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Red Bucket Follies Shines Bright, Breaks Record for Broadway Cares
With a whirlwind of songs, skits and dances created by Broadway’s best, this year’s Red Bucket Follies delivered humor, heart and theater magic to the legendary New Amsterdam Theatre. The annual variety show, performed December 8 and 9, 2025, celebrated 55 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in the fall #RedBuckets fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Night of Music, Magic and Mission Supports Pets and their People
Show-stopping performances and heartfelt stories lit up New York City’s legendary Café Carlyle during the inaugural Fetch Pet Gala, hosted by Fetch Pet Insurance. More than $530,000 was raised October 21, 2025, to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Barks, Project Street Vet and Wags & Walks, providing vital medical care, safe shelter and essential support for pets and the people who love them
SNAP Uncertainty Prompts $1.5 Million in Emergency Food Grants
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awarded $1.5 million in emergency grants to support 148 food service organizations nationwide, helping ensure meals and essential nutrition for millions affected by the federal government’s uncertainty in providing November 2025’s SNAP benefits. This unprecedented round of grantmaking was made possible by the generosity and compassion of the theater community and its audiences.
Hurricane Melissa Relief Gets $100,000 in Emergency Grants
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sent $100,000 in emergency humanitarian support to World Central Kitchen and World Food Program USA which are providing on-the-ground relief to those in Jamaica and across the Caribbean affected by the historic devastation of Hurricane Melissa.
Record 2025 Support Lifts At-Risk Communities Nationwide
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awarded a record-breaking $18.3 million in grantmaking in fiscal year 2025, a testament to the unwavering resolve of the theater community and audiences nationwide to help organizations facing government cuts and significant financial hardship. Thanks to the support of those onstage, backstage and in the audience – as well as many […]
Hudson Valley Dance Festival Delivers World-Class Dance and Historic Fundraising
A rustic wooden warehouse on the radiant, foliage-studded banks of the Hudson River transformed into a world-class dance space as Hudson Valley Dance Festival returned October 11, 2025. Two sold-out performances showcased Broadway, ballet, tap and contemporary dance and raised a record-breaking $241,086 for Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. […]
Broadway Cares Adds Eight Dynamic Voices to Board of Trustees
The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees voted unanimously to welcome to the board eight distinguished industry leaders, each bringing unique expertise and a shared dedication to advancing the lifesaving mission of Broadway Cares.
NextGen Spotlight Celebrates Future of Broadway with Spectacular Performances
A dazzling mix of rising stars, celebrated Broadway favorites and Broadway’s next great talents came together for the annual NextGen Spotlight on Monday, September 29, 2025. The benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, presented by Broadway Cares’ NextGen Advocates, raised a record $22,333. Fresh from her Tony Award-nominated run in BOOP! The Musical, Jasmine Amy […]
Broadway Magic Shines at Record-Shattering Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction
The streets of NYC’s Theater District brimmed with Broadway magic as the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 21, 2025. From star-studded encounters to one-of-a-kind finds, theater lovers and Broadway favorites transformed the neighborhood into the Biggest Day for Broadway Fans – all while making a lifesaving impact.
Fire Island Dance Festival Breaks Records at Joyous 30th Anniversary
Set against a breathtaking backdrop where stage, sea and sky merge into a singular setting for dance, the 30th anniversary edition of Fire Island Dance Festival dazzled with world premieres and celebrated works – all part of a record-breaking weekend of artistry and impact. This milestone year of the longest-running charitable and cultural event in […]
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