Event Details
On Monday, November 9, 2026, the NYCLU and ACLU return to NYU Skirball for the 24th annual Sing Out for Freedom: The Sound of New York—an unforgettable night of music, celebration, and purpose, kicking off the New York Civil Liberties Union’s 75th anniversary year.
For 75 years, the NYCLU has been at the heart of the fight for freedom and equality in New York. This special evening will celebrate that extraordinary legacy while turning the spotlight toward the future—and the artists, advocates, and changemakers who continue to shape the sound, spirit, and soul of New York.
An exciting lineup of special guests and performances from across music, theater, entertainment, and activism include Bernie Wagenblast (legendary voice of the New York City subway system), Tony Award winner Shaina Taub (Suffs, Ragtime), Sydney James Harcourt (Hamilton, Cats: The Jellicle Ball), Zachary Noah Piser (Maybe Happy Ending, Redwood), Victoria Shaw (Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee), Gianmarco Soresi (stand-up comedian and social media sensation), Jenn Colella (Come from Away, Suffs) Alex Joseph Grayson (The Outsiders, Parade), and Liana Stampur (Sing Out for Freedom founder).
Join us for a uniquely New York night as some of the city’s most compelling voices come together to Sing Out for Freedom—celebrating how creativity, courage, and community can move us forward, while helping ensure the NYCLU has the resources to keep fighting for the rights and freedoms of all New Yorkers.