Dedicated to bringing the magic of Broadway — its music, performers, and heart-soaring escape — to kids undergoing treatment in children’s hospitals nationwide.
What We Do
Broadway Hearts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing music, joy and moments of Broadway magic to hospitalized children bravely facing medical challenges. Through our unique in-person and virtual hospital outreach programs (where kids get to sing alongside Broadway stars!), as well as our Broadway Hearts Backstage initiative, providing unforgettable Broadway experiences for medically cleared children in treatment — our Broadway Hearts performers create welcoming spaces where kids and their families can recharge, connect and create joyful new memories.
Our Impact
“At our children's hospital, there’s a kind of magic that happens when Broadway Hearts visits. It’s not just the beauty of hearing Broadway actors caroling through our halls, but the way their music transforms the entire atmosphere. I saw it in the child who started joyfully kicking his leg in time with the music, unable to contain his excitement. I saw it in the smiles that appeared in doorways, even from kids who hadn’t smiled all day. And I’ll never forget the family who was having such a hard time—until the volunteers began singing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. The parents were moved to tears, and suddenly, the weight in the room felt just a little lighter. That’s the magic of Broadway Hearts: they don’t just bring music; they bring joy, connection, and hope to families who need it most.” Jennifer Weil - Child Life Patient Media Coordinator, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital
‘Broadway Hearts made magic happen for our 10 year old who is battling B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She was gifted a weekend full of joy and smiles thanks to the work of this incredible organization. Broadway Hearts and their amazing partners gave her a worry free adventure including a Broadway show and meeting cast members backstage. We are so lucky to be beneficiaries of the wonderful work Broadway Hearts does.’ The Long Family
“Among our favorite experiences were the in-room iPads, and most memorably, the Broadway Hearts program. I recall vividly the Monday when my daughter’s oxygen saturation was unstable and she was advised to remain in bed. … Broadway Hearts Bingo program was a much-needed bright spot that day. My daughter was thrilled when they sang her song request — ‘My Favorite Things’ from The Sound of Music. For a moment, we were able to sing, dance, and smile together, forgetting the medical challenge, even if just for a little while.’ - Maimonides Children’s Hospital
Our Vision
Broadway Hearts envisions a world where every child in treatment can experience the magic of Broadway — the shared elation as the orchestra begins to play, the lights dim, and the curtain rises. The joy of watching Broadway performers sing, dance, and share the art they've poured their hearts into. And the profound sense of belonging that comes when an audience comes together to experience a story as one.
Until then, we are continually broadening our reach, welcoming new children’s hospitals to our roster and discovering innovative, creative ways to share the healing power of music and the thrill of live performance with these courageous children who are unable to join us in the theater. Through collaborations with esteemed partners such as the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, New Jersey Devils, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, we are able to deepen our impact and bring joy to more young lives.
Our Volunteers
Broadway Hearts is driven by the passion and dedication of its incredible volunteers.
Our members include artists from acclaimed Broadway productions and companies such as The Phantom of the Opera, Elf on Broadway, The Notebook, Wicked, Hamilton, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Mean Girls, Back to the Future, Moulin Rouge, Carousel, The Notebook, MJ The Musical, West Side Story, Come From Away, Legally Blonde, Cinderella, The Lion King, Frozen, Sesame Street, American Ballet Theatre, Cats, Head Over Heels, On The Town, Some Like It Hot, Bat Out Of Hell, Into The Woods, Aladdin, Company, Fiddler on the Roof, An American in Paris, Sweeney Todd, The Book of Mormon, Cinderella, The Rockettes and Les Miserables.
And our performers have been nominated for numerous industry awards such as Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Olivier Awards and Golden Globes.
Our Values
Heart — is at the core of everything we do. Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our Foundation—their generosity of spirit and golden voices leave a lasting impact on children’s lives across the nation.
Enjoyment – Witnessing a child in treatment light up with joy, sing along to a favorite song, and smile is the greatest reward and one of reasons we look forward to every visit.
Awareness – As professional Broadway performers, we understand the profound ability of music to unite, uplift, and heal. We are deeply honored to share this gift with these truly inspirational children.
Reach – We are constantly seeking new ways to inspire and enrich the lives of the children we visit. Our goal is to expand our reach until Broadway Hearts is in every children’s hospital, worldwide.
Trust – The scientific evidence supporting music’s extraordinary power to heal is a key driving force behind this Foundation, guiding and inspiring everything we do.
We feel deeply fortunate to be welcomed into the lives of these incredibly inspiring children. Please help us continue our mission by making a donation.