RE·CLAIM (/rəˈklām/): Retrieve or recover (something previously lost) or stolen.

During the March On Washington, in front of millions of people, Dr. King shared his dream for the world. In the midst of social injustice, Dr. King had a DREAM of equality, a DREAM of acceptance, and a DREAM of love. Throughout the years, we have come face to face with many obstacles that want to take away this dream… but that’s where HOPE comes in.

Ranging from Gospel to Musical Theater, the Broadway Inspirational Voices will navigate this DREAM.  Inspiring ways to reclaim it and offering tools to help maintain it. This soul stirring hour will include uplifting music and powerful spoken-word. Join us and let us take you on the musical journey from pain, sorrow, and despair to HOPE, JOY, and RELIEF.

ARTISTS

Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) 

In 1994, more than 32,000 people died from AIDS or AIDS-related complications in the U.S. Many of those deaths came from within the Broadway community. As Broadway grappled with the loss of an entire generation of artists, Tony and Grammy-nominated Michael McElroy (founder of the Broadway Inspirational Voices) saw in the community a profound need for hope, unity, and inspiration. He envisioned an organization where professional artists would come together and volunteer their gift to provide comfort, joy, and the promise of a better day–and as a result, The Broadway Gospel Choir was born. This magical synergy of authentic Gospel soul and Broadway bravura was re-imagined as the Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) in 1999, and they have been the theatre community’s center of support and celebration ever since.  In 2019, The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry, and Broadway Inspirational Voices was a recipient. The Tony Honor was a resounding endorsement of BIV’s enduring work and impact and in celebration of 25 years of service. In 2020, McElroy hand-picked composer/singer Allen René Louis to become the new Artistic Director for BIV. BIV’s diverse membership has represented over 140 Broadway shows since its inception. For more information – and for ways to DONATE – go to www.BIVoices.org. You can also find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at handle @BIVoices.

DATE & TIME

Monday, January 20, 2025, 2:00 PM

The Riverside Church | Nave & Online
490 Riverside Drive
New York, NY