Stars in the House

On March 12, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio enacted new restrictions to try to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, which at the time had already infected nearly 100 people. One of the restrictions was banning most gatherings of more than 500 people, which included all Broadway theaters. Quickly after, states like California and Illinois enacted similar guidelines. With thousands of actors instantly out of work and stuck at home, Rudetsky and Wesley came up with the idea as a way to both raise spirits and help those suffering. The first show aired on Monday, March 16, with Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara. == Episodes ==

A complete list of archived episodes is available on The Actor's Fund's YouTube channel. == Segments ==

"Plays in the House" Plays in the House are special episodes of Stars in the House, one-night only live readings of plays featuring the original performers. Plays in the House streams every Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm EST, Broadway's standard matinee time. Television cast reunions Film cast reunions Musical cast reunions Broadway Memorabilia Auction In addition to direct donations made to The Actor's Fund, viewers can also contribute by bidding on memorabilia donated directly from the stars themselves. Items have included Tina Fey's old headshot, Betty Buckley's original wig from Cats, and a gown worn by Kristin Chenoweth. == External links ==