BROADWAY GOES POLITICAL

A starry virtual event blends music,
activism, and marquee names

If you’re going to tune into a political fundraiser, it might as well come with a Broadway-caliber lineup.

On Thursday, May 7, Lin-Manuel Miranda hosts a one-night-only virtual event supporting Senator Jon Ossoff’s re-election campaign—bringing together an eclectic mix of performers and public figures for an evening that promises to be as entertaining as it is purposeful.

The roster alone is enough to raise eyebrows: Sara Bareilles, Betty Buckley, Rosanne Cash, and Alan Menken are slated to perform, with appearances by Congresswoman Sarah McBride and actor Jason Alexander. It’s the kind of cross-generational, cross-genre gathering that suggests the evening will be less about speeches and more about connection—through music, storytelling, and the occasional well-placed political nudge.

Produced by theater heavyweights James Lapine, Victor Sloan, and Brian Kathenes, the event leans on the familiar synergy between Broadway and activism, where artists step outside the proscenium to engage directly with the issues of the moment. Miranda, whose own work has long intersected with questions of identity, history, and civic life, is a natural ringmaster for such an evening.

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia at a rally at The Eastern in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, March 23, 2025. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

For those less familiar with the political side of the evening, Jon Ossoff is the junior U.S. Senator from Georgia, first elected in 2021 after a closely watched runoff that helped determine control of the Senate. His upcoming re-election campaign is expected to be another high-profile contest, drawing national attention and support from across the political spectrum. Events like this one—blending entertainment with outreach—have become a common way for candidates to connect with broader audiences beyond traditional campaign stops.

Details beyond the lineup remain intentionally spare—this is, after all, a fundraiser—but that may be part of the appeal. In a crowded digital landscape, a live, one-night-only gathering with this kind of talent offers the promise of something immediate, unscripted, and perhaps even a little unpredictable.

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A Virtual Fundraising Event in Support of SENATOR JON OSSOFF
hosted by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM EDT
suggested contributions $25–$1,000 (but anything helps!)
RSVP at Elect Jon — Zoom Link upon RSVP

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