A BENEFIT FOR HIS SOLUTIONS-BASED NONPROFIT MAGAZINE, “REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL!” 

New York, NY—After a very successful premiere, “Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things” is back at The Town Hall on May 29. A benefit in support of “Reasons to be Cheerful,” his nonprofit news magazine, David Byrne hosts “Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things,” a one-night-only raucous and inspiring variety show. This unforgettable night will feature internationally renowned performance, musical and comedy acts, on-stage revelry and joyous communal experiences. Proceeds support “Reasons to be Cheerful,” a project of Byrne’s nonprofit “Arbutus.” Tickets are on sale now HERE. 

“Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things” will be emceed by David Byrne and feature an eclectic lineup with performances from comedian and actor Ramy Youssef, multi-hyphenate musician Reggie Watts, gospel soul group Annie and The Caldwells, multidisciplinary theater artist and magician Steve Cuiffo, NYC-based artist, dancer, burlesque artist, stage director, and actress Julie Atlas Muz, and Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band, Jenny Koons (Oedipus Deaf West, Blue Man Group National Tour) is directing, Jes Mack (A Broken Umbrella Theatre) is producing and Emily Simoness (Founding Executive Director SPACE on Ryder Farm) is executive producing.

Byrne says, “Reasons to be Cheerful is all about finding signs of hope, even when it feels like it’s in short supply. That’s what this show is all about: a joyful communal experience to buoy us in a tumultuous time.” 

About “Reasons to be Cheerful“

Launched in 2019, “Reasons to be Cheerful” is an online magazine that inspires curiosity about how the world can be better and asks how we can be part of that change. RTBC is the flagship project of Byrne’s nonprofit “Arbutus,” and publishes award-winning journalism about solutions and progress for an annual audience of over one million readers. Its weekly newsletter has 130,000 subscribers, and it has hosted sold-out live events from Portland, Oregon, to Waterville, Maine. 

“Reasons to be Cheerful” is a reader-supported publication. Memberships are pay-what-you-wish, and come with perks like special newsletters, giveaways and event invitations. Become a RTBC member today. 

About “Arbutus“

Founded in 2018 by David Byrne, “Arbutus’” mission is to celebrate, represent and amplify ideas found in surprising places, ensuring that our picture of the world contains the joy that it should and is accessible to everyone. The organization provides a sustainable way to gestate, incubate, and present joyous and imaginative projects from a range of artists and thinkers. A common thread among “Arbutus’” current projects – “Theater of the Mind” and “Reasons to be Cheerful” – and those “Arbutus” has in development is that they have been dreamt up and are being created without adherence to a defined path or genre. Much like David Byrne’s past projects “Contemporary Color,” “Playing the Building,” and a series of bike racks created throughout NYC, “Arbutus’” projects are unusual and expansive regarding how they come to be, the community of people involved in making them, and for whom they aim to serve.