Off-Broadway producer Tom D'Angora told us all about a benefit concert and fundraising efforts he's a part of to help save the Birdland, one of New York CIty's most iconic jazz clubs. The legendary venue, which was founded in 1949, is in danger of closing for good.

www.AddyAndUno.com Pat Battle interviews producers Tom D'Angora and Anastasia Somoza on NBC's Sunday in New York. Addy & Uno is the first family musical about disability, friendship, and kindness. As Uno, a child with autism, faces the challenge of competing in his school's math competition, his friends with varying disabilities - ADHD, visual, hearing and physical impairment - rally in support. Through puppets and soaring music, Addy & Uno is a heartfelt and hilarious journey celebrating hope, big dreams and the beauty of differences.

Sharing Broadway.com's video of the new Off-Broadway production of Naked Boys Singing! The cast includes David San Angelo, Jon-Paul Mateo, Ryan Obermeier, Ricky Schroeder, Seph Stanek, and Christopher Trepinski. Produced by Michael and Tom D'Angora, with choreography by Alex Ringler and musical direction by Alex LeFevre. The new production takes place in New York City's Kirk Theatre, located at Theatre Row. (I do not own this material! It is shared from Broadway.com - they are awesome!!!)

It’s believed that by the time this pandemic is over, four out of five restaurants in Manhattan may have to close permanently. Hundreds of Broadway performers aren’t going to let that happen to one of their favorite theatre district restaurants that’s been a mainstay.

NYC VIBE was just told the fundraising concert to save the iconic New York jazz club Birdland raised more than $450,000 which assures the club will stay open awaiting word when it can resume performances following NYC COVID rules. The fundraising efforts were highlighted by a free streaming concert that first aired on January 24 and is available on replay. The lineup for the event included former President Bill Clinton, legendary music executive Clive Davis, Elvis Costello, Jeff Daniels and Leslie Odom Jr and more. The jazz club, named after Charlie “Yardbird” Parker, originally opened its doors in 1949 but has struggled under the city’s lockdowns due to COVID-19. After indoor dining was shut down, the club attempted to launch a concert series, Radio Free Birdland, that would stream live from the venue’s stage, but plans were cut short when stricter lockdown mandates were put in place. Tom D’Angora and his husband, Michael, as well as Tim Guinee, began raising much-needed funds with a GoFundMe that collected more than $200,000 within a week. The concert marked the final push for the producers’ attempts to save the club. Others who took part in the concert included Matthew Broderick, Ken Burns, Peter Cincotti, Giancarlo Esposito, Diana Krall, Melissa Leo, Norm Lewis, Manhattan Transfer, Wynton Marsalis, Bebe Neuwirth, Mandy Patinkin, John Pizzarelli, Martha Plimpton, Chita Rivera, Randy Rainbow, Mercedes Ruehl, Catherine Russell, Billy Stritch and Veronica Swift. The “Save Birdland: A Celebration of Music, History and Community” helped bring awareness to the GoFundMe set up to help the club pay off debts incurred over the span of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Producer Tom D'Angora accepting award for Best New Musical at The 2011 Off Broadway Alliance Awards at ceremonies held at Sardi's in New York City.

Tweeted about by Hillary Clinton and one of the top-rated shows in New York, ADDY & UNO is the feel-good musical about Uno, a puppet with autism, who finds out he's been entered in his school's math competition. He wonders if he can be brave and bold enough to compete. With the help of his best friends and the audience, Uno embarks on a journey filled with humor, soaring music, courage and heart. ADDY & UNO is the first family musical to address disability, and teaches people of all ages the value of being different and kind. https://www.addyanduno.com/ Running every Saturday at noon at Theatre Row. Help Addy & Uno cut ticket prices in half so everyone, no matter what, can see this very important show. https://www.gofundme.com/1st-family-musical-about-disability Panelists/Performers: Caitlin Donohue, Brent Michael Jones, Vanessa Pereda-Felix, Kate Ryan, Amanda Lopez, Stephen Velasquez, Michael D'Angora, Anastasia Somoza, Tom D'Angora

Producers Tom D'Angora and Anastasia Somoza talk about Off-Broadway's first family musical about disability, friendship, and kindness. Uno, a math genius with autism, is struggling to find the courage to enter his schools math completion. With the help of his friends, with various disabilities of their own, they help him find the strength to compete and win! www.AddyAndUno.com