Broadway Gives Back
Philanthropy unites Broadway stars like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gloria Estefan, Judith Light, and more. The Broadway Gives Back Podcast spotlights Broadway actors, shows, and organizations in their pursuit of social impact and doing good. Our talented guests will share stories about their favorite charities, how they got involved, and the people and causes who have benefited from these philanthropic efforts. From stars to stagehands, cast members to front of house, and causes large and small, we will discuss why philanthropy is so vital and inspiring. Hosted by former head of marketing for the Tony Awards and The Broadway League, and CCO for the Charity Network, Jan Svendsen, this feel-good podcast will also discuss ways you can do good through education and taking action to make the world a better place.Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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S1 Ep27: Rosie O'Donnell
From standup comedy to movies, TV, and Broadway, Rosie O’Donnell has done it all.
35 min
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S1 Ep26: Isaac Mizrahi & Russell Granet (New 42)
New 42 is a leading nonprofit with a mission to make performing arts a vital part of everyone’s life from the earliest years onward.
40 min
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S1 Ep25: Jessica Hecht
From Breaking Bad, The Boys, and her iconic performance as Susan, the lesbian lover to Ross’s ex-wife on Friends to recent hits like The Sinner and Special, Jessica Hecht has been a familiar and welcome presence on film, television, and stage for nearly 30 years.
49 min
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S1 Ep24: If You Could Wave a Magic Wand...
Over the last few months, dozens of Broadway luminaries have shared stories about their careers, their views on doing good, and their hopes and dreams for a better Broadway when it reopens this fall.
34 min
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S1 Ep23: Greg Propper
Doing good—and doing it well—requires out-of-the-box thinking. And few people demonstrate that type of thinking more than today’s guest.
45 min
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S1 Ep22: Broadway World
Broadway fans around the world rely on BroadwayWorld.com to stay up to date on the latest news and to connect to the theater community.
29 min
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S1 Ep21: Damian Bazadona
From the Super Bowl to Broadway’s biggest hits, Damian Bazadona has led digital marketing efforts for some of the world’s leading brands.
38 min
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S1 Ep20: John Lloyd Young
In 2005, John Lloyd Young took Broadway by storm with his portrayal of Frankie Valli in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS.
37 min
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S1 Ep19: The Actors Fund
Talk to anybody in the entertainment industry—not just Broadway!—and they’ll sing the praises of The Actors Fund, which provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals.
40 min
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S1 Ep18: The Public Theater
From HAIR and A CHORUS LINE to HAMILTON and many more, for over 65 years The Public Theater has shaped the stories of tomorrow.
40 min
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S1 Ep17: Freestyle Love Supreme
Before HAMILTON, before IN THE HEIGHTS, there was FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME!
51 min
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S1 Ep16: Josh Groban
To music fans around the world, Josh Groban is a four-time GRAMMY-nominated singer who has sold over 22.5 MILLION records in the US alone.
38 min
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S1 Ep15: Sara Bareilles
Sara Bareilles is not only a GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, she’s also the creator of the hit Apple TV drama LITTLE VOICE, the composer of the hit Broadway musical WAITRESS, an actor, and an activist.
34 min
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S1 Ep14: Stellene Volandes
As the Editor-in-Chief of Town & Country and the Editorial Director of Elle Decor, as well as the author of two best-selling books, Stellene Volandes is the epitome of style.
31 min
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S1 Ep13: Richard Kind
What do Pixar, George Clooney, and Larry David all have in common? They’re all smart producers that hired the amazing talents of actor Richard Kind.
25 min
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S1 Ep12: Mandy Gonzalez
From Nina in In the Heights , Angelica in Hamilton, Elphaba in Wicked, Amneris in Aida, and many more, Mandy Gonzalez has carved out her own unique niche on Broadway and in music, TV, and film.
41 min
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S1 Ep11: Tonya Pinkins
From her Tony Award-winning turn in JELLY’S LAST JAM to her immortal performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, in TV and film, in front of and behind the camera, Tonya Pinkins is an actress, a writer, producer, director, and a fierce, outspoken activist and advocate for so many important causes. With her new film, RED PILL, premiering this month, join the Tony Award winner for a thought-provoking discussion on art, activism, and more.
36 min
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S1 Ep10: 25 Years of Rent
Twenty-five years ago, Rent changed Broadway and pop culture.
41 min
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S1 Ep9: Michael McElroy
For over 25 years, Michael McElroy has used his voice to spark positive change.
39 min
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S1 Ep8: Celia Keenan-Bolger & Gideon Glick
When To Kill a Mockingbird opened on Broadway, all eyes were on Celia Keenan-Bolger and Gideon Glick. Their immortal performances as Scout and Dill scored a Tony Award for Celia and a Tony nomination for Gideon.
44 min
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S1 Ep7: Broadway Green Alliance
In 2008, Broadway finally went green. Since then, the Broadway Green Alliance has worked tirelessly to educate,
34 min
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S1 Ep6: Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley
From the Biden-Harris Inaugural Concert to their wildly popular “Stars in the House” live-stream concert series, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley have not only brought hope and entertainment to Broadway fans around the world during the pandemic, they’ve raised awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for The Actors Fund and other notable organizations. Join these two Broadway icons as they discuss decades of social impact—in front of and behind the curtain.
41 min
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S1 Ep5: Dan Pallotta
At the center of charitable giving and human transformation is Dan Pallotta. A controversial activist and fundraiser, Dan is the founder of Pallotta TeamWorks, which invented the multi-day AIDS Rides and Breast Cancer 3-Days; the president of Advertising for Humanity; and the author of three best-selling books.
32 min
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S1 Ep4: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Talk to anyone in the Broadway community about giving back and you’re bound to hear them sing the praises of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
43 min
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S1 Ep3: Luis Miranda & Lin-Manuel Miranda
You may know him as the star of the hit HBO documentary Siempre, Luis. But for over 40 years, Luis A. Miranda, Jr. has used his tireless energy to champion community activism.
42 min