It's Red Bucket Season- Find Out How Each Broadway Show Is Fundraising for GYPSY OF THE YEAR!

By: Nov. 10, 2015
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It has begun! Broadway's best take the stage this season to celebrate six weeks of intensive fundraising efforts at the 27th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition on Monday, December 7 (4:30 PM) and Tuesday, December 8 (2 PM) at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street, NYC). The event is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Gypsy of the Year (#gypsyoftheyear) is a competitive variety show that honors the tireless work of ensemble singers and dancers, known as "gypsies." For two afternoons, more than 200 of New York's most talented gypsies and their special guests will perform original skits, songs and dances. Awards will be presented for the best presentation during the two performances and for the shows raising the money during the six-week effort.

The fundraising campaign of Gypsy of the Year has already begun as casts, crews and volunteers at Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions across the country take their places at theatre exits to accept donations with Broadway Cares' famous red buckets in their hands. Many shows also will offer autographed memorabilia and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences in exchange for a donation. Curious about who is offering what? We've got the scoop on what's available so far!

ALADDIN: Cast-signed poster ($60), "You Ain''t Never Had a Chef Like Me" apron ($20), Backstage tour for up to four- includes a photo opp with one of the principals ($250), Carols for a Cure ($20).

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS: Cast-signed posters ($60), cast-signed playbills ($20), Lise's autographed point shoes ($100).

BEAUTIFUL: Cast-signed posters ($100), cast-signed playbills ($40), backstage tours ($75), Carols for a Cure ($20). Plus, twice a week a signed Carole King's autobiography is auctioned off to the highest bidder.

THE BOOK OF MORMON: Cast-signed posters ($200), Backstage Experience- meet the cast, get a signed poster, and a backstage tour ($2500).

CHICAGO: Cast-signed posters, Carols for a Cure ($20).

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME: Cast-signed posters ($60), cast-signed playbills ($40), Carols for a Cure ($20). Also, Green Books signed by the current cast and Window Cards signed by the Original Broadway Cast will be auctioned online only through Broadway Cares.

DAMES AT SEA: Cast-signed posters ($60), cast-signed playbills ($20), Carols for a Cure ($20).

FINDING NEVERLAND: Cast-signed posters ($60), Carols for a Cure ($20).

IF/THEN TOUR: Cast-signed vinyl record of the original Broadway cast recording.

JERSEY BOYS: Cast-signed posters, cast-signed playbills, JERSEY BOYS cooking aprons, Four Seasons-signed Sherry sheet music (show prop), Carols for a Cure ($20).

THE KING AND I: Cast-signed posters, Carols for a Cure ($20).

KINKY BOOTS: Cast-signed posters ($80), Float Pens- when you tip, kinky boots come down the conveyor belt ($10), "The Sex Is in the Meal" Aprons ($20), Billy Porter's CD ($20), Carols for a Cure ($20).

LES MISERABLES: Cast-signed posters, buttons, shot glasses, aprons, the conductor's baton, "Ticket of Leave" signed by Jean Valjean.

THE LION KING: Cast-signed poster ($40), Backstage Tour ($300), Beaded Animals ($5-50), Photo with a Cast Member ($20)

MATILDA: Bumper stickers ($2-5), Magic Matilda Pencils- change color when you hold them ($5), Flashlight pens ($10), Back to School pencil pouches ($20), cast-signed yellow twirling ribbon Trunchbull uses during "Hammer" ($200-500), Blocks used in the gates ($200-500).

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: Monkey music box.

SYLVIA: Cast-signed playbills and posters.

Be sure to check back later for updates!

*NOTE: All prices and items are subject to change. A show may not offer all items or do collections at all performances.

Advance tickets to Gypsy of the Year can now be purchased online at broadwaycares.org or by calling 212.840.0770, ext. 268. VIP and Priority tickets are $375 and $250, respectively, and other tickets are available at $130, $50 and $30.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of the American theatre community, since 1988 BC/EFA has raised more than $285 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States.


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