Tina Fey and Wayne Brady
Tina Fey and Wayne Brady will make appearances in the Educational Theatre Foundation s upcoming
Theatre Alive! virtual gala, supporting their efforts to increase access to theatre education in schools nationwide. They join a previously-announced all-star roster that includes Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald, Amber Riley, and more. The event, which will feature both remarks and performances from the all-star line-up, will stream for free on Playbill January 28 at 8:30 PM ET. Iâm proud to support Theatre Alive! to help sustain theatre in school for students who need it most, says Fey. We canât let a pandemic take away these opportunities that will impact the rest of their lives.
Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald, and Amber Riley Provided-Joseph Marzullo/MediaPunch-Nick Agro
Theatre Alive! virtual gala, with additional performers to be announced in the coming days. The event, which will be emceed by Nia Vardalos and John Stamos, will stream free with registration on Playbill January 28 at 8:30 PM ET.
The benefit event supports ETF and their efforts to increase access to theatre education in underserved schools. The 2021 gala will specifically support two programs: the Thespian Relief Grants to Save School Theatre, which provided financial relief to theatre programs struggling with the effects of COVID-19; and Pathway, a new program addressing racial disparity in theatre.