Art of Aging Benefit Announced

April 7, 2021

Broadway Under The Stars Drive-In Planned for Heinz Field Parking Lot

The Jewish Association on Aging (JAA) takes health precautions to heart when it hosts its annual Art of Aging benefit, a drive-in where guests enjoy a live performance on a big screen from the comfort of their own vehicles.

Scheduled for Thursday, June 24 at Heinz Field’s Gold Parking Lot 1, the event space opens at 6 PM with strolling entertainment throughout the parking lot prior to the start of the program at approximately 7 PM.  

Broadway star of  Hamilton, In the Heights, and Wicked, Mandy Gonzalez  performs a live, virtual concert from her own home, featuring upbeat Broadway and pop standards, past and present. Ms. Gonzalez invites everyone to join her via this promotional video. https://youtu.be/xiMiWKdmmdA

Safely distanced parking and bring-your-own lawn chairs are encouraged. Drive-in style food and soft drinks are provided to all guests. In the spirit of a Heinz Field tailgate party and per Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board regulations, BYOB for guests 21 and older.

Sponsorships and ticket packages with added benefits are on sale now. Highmark has joined at the Preeminent Sponsor level. 

Single tickets, including those specially priced for students, go on sale May 13. 

Besides the drive-in, a view-at home option is also available. 

For more information, call 412-586-2690 or go online to bit.ly/AOASponsors21

About Mandy Gonzalez: Starred in Hamilton on Broadway, in Madam Secretary on TV, and originated the role of Nina in the Tony Award­­–winning show, In the Heights. Recording artist whose debut album, Fearless, reached #13 on the iTunes pop charts. Author of the recently published middle-grade novel also called Fearless, and published in the Harvard Business Review regarding overcoming one’s fear of public speaking. Founder of #FearlessSquad—a social media movement for inclusiveness and belonging. 

About Art of Aging: JAA’s annual fundraiser supports ongoing care and services for seniors within southwestern Pennsylvania. Residential living, memory care, rehabilitation, home health care, hospice & palliative care, home-delivered meals are among the array of services that benefit from funds raised.