 Photo Flash: BROADWAY BARES FIRE ISLAND Sizzles and Thrillsby BWW News Desk - June 8, 2018 For one night only, some of Broadway's best dancers brought the heat to Fire Island Pines with sizzling striptease production numbers as Broadway Bares Fire Island returned. Check out photos from the evening below!  Lineup Announced for BROADWAY BARES FIRE ISLAND's Return This Saturdayby BWW News Desk - May 31, 2018 For one night only, some of Broadway's best dancers will heat up Fire Island Pines with sizzling striptease production numbers as Broadway Bares Fire Island returns this Saturday, June 2, 2018.  BROADWAY BARKS To Return to Shubert Alley for Its 20th Anniversary This July!by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018 BROADWAY BARKS is taking over Shubert Alley again on Saturday, July 14, 2018 for the 20th anniversary of the star-studded dog and cat adoption event that benefits New York City animal rescue groups. The event, co-founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, features Broadway celebrities who use their star power to help find loving homes for animals in need from28 participating NYC area shelters.  Andrew Eccles Shares BROADWAY BARES Photos In Exclusive Gallery Show And Auctionby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2018 In celebration of acclaimed photographer Andrew Eccles' 16 years capturing stunning images of the human form for Broadway Bares' advertising campaigns, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS invites lovers of the show and of fine art to a special gallery exhibition and online auction of one-of-a-kind prints of Eccles' work.  BROADWAY BARES FIRE ISLAND to Bring Broadway Burlesque Back to Fire Island Pinesby BWW News Desk - May 3, 2018 Broadway's sexiest dancers will bring the heat to Fire Island when Broadway Bares returns with sizzling striptease on Saturday, June 2, 2018. New York City's best dancers will share their hottest moves and toned bodies in two highly produced performances of Broadway Bares Fire Island at 7 pm and 9 pm at Whyte Hall's Brandon Fradd Theater in Fire Island Pines.  VIDEO: WICKED Performs for Jerad Bortz at the EASTER BONNET COMPETITIONby Stage Tube - April 30, 2018 Humor, hope and heart were at the core of the performances at the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition. Wicked dedicated their performance to cast member Jerad Bortz and his husband Steven Skeels, who suffered a devastating car crash that left Bortz paralyzed from the chest down. Watch the video below!  VIDEO: HAMILTON and DEAR EVAN HANSEN Perform 'Found Tonight' at Easter Bonnet Competitionby Stage Tube - April 26, 2018 Humor, hope and heart were at the core of the performances at the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition. Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton wowed the crowd with their rendition of the Hamildrop 'Found Tonight,' watch the video below!  VIDEO: Go Inside the 2018 EASTER BONNET COMPETITIONby Stage Tube - April 25, 2018 Humor, hope and heart were at the core of the performances at the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition, which raised $5,721,879 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Go inside the performances below!  Broadway Raises $5.7 Million at BC/EFA's 32nd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition!by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2018 Stars from some of the most popular shows on Broadway, including Angels in America, The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, Frozen, Hello, Dolly!, The Lion King, Mean Girls, Once on This Island and SpongeBob SquarePants, gathered today at the Minskoff Theatre for the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition. What were the results of this fundraising season? A whopping $5,721,879!  Photo Flash: Broadway Bares Will Host Game Night This June- Must See Pics!by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2018 You're invited to a friendly game night where the only type of poker to play is strip, where the lead pipe in the library is more flirty than fatal and where playtime is for more than just the games. This year's theme for Broadway Bares,announced today, is Game Night, an unparalleled evening of seductive striptease with a gamified twist. The evening is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.  BWW TV: What Went on Backstage at Broadway Backwards? Go Behind the Scenes!by BroadwayWorld TV - April 3, 2018 Broadway Backwards (#BroadwayBackwards) took the stage last night, April 2, 2018, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC), currently home to the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots. The evening was produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City.  Photo Coverage: Stars Flip-Flop Roles at Broadway Backwards!by Jennifer Broski - April 3, 2018 Broadway Backwards (#BroadwayBackwards) took the stage last night, April 2, 2018, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC), currently home to the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots. The evening was produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City. BroadwayWorld is taking you t o the red carpet below!  It's Fundraising Season! How Each Broadway Show is Raising Money for BC/EFA This Spring!by BWW News Desk - April 3, 2018 Additionally, audiences at many shows can purchase autographed posters, Playbills and other memorabilia or one-of-a-kind experiences, including backstage tours and meet-and-greets, in exchange for a donation. What items and special experiences has each show made available for fundraising season? We've got a full list below!  