The Ars Nova Forever Telethon streamed live December 4-5.
Access to replay this epic 24-hour fundraiser has now expired
— but it’s not too late to donate! We’re still RAISING FUNDS
TO SUPPORT OUR ARTISTIC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THIS UNCONVENTIONAL SEASON.

THE LINEUP

6PM EST / 3PM PST

• The Kickoff •

Hosted by Ashley Pérez Flanagan & Grace McLean

Ars Nova’s family of artists, past and present, come together to help us launch this 24-hour extravaganza.

FEATURING
César Alvarez, The Bengsons, Starr Busby, Laura Galindo,
Khiyon Hursey, Joe Iconis, Michael R. Jackson & James Monaco
with Kyra Sedgwick & Beau Willimon!

8PM EST / 5PM PST

• The Comet Comes Home •

Hosted by Rachel Chavkin & Dave Malloy

The cast and creative team of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 reunite
to tell their story from Ars Nova to Broadway through performances, conversations and tributes.

FEATURING
Brittain Ashford, Courtney Bassett, Gelsey Bell, Nick Belton, Denée Benton,
Brian Bogin, Josh Canfield, Kennedy Caughell, Manik Choksi, Claudia Chopek,
Blake DeLong, Erica Dorfler, Ashley Pérez Flanagan, Nick Gaswirth,
Alex Gibson, Amber Gray, Josh Groban, Billy Kiessling, Bradley King, Blaine Krauss,
Paloma Garcia Lee, Mimi Lien, Andrew Mayer, Grace McLean, Karyn Meek,
Mary Page Nance, Shoba Narayan, Kenny Nuñez, Pearl Rhein, Phil Romano,
Celia Mei Rubin, Phillipa Soo, Scott Stangland, Cathryn Wake, Charity Wicks,
Katrina Yaukey, Paloma Young & Lauren Zakrin
with Billy Eichner, Jennifer Kidwell, Scott R. Sheppard & Robin Lord Taylor!

10PM EST / 7PM PST

• Showgasm. •

Hosted by Matt Rogers & Shalewa Sharpe

An all-star lineup joins hosts Matt Rogers (co-host of Las Culturistas) and Shalewa Sharpe (HBO’s 2 Dope Queens)
for a special double-header edition of Ars Nova’s variety-show-meets-party.

FEATURING
Nick Chambers, Sarah Dooley, Kenice Mobley, Eliza Orlins,
Zilla Vodnas & Sydnee Washington
with John Early, Cole Escola, Bridget Everett & Murray Hill!

12AM EST / 9PM PST

• Isaac Oliver’s Lonely Quarantine •

Hosted by Isaac Oliver

Isaac Oliver, author of Intimacy Idiot, returns to Ars Nova for a late night romp
with special guests, games and brand-new stories.

FEATURING
Katja Blichfeld, Naomi Ekperigin, Ryan O’Connell & Ben Sinclair
with Betty Gilpin, Chris Lowell & Ashley Park!

2AM EST / 11PM PST

• The Witching Hour with The Neon Coven •

Hosted by THE NEON COVEN

Experience weird and witchy dance party vibes from wherever you are with The Neon Coven,
the performance collective behind the hit nightclub experience OSCAR AT THE CROWN.

FEATURING
Brandon Alberto, Fena Barbitall, Grace Calio, Tony Clements, Andrew Barret Cox,
Tony D’Alelio, Kerri George, Brendan Henderson, Kim Hudman, Hannah Jewel Kohn,
Sarah Lewandowski, Princess Lockerooo, Brandon Looney, Mark Mauriello,
Michelle Martinelli, Kelly McIntyre, Olivia Miller, Chris Murphy, Deon Shotwell,
Bessie D. Smith, Jada Temple, Tweet, Zofia Weretka, Karoline Xu
with Stephanie Hsu, Leigh Silverman & Jason “SweetTooth” Williams!

4AM EST / 1AM PST

• Cartoon Camp •

Hosted by Mahayla Laurence & Matt Gehring

Oh… you’re still up? Let’s get f#*$ing weird! Some of our favorite comedians provide live commentary
for a very different kind of Saturday morning cartoons.

FEATURING
Josh Nasser, Mike Poole & Caroline Reedy

6AM EST / 3AM PST

• Ars Nova Rewind: Vintage Videos •

We’re opening up the Ars Nova vault and converting those VHS tapes
to share some favorite moments from the past 18 years.

