The 19th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This beats the previous record of $3,420,000 set in 2004.

BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat are proud to bring you fantastic video from the emotional, inspiring and fantastic reunion of original West Side Story cast members at this year's Gypsy of the Year Competition, produced by and to benefit BC/EFA. This year, BC/EFA once again broke their own records, raising over $3.9 million dollars for this most-worthy cause.

Below is a statement from Tom Viola, executive director of Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. The 19th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition will be held Monday, December 17 and Tuesday, December 18 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

Darren Hayes (formerly of Savage Garden) and Guitarist Steve Young recently visited Xanadu on Broadway. Pitching in with a donation to BC/EFA - the duo took a photo with the star, Kerry Butler.

Dancers Responding with Action (DRA) presented a special sold-out event 'Dance from the Heart,' on Monday December 10 to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Figths AIDS.

Actors in North Shore Music Theatre's recent production of Les Miserables raised $65,400 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) during the show's 4 week run.

'Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Volume 9,' holiday music from the Broadway stars of the 2007 season, is on sale now!

UNSUNG 2007: 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE NAUGHTY is a one night only, special event. The performance is Monday, December 10, 2007 at 8PM. Tickets are available at the door for $20 at the Lucille Lortel Theater the night of the performance.

Givenik.com, the revolutionary new way to go to Broadway has initiated a special holiday push to support the efforts of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA)

BC/EFA presents the 19th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition on December 17 & 18 at the New Amsterdam Theatre; hosted this year by Jackie Hoffman, Mary Testa & Bob Saget. BC/EFA will create a special opening number in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the original Broadway production of West Side Story.

(Re:)Directions Theatre Company's adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's 'Edward II' is a smooth adaptation and a luxurious treat for the eyes.

The national touring company of Avenue Q makes a fuzzy and fun pit-stop at the National Theatre in Washington DC through December 9 before heading to Baltimore. Photographer Mark Rupp and other young fans were treated to a special VIP backstage tour with the cast and an introduction to the puppets and inner-workings of the hit Tony Award-winning musical.

A one time only run-thru of the upcoming Broadway revival of Harold Pinter's The Homecoming will take place this Sunday, November 25, at New World Stages. Admission to this special presentation of The Homecoming is FREE; upon conclusion of the run-thru, however, an appeal will be made for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

The third annual production of 'Unsung: A Night of Original Songs by New and Established Composers' is back at Lucille Lortel Theater this December with a cast of fifteen young performers and five special guests, including Spring Awakening's Lea Michele and Xanadu's Marty Thomas. This year's edition, 'Tis the Season to Be Naughty - will once again be directed by Phillip George (Shout! A Mod Musical, Forbidden Broadway), with musical direction by Tracy Stark and Michael Rider.

As part of BroadwayWorld.com's expanding Strike Coverage, we checked in with Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and how the Local One stagehands' strike is affecting their acclaimed non-profit organization.

The entire Broadway community has been affected by the Strike, including the non-profit organizations who rely on theatre-going audiences for their support. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS released the following statement today regarding sales of their latest 'Carols for a Cure' CD: 'Due to the stagehand strike closing so many shows on Broadway, this project is now a silent victim of the strike… Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will suffer a big hit this year unless this strike is settled quickly'

On Sunday February 3, 2008 Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia along with his friends the Sprites from Disney Channel's hit Playhouse Disney kids' television series 'Johnny and the Sprites' will take the stage of Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, NYC) for a very special live musical celebration for the whole family. Johnny and the Sprites Live - A Spofulous Broadway Concert a one day only event will play one performance at 5:00 PM only, with all proceeds benefiting BC/EFA

On Monday, October 29 at 7PM, comedienne Joy Behar (ABC's 'The View') and Tony nominee Christopher Sieber (Spamalot) will co-host the second yearly edition of 'An Intimate Salon' a private benefit event for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA).

Enter now to win two (2) tickets to 'Jersey Boys Fans Unite to Support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS!' on October 21.

'Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Volume 9,' holiday music from the Broadway stars of the 2007 season, will be on sale October 24.

Hundreds of Broadway, TV and film stars crowded the sidewalks of Shubert Alley at the 21st Annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market and Grand Auction on Sunday, September 23.

Hundreds of Broadway, TV and film stars crowded the sidewalks of Shubert Alley at the 21st Annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market and Grand Auction on Sunday, September 23.

The 2007 Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction raised a total of $559,810, beating the 2006 total of $505,832. Over the past 21 years, the Flea Markets and Grand Auctions have raised a total of $7,262,372.

Click now to watch the live Broadcast of the 21st Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction which benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS from 10am - 7pm.

A DVD of 'The Leading Men II' benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which was held February 5 at Birdland, will be sold at the Broadway Flea Market on September 23 in Shubert Alley in New York City.