Award-Winning Actor, Singer, & Broadway Star Living with ALS. Motivational Speaker on Hope, Resilience and Purpose
Renowned actor and Broadway luminary Aaron Lazar recently revealed his battle with ALS through his speaking platform, Impossible Dream. Drawing inspiration from the iconic song he performs in his talks, Aaron’s platform delivers powerful messages of hope, courage, positivity, love, and living in the moment. With a commanding yet graceful stage presence, Aaron effortlessly conveys his important message to audiences of all sizes. His versatility and vulnerability shine through in the Impossible Dream, making it a source of motivation and inspiration for diverse industries. In the realm of speakers, Aaron Lazar stands out as an extraordinary talent with a compelling story and a once-in-a-generation voice, signaling the beginning of an impactful journey.
Aaron Lazar's Keynote at Duke University
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Aaron Lazar sings "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha at 54 Below
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Actor Aaron Lazar opens up about ALS diagnosis
Celebrated actor and Broadway star, Aaron Lazar, recently announced his ALS diagnosis to the world. His Impossible Dream speaking platform—like the iconic song Aaron sings in his inspirational talks—shares messages of hope, perseverance, courage, positive mindset, love, living in the moment, and healing.
Aaron’s transition from award-winning actor and singer to motivational speaker has been effortless, having built a storied career over twenty-five years performing on some of the most celebrated stages in the world including Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Hollywood Bowl, and the venerable theaters of Broadway. On screen, Aaron has worked with some of the world’s most respected Hollywood directors including Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, and the Russo Brothers, bringing his incredible range and talent to their projects. Whether live on stage or virtually on screen, Aaron’s ability to captivate an audience is proven and compelling.
The Impossible Dream has only just begun, with a successful launch in the fall of 2023 for a wide-range of audiences at various events around the U.S., including: a conference of the country’s top neurosurgeons, hedge fund managers, global pharmaceutical companies, and the students and faculty of Duke University, Aaron’s alma mater. Aaron was also recently honored as the keynote speaker and special guest artist at The ALS Network’s annual gala in Los Angeles, attended by more than four-hundred people, to help usher in the organization’s new positioning.
Aaron’s commanding yet graceful stage presence makes him equally adept at delivering his important message to intimate or large-scale audiences. The versatility and vulnerability of Aaron’s Impossible Dream will motivate and inspire audiences across all industries and sectors.
In the world of speakers, Aaron Lazar is an epic talent with a profound story to share and a once- in-a-generation voice to share it. He is just getting started.
The talk that Aaron Lazar gave at Duke University in October of 2023 for DEMAN (Duke Entertainment, Media, & Arts Network) Weekend was, simply put, the greatest and most impactful speech I have ever heard in my life. This sentiment was echoed by all attendees. When building out the schedule for DEMAN Weekend, Aaron suggested that his speech be the last event of the weekend, and I’m so grateful for that suggestion–there was not a dry eye in the house. There is no speech or event that could have followed Aaron’s. The vulnerability, strength, and resilience that Aaron exhibited in his speech were inspiring and powerful. Most of the compliments I received from attendees for hosting DEMAN Weekend specifically mentioned Aaron’s speech as having a tremendous impact on them. Aaron’s talk is going to stick with me forever. I feel incredibly lucky to have heard it.
Eli Kline, Program Coordinator, DEMAN Alumni Engagement and Development, Duke University
Aaron has been a spectacular speaker and motivator on my behalf for three different programs, each with their own unique audience and challenge. Whether my own Neuro-Therapy company, or a group of San Diego based CEOs, or even some of the most world-renowned neurosurgeons working in gene and cell therapy, it did not matter. The audience was listening, engaged, and left the program thinking ‘I can and will do better in many aspects of my life. The informal Q&A adds wonderfully to the program itself and should not be missed.
Joe Burnett–President and CEO, ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.
I appreciated experiencing the recording of the session with Aaron Lazar. I was thunderstruck by what he did onstage. But it had a special place in my heart because of a good friend struggling with Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, another autoimmune disease. The road these people travel to even get to a point where they have a diagnosis should evaporate all hope. She would benefit greatly by hearing what Aaron had to say. I think it could change her life.
Tom Detitta, author/playwright