8AM EST / 5AM PST

• Morning Meditations: •
An In-Home Retreat

Hosted by Sakina Jaffrey

Inspired by our world premiere of Small Mouth Sounds, this in-home retreat starts your weekend off right
as we slow things down for some deep breathing, reflection and relaxation.

FEATURING
Jaclyn Backhaus, Catherine Brookman, Nikki Calonge,
Heather Christian & Erik Ehn
with Rachel Bonds, Babak Tafti & Bess Wohl!

10AM EST / 7AM PST

• “Boom Crunch” Zoom Brunch: •
A Celebration of Theatrical Choices

Hosted by Larry Owens & Natalie Walker

Culture aficionados Larry & Natalie host a midmorning cabaret
celebrating some of history’s most iconic performances on stage, screen and beyond.

FEATURING
Demi Adejuyigbe, Michael Breslin, Ayo Edebiri, Patrick Foley,
Meg Stalter, Patrick Vaill, Kuhoo Verma & Sydnee Washington
with Gavin Creel, Celia Keenan-Bolger & Alex Timbers!

12PM EST / 9AM PST

• So You Think You Can KPOP •

Hosted by Jason Tam

Party with cast members from the Ars Nova production of KPOP
as we celebrate the Broadway-bound, game-changing music theater phenomenon.

FEATURING
Julia Abueva, Cathy Ang, Teddy Bergman, Joomin Hwang,
Jinwoo Jung, Helen Park, Jennifer Weber & John Yi
with César Alvarez, Jason Kim & Ashley Park!

2PM EST / 11AM PST

• Thon-tha-thon-thon-thon •

Hosted by Freestyle Love Supreme

Hip-hop improv masters Freestyle Love Supreme are ready to share the junk in their trunk
during a celebration of their long road from Ars Nova to Broadway.

FEATURING
James Monroe Iglehart, Arthur Lewis, Kaila Mullady,
Chris “Shockwave” Sullivan & Anthony Veneziale
with Lila Neugebauer & Brooke Shields!

4PM EST / 1PM PST

• The Finale For The Future! •

Hosted by Lilli Cooper & Joél Pérez

Our family of artists comes together to bring it all home,
celebrating the daring work that will define Ars Nova’s future.

FEATURING
John Behlmann, Michael Breslin, Andrew R. Butler, Manik Choksi,
Bridget Everett, Patrick Foley, Deepali Gupta, Kyle Jarrow, Jo Lampert,
Sammy Miller & The Congregation, Onyie Nwachukwu, Rona Siddiqui,
Lauren Worsham & Zack Zadek
with Lea DeLaria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Stephen Karam!

PLUS SPECIAL APPEARANCES FROM

Frankie Alvarez, Hannah Bos, Salty Brine, Shayok Misha Chowdhury,
Karen Chee, Guadalís Del Carmen, Sonia Denis, Vinny DePonto, Dickie DiBella,
Tina Fey, Peter Friedman, Mitra Jouhari, Jenny Koons, Kameron Neal,
Emily Oliveira, Tessa Skara, Peter Smith, Tansy,
Stephanie Wright Thompson and more!

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The Ars Nova Forever Telethon streamed live December 4-5. Access to replay this epic 24-hour fundraiser has now expired — but it’s not too late to donate! We’re still RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR ARTISTIC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THIS UNCONVENTIONAL SEASON.

THE LINEUP

6PM EST / 3PM PST

• The Kickoff •

Hosted by Ashley Pérez Flanagan & Grace McLean

Ars Nova’s family of artists, past and present, come together to help us launch this 24-hour extravaganza.

FEATURING César Alvarez, The Bengsons, Starr Busby, Laura Galindo, Khiyon Hursey, Joe Iconis, Michael R. Jackson & James Monaco with Kyra Sedgwick & Beau Willimon!

8PM EST / 5PM PST

• The Comet Comes Home •

Hosted by Rachel Chavkin & Dave Malloy

The cast and creative team of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 reunite to tell their story from Ars Nova to Broadway through performances, conversations and tributes.

10PM EST / 7PM PST

• Showgasm. •

Hosted by Matt Rogers & Shalewa Sharpe

An all-star lineup joins hosts Matt Rogers (co-host of Las Culturistas) and Shalewa Sharpe (HBO’s 2 Dope Queens) for a special double-header edition of Ars Nova’s variety-show-meets-party.

FEATURING Nick Chambers, Sarah Dooley, Kenice Mobley, Eliza Orlins, Zilla Vodnas & Sydnee Washington with John Early, Cole Escola, Bridget Everett & Murray Hill!

