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Anaïs Mitchell, Mandy Gonzalez, and More Sign Up for Women's Day on Broadway

The second annual event will be held at the St. James Theatre, home of Disney’s ”Frozen”, on March 12.

Hadestown composer Anaïs Mitchell, Hamilton stars Mandy Gonzales, and Tony-nominated director Leigh Silverman will participate in panel discussions for Women's Day on Broadway.
Hadestown composer Anaïs Mitchell, Hamilton star Mandy Gonzales, and Tony-nominated director Leigh Silverman will participate in panel discussions for Women's Day on Broadway.
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Disney on Broadway has announced the lineup set for the second annual Women's Day on Broadway, to be held on March 12 at the St. James Theatre (home of Disney's Frozen). A celebration of International Women's Day, the event aims to engage attendees of all genders and backgrounds in a day of open and honest dialogue about gender equality in the theater industry and beyond. This year's theme, Inspiring Changemakers, focuses the event on people and organizations driving progress within the theater and entertainment industry, highlighting ways each attendee can become an agent of change.

This year's featured participants will include Leslie Barrett, Adrienne Campbell-Holt, Kristin Caskey, Rosdely Ciprian, Graciela Daniele, Lear deBessonet, Jill Furman, Mandy Gonzalez, Maria Manuela Goyanes, Susan Haskins, Christine Jones, Julia Jordan, Young Jean Lee, Anaïs Mitchell, Dominique Morisseau, Dessie Moynihan, Eva Price, Anne Quart, Theresa Rebeck, Ryann Redmond, Lauren Reid, Tara Rubin, Heidi Schreck, Leigh Silverman, Michele Steckler, Paula Wagner, Thursday Williams, and Syndee Winters.

The event will also highlight some of the organizations that are leading the way for gender equality in the arts. Participating organizations include the Actors Fund, BOLD, Girl Be Heard, the League of Professional Theatre Women, Maestra, Open Stages, PAAL, She NYC Arts, the Kilroys, and WP Theater.

Click here for the complete schedule and list of panel conversations.