breathless on Broadway® is an intimate evening of music and conversations with some of Broadway’s biggest stars. Hosted by Broadway’s Zach Rand and his siblings Liv, Ava, and Elijah, this event honors their sister, Chloë, and all people who are touched by the rare deadly disease pulmonary hypertension. Experience live performances and hear stories of how this magical world weaves together friendships and everlasting relationships, virtually meet the stars and learn more about pulmonary hypertension.
This unforgettable and intimate evening usually takes place in historic Sardi’s Restaurant located in the heart of the theatre district on 44th Street in New York City.
Due to the Coronavirus, breathless on Broadway® magically transformed into VIRTUALLY BREATHLESS allowing for a global audience to attend and participate. In celebration of World PH Day, co-hosts Liv, Zach, Ava, and Elijah Rand, along with many Broadway friends, invite you to walk the "virtual" red carpet and forever become a part of the breathless on Broadway® world.
Zach and Liv Rand share how breathless came to life and the importance of the events to the Pulmonary Hypertension Community.
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Virtually Breathless, Thursday, May 5, 2022
Breathless on Broadway LIVE, Monday, October 10, 2022
A Message from Zach
“In 1994, Chloë was the first child to undergo major heart surgery using the only existing PH drug while in clinical trials. She was eighteen months old. Not long after, that drug became the first FDA-approved medication for pulmonary hypertension. A true warrior in the fight against PH, Chloë went on to live another twelve and a half years and helped change the course of pulmonary hypertension treatments. When Chloë died, our world fell apart. The Broadway community embraced my family and we found new hope, great friendships, and a place to begin healing,” Rand explains. “Today, there are sixteen approved PH medications for adults, allowing better quality of life for patients and this year, the first medication was approved for kids. Chloë started something my family and I are committed to advancing – we raise awareness, funds for research, and are dedicated to finding a cure.”
About Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH), is a rare, complex and chronic disease affecting the arteries of the lungs that can lead to right heart failure.
breathless on Broadway® at Sardi's
breathless off Broadway® brings this event on the road to enhance the messaging and expand the mission.
The Rand Family recognized the importance of sharing their journey with pulmonary hypertension spanning 25 years. breathless on Broadway® expanded in scope with performances at conferences and at industry partner investigator meetings nationwide.
"breathless off Broadway® allows our family to deliver a broader message about all diseases affecting the chest and the relationships between many of them." says Marie Mascia-Rand. "breathless off Broadway expands on our original intent and allows us to share critical information about many diseases. It is our honor to discuss the importance of clinical trials and the critical roles each person involved plays to change the course of treatments, to increase patient quality of life, to change the world and much more."
To book a breathless off Broadway® contact Marie or Zach
breathlessonBroadway@gmail.com
914-391-4145
About Zach
In 2006, after nearly fourteen years of living with pulmonary hypertension (PH), Chloë Rand passed away. Nine months later, Chloë’s brother Zach joined the cast of Broadway’s Les Miserables First Revival. He was nine years old. Zach has continued to work as a professional actor since. Now twenty-one, Zach has joined forces with his siblings: Liv, Ava and Elijah, the PH community and his friends from stage, television and film to bring together breathless on Broadway® : An Unforgettable Evening of Uniting Voices and Raising Awareness for Pulmonary Hypertension. Rand, whose credits include Broadway: Les Miserables (Gavroche); Broadway and First National Tour: Disney’s Mary Poppins (Michael Banks); Television: Do No Harm (Ray Jordan) and Nurse Jackie (Tommy Varelli); conceived the idea for a fundraiser and awareness raising event when he was a member of an executive board for Broadway Kids Care, a foundation dedicated to engaging young Broadway Stars in philanthropy – and he was just ten years old. When TV and radio host and best-selling author Jeffrey Hayzlett heard about the idea of the event he offered to join in on the fun helping breathless on Broadway® come to life.
Sponsorship & Donation Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Contact us at breathlessonbroadway@gmail.com today.
Click the DONATE button below, to contribute now! Donations of $35 or more will receive a special commemorative pin.
Testimonial
“The Rand Family’s benefit, Breathless on Broadway® brings warmth to your heart, music to your ears, and most of all, HOPE, to find a cure for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Honoring their sister who died from PAH, the Rand Family has found a creative way to raise awareness, raise funds for research, and showcase their dedication and advocacy for all PAH patients. Broadway really does care, and the Rand Family has found a way to inspire young Broadway talent to join in the cause by entertaining the audience with Broadway tunes, while continuing to raise awareness for PAH. In my advocacy role, it is a rare opportunity to find this passion and inspiration in a family who are motivated by the love of their sister, and inspired by the dread of this disease. Breathless on Broadway® is a gem, and my absolute favorite event! I hope to see the continued success of this event in the years to come.”
- Karen Ross, Director, Advocacy & Professional Relations at CiVi Biopharma, Inc.
Special thanks to:
Famous in NY | www.famousinny.com | Official Videographer
PCA Audio Design & Engineering | www.pcaaudio.net | Sound Design
BOOM, Laurie Sheppard | www.boomprny.com | PR | Publicity
Pushstory Co, Raymond Eugenio | www.pushstory.co | Photography
Stage Door Designs | www.stagedoordesigns.com | Web Design
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PRESS
breathless on Broadway® raises much needed global awareness for pulmonary hypertension using many platforms including live performances, radio, print, television, online and social media.
In honor of Chloë Rand, all proceeds from breathless on Broadway® are dedicated to research and programming in effort to find a cure for pulmonary hypertension.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Marie or Zach
breathlessonBroadway@gmail.com
914-391-4145