12AM EST / 9PM PST

• Isaac Oliver’s Lonely Quarantine •

Hosted by Isaac Oliver

Isaac Oliver, author of Intimacy Idiot, returns to Ars Nova for a late night romp with special guests, games and brand-new stories.

FEATURING Katja Blichfeld, Naomi Ekperigin, Ryan O’Connell & Ben Sinclair with Betty Gilpin, Chris Lowell & Ashley Park!

2AM EST / 11PM PST

• The Witching Hour with The Neon Coven •

Hosted by THE NEON COVEN

Experience weird and witchy dance party vibes from wherever you are with The Neon Coven, the performance collective behind the hit nightclub experience OSCAR AT THE CROWN.

4AM EST / 1AM PST

• Cartoon Camp •

Hosted by Mahayla Laurence & Matt Gehring

Oh… you’re still up? Let’s get f#*$ing weird! Some of our favorite comedians provide live commentary for a very different kind of Saturday morning cartoons.

FEATURING Josh Nasser, Mike Poole & Caroline Reedy

6AM EST / 3AM PST

• Ars Nova Rewind: Vintage Videos •

We’re opening up the Ars Nova vault and converting those VHS tapes to share some favorite moments from the past 18 years.

8AM EST / 5AM PST

• Morning Meditations: • An In-Home Retreat

Hosted by Sakina Jaffrey

Inspired by our world premiere of Small Mouth Sounds, this in-home retreat starts your weekend off right as we slow things down for some deep breathing, reflection and relaxation.

FEATURING Jaclyn Backhaus, Catherine Brookman, Nikki Calonge, Heather Christian & Erik Ehn with Rachel Bonds, Babak Tafti & Bess Wohl!

10AM EST / 7AM PST

• “Boom Crunch” Zoom Brunch: • A Celebration of Theatrical Choices

Hosted by Larry Owens & Natalie Walker

Culture aficionados Larry & Natalie host a midmorning cabaret celebrating some of history’s most iconic performances on stage, screen and beyond.

FEATURING Demi Adejuyigbe, Michael Breslin, Ayo Edebiri, Patrick Foley, Meg Stalter, Patrick Vaill, Kuhoo Verma & Sydnee Washington with Gavin Creel, Celia Keenan-Bolger & Alex Timbers!

12PM EST / 9AM PST

• So You Think You Can KPOP •

Hosted by Jason Tam

Party with cast members from the Ars Nova production of KPOP as we celebrate the Broadway-bound, game-changing music theater phenomenon.

FEATURING Julia Abueva, Cathy Ang, Teddy Bergman, Joomin Hwang, Jinwoo Jung, Helen Park, Jennifer Weber & John Yi with César Alvarez, Jason Kim & Ashley Park!

2PM EST / 11AM PST

• Thon-tha-thon-thon-thon •

Hosted by Freestyle Love Supreme

Hip-hop improv masters Freestyle Love Supreme are ready to share the junk in their trunk during a celebration of their long road from Ars Nova to Broadway.

FEATURING James Monroe Iglehart, Arthur Lewis, Kaila Mullady, Chris “Shockwave” Sullivan & Anthony Veneziale with Lila Neugebauer & Brooke Shields!

4PM EST / 1PM PST

• The Finale For The Future! •

Hosted by Lilli Cooper & Joél Pérez

Our family of artists comes together to bring it all home, celebrating the daring work that will define Ars Nova’s future.

FEATURING John Behlmann, Michael Breslin, Andrew R. Butler, Manik Choksi, Bridget Everett, Patrick Foley, Deepali Gupta, Kyle Jarrow, Jo Lampert, Sammy Miller & The Congregation, Onyie Nwachukwu, Rona Siddiqui, Lauren Worsham & Zack Zadek with Lea DeLaria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Stephen Karam!

PLUS SPECIAL APPEARANCES FROM

Frankie Alvarez, Hannah Bos, Salty Brine, Shayok Misha Chowdhury, Karen Chee, Guadalís Del Carmen, Sonia Denis, Vinny DePonto, Dickie DiBella, Tina Fey, Peter Friedman, Mitra Jouhari, Jenny Koons, Kameron Neal, Emily Oliveira, Tessa Skara, Peter Smith, Tansy, Stephanie Wright Thompson and more!

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Nancy & Jeff Bergman • Nicole Brodeur & Alex Payne Dana Kirchman & Mark Wiedman Alisa & Scott Lessing • Jenny & Jon Steingart

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The Ars Nova Forever Telethon streamed live December 4-5.
Access to replay this epic 24-hour fundraiser has now expired
— but it’s not too late to donate! We’re still RAISING FUNDS
TO SUPPORT OUR ARTISTIC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THIS UNCONVENTIONAL SEASON.

