Laura Benanti, Amy Schumer, Lesli Margherita, Javier Munoz and More to Appear at BC/EFA's 29th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEARby BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017Stars from Broadway's hottest shows, including Aladdin, A Bronx Tale, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton and Meteor Shower, will make special appearances at the 29th annual Gypsy of the Year competition on Monday, December 4, at 4:30 pm and Tuesday, December 5, at 2 pm. VIDEO: Joshua Turchin Releases Holiday Song 'What's a Jew to Do on Christmas?'by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017Answering the age-old question of what Jewish children do on Christmas, 11-Year-Old BroadwayWorld Award-Winner Joshua Turchin has released the official video for his original single 'What's a Jew to Do on Christmas?' which will be available this holiday season on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, among other stations and distribution channels. VIDEO: BC/EFA's Tom Viola Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at 'ROCKERS ON BROADWAY'by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017Broadway HERO Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS received a Lifetime Acheivement Award at Rockers on Broadway, presented by Donnie Keih. Dozens of stars from Broadway came together to honor Tom and perform songs from rock legends. The event benefited The Path Fund and Broadway Cares. Check out Lesli Margherita's introduction and Tom Viola's speech below! Photo Coverage: ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Rehearsal Day 2by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 11, 2017ROCKERS ON BROADWAY, the original Broadway rock concert series, a fun unique charity event, featuring Broadway's best rockin' out with a live band. Proceeds to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and non-profit performing arts education programs. James Lecesne to Reprise Role for EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES Benefit at Abingdonby BWW News Desk - November 9, 2017Abingdon Theatre Company, in association with Music-Theatre Group, presents James Lecesne in Eve Ensler's Extraordinary Measures for three performances only: December 1, 2 and 3 at 7PM at The DR2 Theatre, 101 E. 15th Street. Featuring original music by William Harper and directed by Tony Speciale, proceeds from the event will be shared with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Tonya Pinkins Joins THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE Benefit at Joe's Pubby BWW News Desk - November 3, 2017Tony Award Winner and three-time nominee, Tonya Pinkins (Caroline, or Change, Play On!, Jelly's Last Jam) joins the cast of Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, celebrating its 50th anniversary in a concert that will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Carol Burnett Joins BC/EFA's 'Broadway Legends' Holiday Ornament Collectionby BWW News Desk - November 2, 2017One of America's most beloved comedians of stage and screen will have a special spot on your tree and in your heart this holiday season. Carol Burnett joins theatre's brightest luminaries as the latest addition to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Broadway Legends ornament collection. Photo Flash: First Look at Ashley Griffin's SNOW at The Sonnet Theaterby BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017After a highly praised development at Playwrights Horizons, NYIT Award nominated A.N.O.N. Productions brings SNOW to The Sonnet Theater this fall to benefit Broadway Cares - Equity Fights AIDS. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! BC/EFA's GYPSY OF THE YEAR to Return This Decemberby BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017Broadway's brightest will celebrate six weeks of dedicated fundraising in a spectacular showcase of songs and skits when the 29th Annual Gypsy of the Year competition returns at 4:30 pm Monday, December 4, 2017, and at 2 pm Tuesday, December 5, 2017, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BROADWAY SESSIONS to Spotlight WISCO QUEENS Web Series This Weekby BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017This today night, October 19th, BROADWAY SESSIONS offers up a look at the hysterical new musical web series Wisco Queens. Audience members will be treated to musical numbers on video, as well as live performance by the cast. Dana Ivey, Brad Oscar and More Join THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE to Benefit BC/EFAby BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017Two-time Tony Award nominee and celebrated screen actress Dana Ivey (Sunday in the Park with George, Heartbreak House, Driving Miss Daisy) is set to appear as Aunt Mary, the steadfast no nonsense matriarch of the Drexel Biddle family in Walt Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, celebrating its 50th anniversary in a concert benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Lesley Ann Warren and Joyce Bulifant to Reprise Roles from THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE to Benefit BC/EFAby BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017Joe's Pub at The Public Theater welcomes Lesley Ann Warren (Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Drat! The Cat!, 110 in the Shade, Dream) and Joyce Bulifant (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Airplane!), as they reprise their roles from the 1967 movie musical spectacular, Walt Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, celebrating its 50th anniversary in a concert benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. VIDEO: Watch a Scene from Ashley Griffin's SNOW Before Its NYC Returnby BWW News Desk - October 9, 2017After a highly praised development at Playwrights Horizons, NYIT Award nominated A.N.O.N. Productions will be bringing SNOW to Theater 54 in Times Square this fall to benefit Broadway Cares - Equity Fights AIDS. Get ready for its return with this just-released short film featuring a scene from SNOW with Astrid (Ashley Griffin) and Shadow - the ancient god of death (played by Ryan Clardy). THE STANDBYS Documentary Will Donate Portion of Proceeds to BC/EFAby BWW News Desk - October 6, 2017DigiNext Films has just announced that Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS as their charitable partner for their inspirational documentary The Standbys. The Standbys follows three undiscovered Broadway performers for several years through their ups and downs, struggles and triumphs, onstage performances and private lives. When these Standbys are finally given the chance of a lifetime, anything can and does happen. Keala Settle, Casts of MISS SAIGON & THE BAND'S VISIT Sign on for ELSIE FEST 2017by BWW News Desk - October 5, 2017Tony Award nominee and one of the stars of the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox film The Greatest Showman, Keala Settle, as well as cast members of Broadway's Miss Saigon, and Drama Desk nominee Ari'el Stachel and Etai Benson of The Band's Visit, have been added to the line up of this year's Elsie Fest - the first outdoor music festival celebrating the songs from the stage and screen.
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