The Best of Backwards: Relive the Best Moments of BC/EFA's Broadway Backwards!by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2018 What began as a small, grassroots concert performed at The Center in 2006 quickly grew into a highly anticipated event presented in Broadway's best theatres. Monday night marks the return of Broadway Backwards- Broadway's annual gender-swapped celebration of love and the LGBT community. In its 12 editions, Broadway Backwards has raised more than $3.4 million for Broadway Cares and The Center.  Noah Galvin, Andrea McArdle, and More Added to BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineupby BWW News Desk - March 22, 2018 Tickets have sold out to next month's Broadway Backwards, Broadway's annual gender-swapped celebration of love and the LGBT community, as more stars of stage and screen join the already distinguished lineup of performers.  FOREVER PLAID Returns to Benefit BC/EFAby BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018 Off Broadway's iconic harmonious hit, Forever Plaid returns to New York for a limited engagement to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for three special performances on April 5th, 6th and 7th (7PM) at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Cafe (407 W. 42nd Street).  Fundraising Begins Tonight Leading to the 32nd Annual Easter Bonnet Competitionby BWW News Desk - March 9, 2018 The theatre community has been fervently signing posters, Playbills and props in preparation for the six weeks of dedicated fundraising that begin tonight and culminate in the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition (#BroadwayBonnets) on Monday, April 23, and Tuesday, April 24. The event is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.  Tituss Burgess, Andrea Martin, Lea Salonga, and More to Take the Stage at BROADWAY BACKWARDSby BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018 Legendary Tony Award winners, a three-time Emmy Award nominee, an Oscar winner and an iconic Disney princess are among the stage and screen stars coming together for Broadway Backwards, the theatre community's annual gender-bending celebration of love and the LGBT community.  Paul Libin Retires as President of BC/EFAby BWW News Desk - February 26, 2018 The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDSBoard of Trustees, at its February 22, 2018, meeting, honored Paul Libin, its president for the last 24 years, with a special $100,000 grant to The Actors Fund to create the Paul Libin Center. The center will be the New York City home for Looking Ahead, a program that helps professional young performers build community and make a healthy, successful transition to adulthood.  BC/EFA's BROADWAY BARES Returns This Juneby BWW News Desk - January 31, 2018 Broadway Bares, the sexy striptease spectacular with hypnotic choreography and New York City's most sensational dancers, returns Sunday, June 17, 2018, to Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street, NYC).  David Hyde Pierce & Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids Generously Donate To Caringkind, The Heart Of Alzheimer's Caregivingby BWW News Desk - January 26, 2018 Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) and Tony Award winning actor David Hyde Pierce deserve a standing ovation for their recent donations to CaringKind, NYC's leading expert in Alzheimer's and dementia care for more than three decades. The non-profit recently received a $25,000 contribution from BC/EFA, which was matched by Pierce for a total of $50,000 that will fund CaringKind's free programs and services for the thousands of individuals, families and caregivers affected by an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis.  BROADWAY BACKWARDS Will Return to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 2by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018 Broadway's best will again smash gender norms and celebrate love in all its forms as Broadway Backwards, the annual evening of gender-reversed performances of beloved showtunes, returns Monday, April 2, 2018.  Alice Ripley, Andy Kelso, Beth Malone and More to Declare 'All We Need is Love' for Broadway Caresby BWW News Desk - January 5, 2018 With scheduled featured performances by Beth Malone (Fun Home), Andy Kelso (Kinky Boots), Alice Ripley (Next to Normal), Rachel deBenedet (Addams Family), Elizabeth Welch (Phantom of the Opera), Hillary Capps, Mayteana Morales and Dave Bailis of Walk Talk, Danielle Rhodes, Eugene Ebner, Emmy Award-winning composer Denise Gentilini, Kennedy Caughell (The Great Comet, Wicked) and Ryan Connelly (Disney's Finding Nemo).  VIDEO: Watch Highlights from BC/EFA's Record-Breaking 2017 GYPSY OF THE YEARby BWW News Desk - December 8, 2017 The indomitable and generous spirit of the theatre community - those onstage, backstage and in the audience - shined brightly as the 29th annual Gypsy of the Year competition celebrated six weeks of fundraising work of 56 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Gypsy of the Year (#GypsyOfTheYear), which was held December 4 and 5, 2017, raised a record-breaking $5,609,211 for Broadway Cares. Check out highlights from the show below!  Photo Flash: Stars of COME FROM AWAY, ALADDIN, HAMILTON and More Take the Stage at BC/EFA's 29th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEARby BWW News Desk - December 6, 2017 The indomitable and generous spirit of the theatre community - those onstage, backstage and in the audience - shined brightly as the 29th annual Gypsy of the Year competition celebrated six weeks of fundraising work of 56 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Gypsy of the Year (#GypsyOfTheYear), which was held December 4 and 5, 2017, raised a record-breaking $5,609,211 for Broadway Cares. BroadwayWorld has photos from the star-studded affair below! |
