Local Media
For general media inquiries about GiGi’s Playhouse, invitations for appearances by GiGi and Nancy, and for information on how brands can connect with families nationwide: please contact media@gigisplayhouse.org and someone will respond within one business day.
Aug 2024 - Nancy and GiGi visited GiGi's Playhouse Lancaster and met with so many amazing families, volunteers, and donors! Our Lancaster Playhouse recently had a Grand Re-Opening earlier this year, as they expanded to meet the growing need for our services!
WGAL8, a local news station, dropped by to capture Nancy and GiGi's visit and cover the INCREDIBLE work that we're doing at our Lancaster Playhouse and throughout our entire network of 60+ Playhouses!
Tamron Hall Show - March, 2023
Fox and Friends - July 30, 2022
Chicago Today - May 10, 2022
GiGi's Playhouse Offers Free Therapeutic, Educational Programming For Individuals With Down Syndrome
NBC - April 28, 2021
GiGi's Playhouse Works For Acceptance in Down Syndrome Community
See us on the NBC Nightly News, June 2021
GiGi Gianni took center stage at Guaranteed Rate Field when she sang the National Anthem
September 15, 2021
NBC 5 - Sept 15, 2021
Fox 32 - Sept 15, 2021
ABC 7 - Sept 15, 2021
GiGi Gianni Wows the Crowd at Wrigley Field
ABC Chicago
Check out GiGi's being featured on the Today show!
Natalie Bomke from Good Day Chicago stops by to learn about GiGiFIT and how important it is for individuals with Down syndrome!
Watch the video to see Nancy Stinger- Gianni and this amazing honor GiGi's Playhouse. Thank you to Ford Motor Company , Steve Harvey and Kym Whitley and the crew at Steve Harvey TV for recognizing Nancy and donating to this important international organization helping children with Down syndrome and their families while fostering love and acceptance for all!
GiGi's Playhouse TV Coverage
Hoffman Estates Nonprofit Wants Netflix Special Removed Over Slur -NBC Chicago
Cafe Allows Adults With Down Syndrome To Learn Career Skills, March 2017
WGN's Ana Belaval with Around Town visit GiGi's Playhouse, Jan 2017
Suburban Mom Heads First 'GiGi's Playhouse' in Hoffman Estates NBC Chicago (Feb 2017)
Windy City Live (July 2016)
Nancy Gianni Named 2016 CNN Hero - June 2016
New playhouse for individuals with Down syndrome opens - June 2016
GiGi’s Playhouse is coming to Tampa, June 2016
Chicago Tonight, June 2015
Comcast PSA A Place to Belong. July 2014
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE EXPANDS, OPENS STORE - ABC Chicago
Special guests visit GiGi's Playhouse in Cicero
I have a voice Gallery (oct 2012)
WHOTV 13 - A local program is giving some special kids a change at normal (March 2012)
CBS2 - Rob Johnson reporting on GiGi's Playhouse (2012)
Radio
Voice America Radio - A Hero’s Journey: Nancy Gianni, Founder GiGi’s Playhouse (October 2016)
Backyard and Beyond with Lavon Eblen on KJAN in Atlantic, Iowa (5-15-13)
Newspaper/Online
GiGi's Playhouse, resource for Down syndrome, celebrates Fort Myers opening - July 2017
Gala raises $600,000 for GiGi's Playhouse - April 2017
Mom of the Month, Chicago Parent - Dec 2017
The Carousel of Possible Dreams - Oct 2016
My Social Good - Gigi’s Playhouse Experiences Unprecedented Growth (October 2016)
Chicago Parent Magazine -The Local Mom Superhero (October 2016)
Daily Herald - Harvey Surprises Founder of GiGi’s Playhouse (September 2016)
Chicago Tribune - Shepard Dance Team Helps Change Down Syndrome Awareness (October 2016)
Daily Herald - GiGi's Playhouse Marks Down Syndrome Acceptance Month (October 2016)
Chicago Parent - Oct 17, 2016
Village of Hoffman Estates honors GiGi's Playhouse and its founder - July 2016
‘Dash’ Participants Rave About Rosemont - June 2016
GiGi's Playhouse founder Nancy Gianni named CNN Hero - June 2016
Founder of GiGi's Playhouse Named CNN Hero- June 2016
Founder of Hoffman Estates-based GiGi's Playhouse a 2016 CNN Hero - June 2016
Daily Herald Coverage of Hugs and Mugs Opening - Feb 2014
GiGi's Playhouse Celebrates Opening of New Achievement Center - Oct 27, 13
New GiGi's Playhouse underway; donations still needed - Oct 5, 13
GiGi's Playhouse expands services to people with Down syndrome on 10th anniversary - Aug 25, 2013
GiGi's Playhouse opens in the Twin Cities (March 2013)
GiGi's Playhouse helps SSC Girl Achieve literacy, lifestyle goals (Feb 2013)
Quad City times - Playhouse open in Moline (Oct 2012)
Gallery at West Des Moines Mall to Tell Story of Down Syndrome in the Metro (Sept 2012)
Twin Cities opening (2012)
Syracuse opening (2012)
Sioux City's GiGi's Playhouse supports those with Down syndrome (2011)
Chicagoan of the Year! Congratulations, Nancy!!
Founder of GiGi's Playhouse, Nancy Gianni, has been voted as a Chicagoan of the Year. Nancy's dedication to making the world a better place for all individuals with Down syndrome is obvious to all who know her. Her inspiration comes from her beautiful daughter GiGi and her passion has inspired many to spread positive awareness about Down syndrome in their communities. Click on the following link and scroll down to hear how Nancy channeled her passion into an unstoppable mission that has spread throughout the nation! https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/January-2009/Bright-Knights/Nancy-Gianni/