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Sing For Your Seniors Launches New Partnership with the Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025

Sing For Your Seniors, the New York City–based nonprofit that brings live musical performances to older adults, has announced a landmark partnership with members of the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Theatre's Post-Pandemic Rhythm, Aurora Saves Their Season
by Alex Freeman - Aug 19, 2024

We have stories from the decline of intervals in London productions to significant organizational changes in regional and international theaters. Other stories include the financial challenges faced by Berkeley's Aurora Theatre, the preservation efforts for Washington's National Theatre, and the strategic rebranding of arts organizations.

A New Season of Sing For Your Seniors 20 Years On
by Caitlin Hornik - Aug 12, 2024

For nearly 20 years, Sing For Your Seniors has brought Broadway-caliber talent into senior centers across New York City, providing afternoon sessions of showtunes and camaraderie to audiences in need of connection.

BWW Interview: Bill Coyne of MUSEMATCH XIII: A TIME TO REVIVE at The Green Room 42 on March 4th
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 24, 2022

Twelve concerts and two hundred songs later, the MuseMatch company is still creating new and innovative musical art.

DCPA Announces Full Casting For A CHRISTMAS CAROL and THE SANTALAND DIARIES
by Julie Musbach - Oct 31, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) announces full casting for the Theatre Company's production of A Christmas Carol and Off-Center's production of The SantaLand Diaries. The 2018 production of The SantaLand Diaries will mark the final year of the annual collaboration between Off-Center and Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC).  

Photo Flash: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish Stops By Sing For Your Seniors
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2018

A downpour from the roof. Sounds crazy, no? On September 18th, cast members from 'Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish' opened with an impromptu chorus of 'Singin' in the Rain' as tarps were spread to catch the raindrops from a leaky skylight. And then, wonder of wonders, the rain stopped (indoors at least), and session leader Maggie Davenport introduced the cast to an enthusiastic Lenox Hill Neighborhood House crowd.

Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES National Tour Cast Performs with Sing For Your Seniors in Denver
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2018

On August 2, 2018, Sing For Your Seniors (SFYS) hosted the latest in its series of Broadway Sessions with cast members from the National Tour of 'Les Miserables' for the residents of Briarwood Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Denver while on their stop at the Denver Center of the Performing Arts. SFYS partnered with Denver nonprofit Bessie's Hope, an organization that enhances the quality of life for nursing home and assisted living elders through volunteer opportunities for youth, families, and organizations.

Photo Flash: Cast of BEAUTIFUL Performs for Sing For Your Seniors for Pride Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2018

On June 15, 2018, Sing For Your Seniors hosted the latest in its series of Broadway Sessions with cast members from "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" at the Edie Windsor SAGE Center in Chelsea as part of Pride Month. SAGE is the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older adults. The musical performance included songs of the performers' choosing as well of songs from "Beautiful." The audience enjoyed a one-hour session, as well as a meet-and-greet visit with the cast following the performance. 

Photo Flash: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Tour Stars Sing for Seniors in Denver
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2017

On March 13th, 2017, Sing For Your Seniors (SFYS) hosted the latest in its series of Broadway Sessions with cast members from the National Tour of 'An American in Paris' for the seniors at Morning Star Adult Day Program in Denver while on their stop at the Denver Center of the Performing Arts. The Morning Star audience enjoyed a one-hour session, as well as a meet-and-greet visit with the cast following the performance. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Photo Flash: Paper Mill Playhouse Brings A CHRISTMAS STORY to Sing For Your Seniors
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2015

On December 7th, 2015, Sing For Your Seniors hosted cast members from Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHRISTMAS STORY for the patients of Calvary Cancer Hospital in The Bronx. The musical performance included songs of the performers' choosing as well of songs from A CHRISTMAS STORY. Patients and their families, nurses, doctors and staff enjoyed a one-hour session as well as a meet-and-greet visit with the cast following the performance. Scroll down for photos from the event!