Stars in the House, the twice-daily live streamed concert series created by Playbill correspondent and SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and producer James Wesley, reunites cast members from the 2008 Tony-nominated musical Cry-Baby—including James Snyder (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill), Christopher J. Hanke (In My Life), Alli Mauzey (Wicked), Harriet Harris (Thoroughly Modern Millie), and Chester Gregory II (Motown The Musical)—May 22 at 2 PM. Watch above.
Since March 16, Stars in the House has promoted support for The Actors Fund and its services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Wesley and Rudetsky are recipients of honorary Drama Desk Awards this year, recognizing their efforts to aid the theatre community.
New shows air daily at 2 PM and 8 PM ET, featuring performances by stars of stage and screen, in conversation and song with Rudetsky and Wesley. Streaming direction is by Peter Flynn. Click here to watch previous episodes.
The men of ABC's Desperate Housewives, including Ricardo Antonio Chavira, James Denton, Mark Moses, Kevin Rahm, and Doug Savant, will be featured on the May 22 evening stream.
As the situation surrounding the coronavirus outbreak continues to evolve, The Actors Fund will provide services online and via phone. These services include Artists Health Insurance Resource Center, The Career Center, Housing Resources, Addiction & Recovery, HIV/AIDS and Senior Services, Counseling and Emergency Financial Assistance, as well as The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
To make a tax-deductible donation to The Actors Fund visit ActorsFund.org/Donate. Since its launch, Stars in the House has raised over $200,000 to benefit The Actors Fund.
