Belonging on Broadway

In celebration of the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we sat down with Senior Manager of Education, Access, and Inclusion at @disneyonbroadway Sarah Kenny and @camelotonbroadway and @ourtownbroadway performer Anthony Michael Lopez to reflect on the significance of this month, what it means to them, and the necessity of upholding the work toward greater inclusion and the advancement of access and equal rights for disabled people.  Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! #BelongingonBroadway #ADA34 🎉
In celebration of #PrideMonth we are reflecting on the inspiring words of @theebillyporter who was honored with the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for his extraordinary contributions as an activist for the LGBTQ+ community.
 
During his acceptance speech at the 77th @thetonyawards, Billy Porter reflected on his early activism as an openly gay actor in the 1980s, emphasizing the importance of fighting for equal rights for all and the transformative power of love.
 
“Love always wins. It takes time, it takes grace, it takes hope, it takes patience, it takes loving kindness and compassion. And we win. When we fight, we always win.” Watch the full speech at YouTube.com/tonyawards.
 
Happy Pride!! #BelongingonBroadway
In celebration of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we are reflecting on @alexedelman’s one-man show, "Just For Us", that delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the Jewish experience with humor and heart. Edelman is among the honorees being presented with a Special Tony Award for his work.  Happy Jewish American Heritage Month! ⭐ #BelongingonBroadway #JAHM  📸: Matthew Murphy
Happy Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Heritage Month/Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Heritage Month! Dive into this captivating conversation with the cast of the US National Tour of @kiterunnerbway as they reflect on their experiences and on the significance of this month, the impact that representation has had on their career, and what it means to be taking The Kite Runner across America. ✨#MENAHeritage #SWANAHeritage #BelongingonBroadway
 
🎥 In order of appearance:
Awesta Zarif @awestaz
Sophie Zmorrod @sophiezmorrod
Wiley Naman Strasser @wileywhy
Students from across New York City spent a magical week with Disney Theatrical Group learning from Broadway professionals about the career opportunities available on Broadway. To learn more about the Broadway League’s High School Broadway Shadowing Program, visit diversity.broadway ✨
In part two of our conversation with inspiring women at The Broadway League for #WomensHistoryMonth listen as they share some insightful career advice for aspiring theatre professionals. ✨  🎥 In order of appearance: 
Katherine Daugherty-Smillie, Manager of Labor Relations
Titi Obi, Senior Staff Accountant
Charlotte Campbell, Membership & Professional Development Associate
Rachel Brandt, Contract Analyst, Labor Relations  Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month and visit careers.broadway to learn more about opportunities in the Broadway industry. #BelongingonBroadway
In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth we spoke with remarkable women at The Broadway League. In part one, hear their thoughts on what this month means to them and some of the trailblazing women that have inspired them throughout their careers. ✨  Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month and visit careers.broadway to learn more about opportunities in the Broadway industry. #BelongingonBroadway  🎥 In order of appearance:   Olivia Grace, Receptionist & Office Administrative Associate
Katherine Daugherty-Smillie, Manager of Labor Relations
Charlotte Campbell, Membership & Professional Development Associate
Titi Obi, Senior Staff Accountant
Rachel Oakes, Manager of Education Programs
Maura Cuddihy, Design and Technology Associate
Rachel Brandt, Contract Analyst, Labor Relations
Blaire Townshend, Assistant Director of Membership Services & Professional Development
🌟 Reflecting on a Year of Cultural Heritage Celebrations! 🎉✨
 
Join us as we reflect on “Belonging on Broadway.” This series celebrates the diverse voices, perspectives, and identities that make up the rich tapestry of Broadway by amplifying cultural heritage celebrations that take place throughout the year. 🙌🏽❤️ From #BlackHistoryMonth to #AsianAmericanPacificIslanderHeritageMonth, #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth and so many more we are reminded of the significance of these cultural heritage celebrations and the diverse collection of voices and stories that make up Broadway. Each story, each voice, contributes to the beautiful community that is Broadway, and these commemorations underscore the significance of everyone feeling a sense of belonging, of being seen and heard. As we explore new stories of #BelongingOnBroadway this year, we invite you to tell us what “belonging on Broadway” means to you.
As we commemorate the 35th anniversary of #WorldAIDSDay, @thetonyawards-winning actress and human rights activist @judithlight emphasizes the importance of remembering those we’ve lost to HIV/AIDS. In her 2021 speech at “Remember the Ribbon: A Tribute to World AIDS Day”, a fundraising event for @bcefa, she encourages us to remain resilient, unyielding, and unbroken in our collective efforts to end HIV/AIDS.
 
In partnership with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, we uplift the memory of those lost to HIV/AIDS while honoring those surviving. For 35 years, thanks to the steadfast support of the theatre community - those onstage, backstage and in the audience - Broadway Cares has raised over $300 million to help provide meals and medication, health care and hope to those living with HIV/AIDS.  Support from Broadway Cares reaches everyone in entertainment and the performing arts and helps more than 450 organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., proving time and again that “what we do together makes a difference.”
In part 2 of our interview for #nationalnativeamericanheritagemonth, @larissafasthorse shares some of the Indigenous writers and creatives both past and present that have inspired her.
In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, we spoke with @larissafasthorse, the first known Native American woman to have a play, “The Thanksgiving Play,” produced on Broadway. In part one of the video, Larissa shares the message she hopes to impart through her work and reflects on some ways to celebrate #nationalnativeamericanheritagemonth. Stay tuned for part two of this video, where Larissa will share some of the incredible Indigenous playwrights and creatives who have inspired her.