Kelly Gonda

After a long week of treading the boards, what better way for performers to unwind than with the affection of a furry friend? In BroadwayWorld's Tails of Broadway, photographer Jessica Fallon Gordon is capturing priceless moments between Broadway's brightest stars and their pets.

Scroll down for photos of the kids from SCHOOL OF ROCK and FUN HOME passing on the bear to the company of Radio City's NEW YORK SPECTACULAR, featuring Lilla Crawford, joined by Jenna Ortega (Disney's STUCK IN THE MIDDLE), who designed the winning pin, which will be turned into a patch on Ziggy's jacket!

The Actors Fund has announced the introduction of 'Broadway's Ziggy Bear,' a new tradition for the children of Broadway. Created for The Actors Fund by philanthropist and producer, Kelly Gonda, Ziggy Bear will celebrate, for the first time ever, the children in Broadway shows and their contribution to the American Theatre.

On Sunday, November 16 the four newest Matildas on Broadway, Tori Feinstein, Eliza Holland Madore, Brooklyn Shuck and Fina Strazz, launched their coat drive to help Broadway Kids Care's 'Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive,', which will continue through November 23, 2014. Scroll down for photos!

Broadway Kids Care announced that actress Kaci Walfall of The Lion King on Broadway, and Graham Montgomery currently performing in Kinky Boots on Broadway, will assist actress and UNICEF National Board Member, Tea Leoni, with the lighting of the UNICEF Snowflake on Monday, November 17 at the 2014 UNICEF Snowflake lighting ceremony located at the storefront of Bergdorf Goodman.

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), has begun its annual coat drive on behalf of GMA's 'Warm Coats & Warm Hearts' Drive. The goal is to collect more than three hundred coats and the organization is well on its way.

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), has begun its annual coat drive on behalf of GMA's 'Warm Coats & Warm Hearts' Drive. The goal is to collect more than three hundred coats and the organization is well on its way.

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), will perform holiday songs at the 2013 UNICEF Snowflake lighting ceremony, to be held at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in New York City, on Friday, November 15 at 6:00pm.

Since 2007, Alex Ko, who performed in the title role of Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway, has been involved in various charities. His most recent work has been serving as the spokesperson for Broadway Kids Care, founded by Lou and Kelly Gonda. Broadway Kids Care is an organization to bring together children from current and past Broadway shows while allowing them the opportunity to perform community service. After leaving the title role in Billy Elliot, Alex began to write his inspirational story and has just released his book, Alex Ko: From Iowa to Broadway, My Billy Elliot Story through HarperCollins.

Broadway Kids Care just hosted its first Dinner with a Director Education Series, featuring director and choreographer Kenny Ortega and young Broadway performers. Check out photos from the big event below!

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), will perform festive holiday songs at the 2011 UNICEF Snowflake lighting ceremony on (Monday, November 14) at 6:30 pm at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in New York City.

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), will perform at the 2011 U.S. Fund for UNICEF Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 28 at Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers in New York City. UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized.

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), will perform at the 2011 U.S. Fund for UNICEF Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 28 at Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers in New York City. UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized.

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of Broadway children for children (and others), has been committed to supporting the Freedom House and Secret Garden - New York City shelters for disabled women and children and victims of domestic violence - for the past five years.

For the past five years, the Broadway Kids Care (BKC) has provided philanthropy for various organizations in New York City. At this time, BKC is taking its outreach to an international level. According to BKC member and spokesperson, Sarah Safer, 'my friends at BKC came together to help those affected by the terrible tragedy in Japan.

For the past four years, the Broadway Kids Care (BKC) has provided the children of the Freedom House and Secret Garden with Christmas stockings filled with holiday gifts.

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), will appear on 'Good Morning America' on Friday, December 17, 2010 during the 8:30 a.m. half hour as part of GMA's 'Warm Coats & Warm Hearts' Drive.

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), will appear on 'Good Morning America' on Friday, December 17, 2010 during the 8:30 a.m. half hour as part of GMA's 'Warm Coats & Warm Hearts' Drive.

Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), will host its 4th annual Bake Sale.