Video: Jordan Fisher & More Take 'Defying Gravity' To New Heights at BROADWAY BACKWARDS 2025
The show raised a record $1,111,788 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of NYC.
By: A.A. Cristi Mar. 13, 2025
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Broadway luminaries lit up the stage of the Gershwin Theatre on March 10, 2025, for Broadway Backwards. See video from the show as Jordan Fisher performs a soaring rendition of “Defying Gravity,” alongside Javier Ignacio, Gabriella Joy Rodriguez, and the ensemble. Broadway Backwards Creator Robert Bartley served as director, writer and choreographer.
The show raised a record $1,111,788 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) in New York City. The one-night-only, annual event is produced by Broadway Cares.
By transforming show tunes into queer stories, Broadway Backwards stands as the only annual event on Broadway custom-made for the LGBTQ+ community, friends and allies.
Jenn Colella hosted the sold-out evening welcoming returning guests while ushering in a new generation of Broadway Backwards attendees. Colella led a cast of 82 performers and a 13-piece orchestra in the event’s celebratory 19th edition.
Producers: Michael Carmine Di Bianco, Ken McGee and Scott T. Stevens Music Supervisors: Ted Arthur and Mary-Mitchell Campbell Music Directors: Nicholas Connors and Nick Wilders Choreographers: Robert Bartley, Amanda LaMotte and Adam Roberts Production Stage Manager: Heather Hogan Casting Consultants: Mark Brandon, CSA, and Jarrett Reiche from Casting by ARC Lighting Design: Katy Atwell and Jeff Croiter Sound Design: Josh Maszle Prop Design: Jenna Snyder and Alexander Wylie Costume Designers: Kitty Cassetti, Antonio Consuegra, Alex Rockey, Matthew Torbett and Tyler Carlton “T.C.” Williams Hair and Makeup Design: Megan Burke
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