second annual event was originally scheduled for late April, so in lieu of the in-person fundraiser at the theatre, the team is bringing the Shubert ho...
NYFTA Launches Frontline Food Trucks COVID-19 Relief Program for New York Health Care Workers
by Marina Kennedy - May 08, 2020
Since April 1, the New York Food Truck Association has dispatched several of its best food trucks to hand out thousands of free servings of coffee, snacks, and nutritional meals to the health care workers on the frontline of COVID-19 at NYU Langone Hospital, as part of a larger initiative run by NYF...
Boston Pops FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Canceled; Special Broadcast to Take Place July 4
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2020
This July 4, the Boston Pops will present A Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes to pay tribute to the COVID-19 frontline workers and honor those who have lost their lives during the current health crisis, while also celebrating our diverse nation's founding values of liberty and justice for all....
WQXR Presents WHERE THE MUSIC NEVER SLEEPS With Jan Vogler
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2020
This Saturday, WQXR -- New York City's classical music station -- debuts a?oeWhere the Music Never Sleeps with Jan Vogler,a?? a special radio series showcasing classical music performances for our times. ...
VIDEO: RIVERDANCE Cast Performs Dance Tribute to Essential Workers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2020
The cast of Riverdance has come together virtually from their homes in Ireland, UK, USA, Canada, Spain, Australia, Moldova, Ukraine & Russia to say 'thank you' to all frontline and essential workers, as well as the people at home who continue to do their part in the fight against COVID-19....
The Cassata Family Donates 1000 N95 Facemasks, 100 Meals and $15,000 to Huntington Hospital
by Marina Kennedy - May 07, 2020
On Tuesday May 5, 2020 Rosario S. Cassata, President and Trustee of The Cassata Foundation along with his wife Carolyn, made a donation to Huntington Hospital of 1000 N95 face masks to the medical personnel, provided 100 meals from NY Panini to the employees and staff, and made a monetary donation o...
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kelli O'Hara and More Join SONGS FOR MOUNT SINAI
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2020
After a highly successful launch last week, THE CLEAR DAY PROJECT and MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL SYSTEM have released 16 all new artist gratitude videos today, Wednesday May 6th, 2020, in support of the Mount Sinai medical staff working on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic....
JSO Commissions New Work for Physically Distanced Orchestra and Choir From José Luis Domínguez
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) global pandemic, and to express gratitude to frontline medical and service workers, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has commissioned a new work, Gratias Tibi, for physically distanced orchestra and choir from José Luis Domínguez....
Healthcare Workers and Artists Celebrate International Nurses Day With HEART SOUNDS
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2020
Healthcare Workers and Artists celebrate International Nurses Day with HEART SOUNDS, an online concert streaming on International Nurses Day, Tuesday 12 May 2020....
Wake Up With BWW 5/6: De Blasio Hopes to Return to Normalcy in NYC in September, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2020
Today's top stories: Mayor De Blasio is hoping to return to 'as much normal as we can be' by the beginning of September, and more!...
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