Broadway’s brightest stars are coming together virtually to illuminate Pride Month with enchanting performances, despite the cancellation of the 10th anniversary Broadway Sings for Pride charity concert due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The award-winning non-profit organization, Broadway Sings for Pride, is known for unifying Broadway talent, activists, and celebrities to champion LGBTQ+ equality through the potent medium of arts. This year is no different, as the vibrant virtual event continues to foster public education, enhance understanding of LGBTQ+ community needs, and empower young people to fulfill their potential.
Kicking off the festivities, Hamilton’s Tamar Greene, Adam B. Shapiro of the Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof, and Karmine Alers from On Your Feet are set to entertain audiences at Westchester Pride’s Free Kick-Off Celebration on Sunday, June 7, 2020. The event, which is free to attend, will be hosted on Zoom, allowing fans from all corners of the world to revel in the power of live performance from the comfort of their homes.
Beyond the exhilarating performances, Westchester Pride’s Free Kick-Off Celebration will feature messages from notable New York officials. Attendees can anticipate inspiring words from U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Westchester County Executive George Latimer.
Broadway Sings for Pride’s celebration extends throughout Pride Month, with several virtual events on the calendar. These include the LGBT Network’s Virtual NY Pride on Sunday, June 14, Morris County Pride’s Mini-Pride Event 2020 on Wednesday, June 17, and the Queer Women of Pride Virtual Music Festival on Sunday, June 28. Each event continues Broadway Sings for Pride’s mission of promoting unity, acceptance, and pride through the transformative power of music and performance.
As the Broadway community lights up the virtual stage this Pride Month, they affirm their commitment to ensuring that the show goes on, pandemic or not. While the method of delivery has changed, the message remains the same: fostering understanding, celebrating diversity, and advancing equality for all. With these online celebrations, Broadway Sings for Pride is ensuring the LGBTQ+ community’s spirit and resilience are commemorated in a manner as vibrant and enduring as the community itself.