The event was on Saturday, July 8, 2023, hosted by Bernadette Peters and Randy Rainbow, with a special appearance by Josh Groban.
The 25th annual BROADWAY BARKS, Broadway's dog and cat adoption event, took place in Shubert Alley on Saturday, July 8, 2023, hosted by Bernadette Peters, satirist and animal lover Randy Rainbow, and featured a special appearance by Josh Groban.
In addition, stars from Moulin Rouge!, Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like It Hot, Funny Girl, Sweeney Todd, Wicked, Shucked, and many more were in attendence.
Check out photos from the event below!
Over the past 24 years, more than 2,100 dogs and cats have grabbed Broadway's spotlight and the hearts of all who come to the event. Approximately 85% of these furry friends have successfully found forever homes.
Photo Credit: Michael Hull (1-21), Rick Edwards (22-51)

volunteers from Best Friends Animal Society of NYC

Gypsy cast reunion

Lilli Cooper and Alex Moffat of The Cottage

The Cast of Six

The Cast of Six

Laura Bell Bundy and Nehal Joshi of The Cottage

Eric McCormack and Jason Alexander

Dr. Robert Levine, Bernadette Peters and Randy Rainbow


SPCA of Westchester

Paulo Szot, Betsy Wolfe and Melanie La Barrie of & Juliet with an adoptable animal from Long Island Bulldog Rescue

Husky House

Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada and Jelani Remi of Hadestown with adoptable animals from Animal Care Centers of NYC

Carol Kane and Marsha Mason with adoptables from Abandon Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue

Bernadette Peters and Randy Rainbow

Justin Guarini with an adoptable from SPCA of Westchester

Carol Kane and a rescue from Abdondon Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue

Cast of Six with adoptable animals from Bobbi and the Strays

Dana Steingold with an animal from 1Love4Animals
Nehal Joshi and Eric McCormack with an adoptable from 1Love4Animals

Will Swenson with an adoptable from Muddy Paws Rescue

Robyn Hurder with an adoptable from Muddy Paws Rescue

Victoria Clark with her own rescue, Ollie
Justin Cooley, Alli Mauzey, Bonnie Milligan, Victoria Clark and Ollie and Stephen Boyer of Kimberly Akimbo

McKenzie Kurtz, John Dossett and Michele Pawk of Wicked with an adoptable from Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue
Angie Schworer, J. Harrison Ghee, Mark Lotito of Some Like It Hot with adoptables from Hearts and Bones rescue

Ayana George, Joanna "Jojo" Levesque and Derek Klena

Joanna "JoJo" Levesque with an adoptable from Best Friends Animal Society NYC
Colton Ryan, Clyde Alves, Emily Skinner and Arielle Jacobs with animals from Bidawee

Clyde Alves with rescue from Bidawee

Colton Ryan with rescue from Bidawee

Cast of Sweeney Todd

Cast of Sweeney Todd

Annaleigh Ashford and Josh Groban
Tatiana Maslany Colby Kipnes, Alyssa Emily Marvin Laurie Metcalf of Grey House with animals from Adopt-a-Boxer rescue

Bridga Heelan with adoptable from SPCA of Westchester

Tess Soltau with adoptable from SPCA of Westchester

Brooke Dillman, Jennifer Simard, Briga Heelan, and Tess Soltau of Once Upon a One More Time with adoptables from the SPCA of Westchester

Jennifer Simard with an adoptable from SPCA of Westchester
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