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Photos: Drew & Dane's 33rd Annual Festivity Supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

On Monday evening, Broadway had its holiday season kick-off at Sony Hall with Drew & Dane’s 33rd Annual Festivity, Resilience and Resonance. Check out photos from the event.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Changes in Opera Large and Small
by Alex Freeman - Nov 10, 2025

This week’s roundup highlights major leadership changes, funding shifts, and renewed investment in the performing arts. OPERA America has named Michael J. Bobbitt as its next President & CEO, while Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced $1.5 million in emergency food grants nationwide. In New York, The Joyce Theater Foundation received a landmark $15 million gift, and Broadway productions prepare to take the stage at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Regionally, Chicago’s cultural department faces a proposed budget reduction, Theatre Washington released a new industry impact report, and Houston Grand Opera appointed James Gaffigan as its next Music Director. Meanwhile, in the UK, opera and arts education take center stage with efforts to broaden access and strengthen creative learning.

Photos: Inside the Black Theatre United Gala 2025 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 30, 2025

See photos from inside the Black Theatre United 2025 Gala. The evening was directed by (for the third year) by Jerry Dixon with musical direction by Joseph Joubert. 

Broadway Community and Caesars Clash Over Proposed Times Square Casino
by Joshua Wright - Jun 26, 2025

The Broadway community, along with residents and local businesses, rallied yesterday in Father Duffy Square to oppose the development of a casino in Times Square. Real estate developer SL Green is set to officially submit its casino application this week.

Broadway Cares Reveals Key Additions to Leadership Team
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has announced key additions to its leadership team: Director of Development Sarah Cardillo, Senior Development Officer Brian Marshall, Senior Partnerships Officer Cydney Regus and Senior Content Manager Francesca Toscano.

WICKED National Tour Surpasses $7 Million Raised For Broadway Cares
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025

The National Tour of WICKED has reached an extraordinary milestone, raising more than $7 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This remarkable fundraising achievement was made possible by past and current WICKED tour company members.

Photos: Inside West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre's Star-Studded Gala Reopening
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 15, 2025

Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora held the official Renaissance Gala last night on Monday April 14th, marking the reopening of one of New York City’s most beloved cabaret venues, The Laurie Beechman Theatre.