The Wonders, the fictional band from the 1996 Tom Hanks movie That Thing You Do!, are reuniting for a benefit livestream. The show will broadcast on YouTube this Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m.
Eastern. All four members of the band, as well as co-star Liv Tyler, will provide commentary. Find an announcement from Ethan Embry (who portrayed bassist T.B.
Player) below. The Wonders will be raising money for the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund during the livestream. The stream is also in honor of songwriter Adam Schlesinger, who died of COVID-19 complications on April 1.
Schlesinger wrote the title theme for the movie. Read “That Thing You Do! Is a Testament to the Power of One Great Song” on the Pitch.