These writers, producers and insanely talented theater artists created Stars in the House which began on March 16, 2020, at the start of the pandemic. Hosted in Rudetsky and Wesley’s home, Stars in the House has not only raised over $1.1 million dollars for the Actors Fund’s COVID Relief program, it has also garnered hundreds of thousands for other nonprofits, including the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund and the Waterkeeper Alliance. These titans for change are at it again. Rudetsky and Wesley have put together an epic fundraiser to help humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine through The International Rescue Committee. On March 26, the 10-hour telethon, Stars in the House for Ukraine, will be bursting with live entertainment, interviews, stars and more, including Steve Martin, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Audra McDonald, Cynthia Nixon, Josh Groban, Rosie Perez, Billy Porter, Annette Bening, Betty Buckley, Laurie Metcalf, Tituss Burgess, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth and many others. Rudetsky and Wesley tell Parade.com more about what to expect for Stars in the House for Ukraine.
What is Stars in the House for Ukraine?
Stars in the House for Ukraine is a 10-hour star-studded telethon hosted by SiriusXM’s Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley. The show is jam-packed with live entertainment along with live interviews with people still living in Ukraine while the devastating war is happening.
What can people expect to see during Stars in the House for Ukraine?
In honor of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s comedy past, there is a reunion with Second City TV legends Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy and Andrea Martin. They are joined by Steve Martin who stars with Short in Only Murders in the Building. Also on hand will be many cast members from the hit show The Gilded Age including Kelli O’Hara and Audra McDonald, who are both singing live. They are joined by other Gilded Age stars Cynthia Nixon, Donna Murphy, Katie Finneran, Douglas Sills, Michael Cerveris and Debra Monk. And there’s lots more! “Josh Groban is going to open the show, live from our apartment!,” shares Wesley. “We are literally going to be doing all of the live portions from our small one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan. We still need to tell our neighbors.” Everyone will be COVID-tested when they arrive and a sound mixer will be on hand to help. Plus, Rudetsky and Wesley’s daughter, Juli, will do hair and make-up.
Who is hosting Stars in the House for Ukraine?
SiriusXM’s Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley with host the 10-hour telethon, Stars in the House for Ukraine.
When is Stars in the House for Ukraine?
Stars in the House Ukraine is on Saturday, March 26 from noon ET to 10 p.m. ET.
How to watch Stars In the House for Ukraine?
People can watch and donate at StarsInTheHouse.com. Or if they are in their car, they can listen to Stars 109 on SiriusXM from noon ET to 10 p.m. ET.
Who does Stars in the House For Ukraine benefit and how does it help the people of Ukraine?
All monies donated will go to The International Rescue Committee, which is doing so much for refugees from Ukraine, as well as citizens still in the country. Visit rescue.org for more information.
How can you donate to help Ukraine?
To donate please visit, https://help.rescue.org/donate/ukraine-web
What inspired Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley to create Stars in the House for Ukraine?
Jenn Gambatese who stars in Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway texted Rudetsky and Wesley asking if they needed help putting together something to help unitarian efforts for the people of Ukraine. “We had been thinking about it, but she helped push us to pick a date and start asking our friends. It feels like the world has come together to help Ukraine and that has inspired us tremendously,” shares Wesley. “President Zelensky is asking everyone in the world to help and we wanted to do our part.” In fact, they reached out to one of President Zelensky’s co-stars from the show Servant of the People who lives in Odessa, Ukraine. “And he wants to talk with us!” adds Wesley. Next, What Does the Letter ‘Z’ Mean and Why Is It Everywhere In Russia
