Broadway Gives Back

For over 25 years, Michael McElroy has used his voice to spark positive change. From Broadway to Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and more, Michael is the Founder, Musical Director, and Arranger for Broadway Inspirational Voices, a multi-racial GRAMMY-nominated gospel choir composed of Broadway performers that provides hope, inspires, and transforms at-risk youth through music and the arts. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the power of music, Broadway’s racial reckoning, and more.

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

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Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!

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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. But when Broadway shut down last March, these fast friends did what so many in the theater industry did—turned their sights to helping others. Join us for an impassioned discussion on feeding pandemic frontline workers, the future of Broadway, and much more.

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

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Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!

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In 2008, Broadway finally went green. Since then, the Broadway Green Alliance has worked tirelessly to educate, motivate, and inspire the entire theater community and its patrons to implement environmentally friendlier practices on Broadway and beyond. Join Broadway Green Alliance Founder and Co-Chair Susan Sampliner, Director Molly Braverman, and former “Green Captain” (and recent Tony Award nominee!) Elizabeth Stanley as they discuss how BGA is making Broadway—and theater in general—better for the planet.

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

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Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!

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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. 

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!

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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. His 2013 Ted Talk, “The Way We Think About Charity Is Dead Wrong,” has been viewed more than 5 million times and has been ranked one of the 100 most-persuasive TED Talks of all time. 

Join us for an eye-opening discussion on charitable giving that just might transform the way you think about changing the world.

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!

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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. With popular programs like Broadway Bares, Broadway Barks, the Easter Bonnet Competition, and those ubiquitous red buckets, BC/EFA has raised over $300 million for essential services for people with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington DC. Join BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola, Director of Development Danny Whitman, and Board of Trustee member (and Tony Award winner!) Gavin Creel for a lively discussion about all the good BC/EFA does within the Broadway community and beyond.

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!

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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. He is the Founding Partner of The MirRam Group, a government affairs, lobbying, and political consulting firm in New York City, and the Founding President of the Hispanic Federation. He also chairs or sits on the board of numerous political and arts organizations, including the Latino Victory Fund, the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, The Public Theater, NYC & Company, The City, The Broadway League’s Viva Broadway, and the Caribbean and Latin American Studies Department at the CUNY Graduate Center. 

With his wife, Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda, and his children Luz Miranda-Crespo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Miguel Towns, Luis and The Miranda Family passionately advocate for education, the arts, and social justice, along with a sustained focus on relief and rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Join us (with a surprise guest appearance from Lin-Manuel!) for an impassioned discussion of the power of activism and making a difference.

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!

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Get on your feet! This episode of Broadway Gives Back welcomes two titans of the music industry. With 7 Grammy Awards, 38 #1 hits, and over 100 million albums sold worldwide, Gloria Estefan is the most successful Latin crossover performer in the history of pop music. As a world-renowned music, television, and film producer, Emilio Estefan has been instrumental in shaping, developing, and directing Gloria’s career plus Shakira, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Jon Secada, and many others. With a resume that includes 19 Grammy Awards, Emilio also served as the Executive Producer of On Your Feet!, the 2015 smash Broadway musical that showcased the Estefans’ incredible talent, their music, and their heritage to the world in a remarkable rise to global superstardom. Join the Estefans for an impassioned discussion on their decades-long career in the music business, the challenges of bringing a musical to Broadway, and their commitment to giving back.

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!

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From One Life to Live and Who’s The Boss to Transparent, The Politician, and much more, Judith Light is always a bright light in theater, television, and film. In 2012 and 2013, she became the first actor in nearly two decades to win two consecutive Tony Awards for her performances in Other Desert Cities and The Assembled Parties, and in 2019 she was honored with the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her extensive philanthropy work to end HIV/AIDS and as a champion for LGBTQIA+ and human rights. Sit back while we chat with the multiple Tony and Emmy award-winning actress about her decades-long career and her passion for doing good.

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Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!

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Broadway is deeply involved with charity and supporting important causes….it’s in the DNA.  This podcast will spotlight Broadway actors, shows and organizations in their pursuit of social responsibility and impact.  You will hear from guests about their causes, how they got involved with charities, as well as stories of the people who have benefited from these philanthropic efforts.  From stars to stagehands, from ensemble and cast members to big organizations and small, we will discuss why philanthropy is so vital and inspiring. And we will be inspired to do good, get educated and take action to make the world a better place.  This feel-good podcast will also discuss ways in which the listeners can become “everyday” philanthropists. 

Jan Friedlander Svendsen worked on Broadway for 18 years running the marketing and cause-related programs for the Tony Awards and the Broadway League.  She has worked at the Charity Network for the past 5 years, as Chief Creative Officer, helping celebrities raise awareness and funds for cause.  This podcast is a passion project that marries the two worlds that she knows and loves.

Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!

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