The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees voted unanimously October 8, 2026, to welcome three industry luminaries to the board, each bringing a unique perspective and shared commitment to the advancement of Broadway Cares’ lifesaving mission.

Joining the board are two-time Tony Award-nominated actor Jeremy Jordan, IATSE Local One Recording-Corresponding Secretary Kurt Musser and two-time Tony-winning actor Kara Young.

 “It’s an honor to be joined by these dynamic industry leaders,” said Robert E. Wankel, president of the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees and chairman and CEO of The Shubert Organization. “It is through our board members’ shared expertise and dedication to this community that we are able to ensure life-affirming care is available to our community and expand the help provided to millions more through our grantmaking efforts across the country.”

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Executive Director Danny Whitman said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Jeremy, Kurt and Kara to our board. They are each outstanding champions of our efforts and care deeply about this work. Thanks to the compassion and contributions of our trustees, we’re able to ensure that artists between jobs can afford doctor appointments, families have access to nutritious meals and people nationwide can receive vital healthcare and medication. We’re grateful to have these three distinguished voices to help Broadway Cares reach as many as possible.”

Stepping off the board after years of distinguished service and an extraordinary commitment to Broadway Cares are David Binder, Mandy Gonzalez and Richard Jay-Alexander.

About the newest trustees:

Jeremy Jordan, one of Broadway’s most beloved leading men today, is currently starring as Bobby Darin in Just In Time. He is a two-time Tony nominee for the roles of Jack Kelly in Newsies and Floyd Collins in Floyd Collins. Jordan also starred in Broadway’s American Son, Bonnie & Clyde and The Great Gatsby, Off-Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors, Rock of Ages and West Side Story. His onscreen credits include television series Smash and Supergirl, and films The Last Five Years and Newsies: The Broadway Musical. 

Kurt Musser is the recording-corresponding secretary for IATSE Local One with more than two decades of entertainment industry experience including Broadway, Lincoln Center, major live music productions and industrial events. With Local One he serves as trustee of the Pension, Welfare, Annuity and Training funds; co-chairs the Budget and Benefits Committee; contributes to the Local One PAC Committee; and represents Local One as a delegate to the New York City Central Labor Council.

Kara Young is one of the theater industry’s most celebrated voices and artists. She is known for her Tony-winning roles in Purlie Victorious and Purpose, as well as her Tony nominated turns in Clyde’s and Cost of Living. Young was recently seen onstage in the Broadway revival of Proof and will star alongside Ruben Santiago-Hudson in the new play Mix and Master beginning in January. With her 2025 win for Purpose, Young made history as the first Black actress to win back-to-back Tony Awards.

See the full list of trustees.