FEATURING
César Alvarez, The Bengsons, Starr Busby, Laura Galindo,
Khiyon Hursey, Joe Iconis, Michael R. Jackson & James Monaco
with Kyra Sedgwick & Beau Willimon!

The cast and creative team of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 reunite
to tell their story from Ars Nova to Broadway through performances, conversations and tributes.

An all-star lineup joins hosts Matt Rogers (co-host of Las Culturistas) and Shalewa Sharpe (HBO’s 2 Dope Queens)
for a special double-header edition of Ars Nova’s variety-show-meets-party.

FEATURING
Nick Chambers, Sarah Dooley, Kenice Mobley, Eliza Orlins,
Zilla Vodnas & Sydnee Washington
with John Early, Cole Escola, Bridget Everett & Murray Hill!

Isaac Oliver, author of Intimacy Idiot, returns to Ars Nova for a late night romp
with special guests, games and brand-new stories.

FEATURING
Katja Blichfeld, Naomi Ekperigin, Ryan O’Connell & Ben Sinclair
with Betty Gilpin, Chris Lowell & Ashley Park!

Experience weird and witchy dance party vibes from wherever you are with The Neon Coven,
the performance collective behind the hit nightclub experience OSCAR AT THE CROWN.

Oh… you’re still up? Let’s get f#*$ing weird! Some of our favorite comedians provide live commentary
for a very different kind of Saturday morning cartoons.

FEATURING
Josh Nasser, Mike Poole & Caroline Reedy

We’re opening up the Ars Nova vault and converting those VHS tapes
to share some favorite moments from the past 18 years.

• Morning Meditations: •
An In-Home Retreat

Inspired by our world premiere of Small Mouth Sounds, this in-home retreat starts your weekend off right
as we slow things down for some deep breathing, reflection and relaxation.

FEATURING
Jaclyn Backhaus, Catherine Brookman, Nikki Calonge,
Heather Christian & Erik Ehn
with Rachel Bonds, Babak Tafti & Bess Wohl!

• “Boom Crunch” Zoom Brunch: •
A Celebration of Theatrical Choices

Culture aficionados Larry & Natalie host a midmorning cabaret
celebrating some of history’s most iconic performances on stage, screen and beyond.

FEATURING
Demi Adejuyigbe, Michael Breslin, Ayo Edebiri, Patrick Foley,
Meg Stalter, Patrick Vaill, Kuhoo Verma & Sydnee Washington
with Gavin Creel, Celia Keenan-Bolger & Alex Timbers!

Party with cast members from the Ars Nova production of KPOP
as we celebrate the Broadway-bound, game-changing music theater phenomenon.

FEATURING
Julia Abueva, Cathy Ang, Teddy Bergman, Joomin Hwang,
Jinwoo Jung, Helen Park, Jennifer Weber & John Yi
with César Alvarez, Jason Kim & Ashley Park!

Hip-hop improv masters Freestyle Love Supreme are ready to share the junk in their trunk
during a celebration of their long road from Ars Nova to Broadway.

FEATURING
James Monroe Iglehart, Arthur Lewis, Kaila Mullady,
Chris “Shockwave” Sullivan & Anthony Veneziale
with Lila Neugebauer & Brooke Shields!

Our family of artists comes together to bring it all home,
celebrating the daring work that will define Ars Nova’s future.

FEATURING
John Behlmann, Michael Breslin, Andrew R. Butler, Manik Choksi,
Bridget Everett, Patrick Foley, Deepali Gupta, Kyle Jarrow, Jo Lampert,
Sammy Miller & The Congregation, Onyie Nwachukwu, Rona Siddiqui,
Lauren Worsham & Zack Zadek
with Lea DeLaria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Stephen Karam!

Frankie Alvarez, Hannah Bos, Salty Brine, Shayok Misha Chowdhury,
Karen Chee, Guadalís Del Carmen, Sonia Denis, Vinny DePonto, Dickie DiBella,
Tina Fey, Peter Friedman, Mitra Jouhari, Jenny Koons, Kameron Neal,
Emily Oliveira, Tessa Skara, Peter Smith, Tansy,
Stephanie Wright Thompson and more!

Nancy & Jeff Bergman • Nicole Brodeur & Alex Payne
Dana Kirchman & Mark Wiedman
Alisa & Scott Lessing • Jenny & Jon Steingart