{
  "id": 8108219,
  "title": "Broadway’s Best Friend: Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss & Ariana DeBose to Perform at 2nd Annual Fetch Pet Gala in N.Y.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/broadways-best-friend-bernadette-peters-darren-criss-ariana-debose-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T21:24:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/fetch-pet-gala-bernadette-peters-darren-criss-ariana-debose-1236342847/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Broadway stars Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss, and Ariana DeBose will take center stage at the second annual Fetch Pet Gala, organized by Fetch Pet Insurance, on October 19th in New York City. This year's event will support four key causes: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Barks, Wags & Walks, and North Shore Animal League America. The gala kicks off on The Green Carpet, showcasing shelter dogs from North Shore Animal League America ready for adoption. Guests will then dine in the historic Café Carlyle and enjoy performances by the headline artists. The festivities conclude with a surprise after-party performance. Last year's surprise act was John Legend. Billboard Power Pets recognized Tinashe, Ariana Grande, and more for their A-list animal fame. Tinashe emphasized her rule before accepting any opening act role. The gala sold out quickly, following a successful inaugural event last year featuring Peters, Sutton Foster, and Leslie Odom Jr. Peters, a three-time Tony winner, Criss, a Tony and Emmy winner, and DeBose, an Oscar and Tony nominee, have all contributed to Broadway's success. She has hosted the Tony Awards twice, and Criss co-hosted The Tony Awards: Act One in 2025. Fetch Pet Insurance, the event's organizer, has raised over $14.6 million for animal-related charities. Executive Director Danny Whitman of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS emphasized the importance of pets during difficult times, highlighting the comfort they provide.",
  "summary": "The Oct. 19 event, which will benefit four charities, sold out months ago.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}