Times Square will be ringing with show tunes and shouts of BINGO! as Broadway stars and other celebrities take part in BROADWAY BINGO. This new monthly event benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS kicks off Sunday, May 11 (Mother's Day) at Spotlight Live on Broadway.
The premise of BROADWAY BINGO is simple: stars of Broadway and beyond call games of Bingo, with Broadway show tickets and other stage-worthy memorabilia among the prizes for winners of the games. Charles Busch, Xanadu star Jackie Hoffman, Village Voice gossip columnist Michael Musto, Joe Kovacs and Madame (of Hollywood Squares and Solid Gold fame), infamous performance artist Karen Finley, comic Billy Eichner and former child star Mason Reese are among the celebrities who are currently scheduled to call Bingo games. Musical performances will be offered by the cast of Naked Boys Singing, Joyce Dewitt (of Three's Company fame), and Amber Martin, with a few special surprises planned throughout the night. Lineup is subject to change.The prizes given throughout the evening to Bingo winners include tickets to shows such as Saved, Altar Boys, The 39 Steps, Passing Strange, Avenue Q, Joan Rivers Live at The Cutting Room, Substitution, Naked Boys Singing, Tony & Tina's Wedding, Awesome 80's Prom, Gilbert & Sullivan at City Center, My First Time, Cry Baby, Xanadu and more along with unique memorabilia from shows including Wicked, Spamalot, Avenue Q, Hairspray, Grey Gardens and even Dance of the Vampires.Videos