Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

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Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes is the magazine for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Angels. Each issue shares details on our National Grants Program, our support of the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) and unique perspectives on our spectacular Broadway events.

Fall 2021

Previous Issues

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 issues of Behind the Scenes were not published.

Happening Now

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction has three opt

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction has three options for you to get Squigs-ifed!

You can win a personalized illustration by Justin "Squigs" Robertson at tomorrow's live auction. You can also visit him at The Lights of Broadway Showcards table to pick up an exclusive, Into the Woods-inspired #The Lights of Broadway Flea Market" card or a Brown Derby caricature featured onstage in Lincoln Center Theater's Flying Over Sunset. Choose one or all three. There's no one way to #BroadwayFlea.

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is tomorrow in NYC's Theater District from 10 am to 7 pm.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #broadwaytheatre #bcefa #intothewoods #milkywhite

POV: You’re watching Broadway’s Kennedy Kanaga

POV: You’re watching Broadway’s Kennedy Kanagawa and Elizabeth Teeter announce the #BroadwayFlea Scavenger Hunt. Whether you’re in the theater district or at home, you can win a special #BroadwayFlea prize package.

But what are you to return with? Find out at 10 am this Sunday on Instagram Live.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Have lunch with two-time Tony Award winner Donna M

Have lunch with two-time Tony Award winner Donna Murphy, or virtually chat one-on-one with #Broadway favorites Alex Brightman, Victoria Clark, Myles Frost, Jonathan Groff, Michael R. Jackson, Richard Jay-Alexander, Jeremy Jordan, Lea Michele, Jordan Roth, power couple Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus and more when you win one of our #BroadwayFlea auctions.

Bid online now from our "Virtual Meet" highlight or in person at Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction this Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

🎼 Now is the time to seize these handwritten mu

🎼 Now is the time to seize these handwritten musical phrases from some of your favorite #Broadway shows. Memorable musical moments from Come From Away, Diana, Dear Evan Hansen, Frozen, Mrs. Doubtfire, Six and more as well as TV's Smash are all available to take home as part of #BroadwayFlea.

Bid online now from our "Musical Phrase" highlight or in person at Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction this Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

But wait, there's more! 🤯 You can count on seei

But wait, there's more! 🤯 You can count on seeing tables filled with trinkets and treasures from Come From Away, The Lion King, The Music Man, Wicked and nearly a dozen other shows at #BroadwayFlea this weekend.

Stop by and find something for every kind of Broadway fan at Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction this Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Celebrate the new Broadway season by winning openi

Celebrate the new Broadway season by winning opening night tickets to 1776, Almost Famous, KPOP, Leopoldstadt, The Piano Lesson, Ohio State Murders, Some Like it Hot and Topdog/Underdog at #BroadwayFlea.

Bid online now from our "Opening Tickets" highlight or in person at #BroadwayFlea this Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Everybody say yeah! It's Billy Porter's birthday.

Everybody say yeah! It's Billy Porter's birthday. We're celebrating with a look back on his longstanding support of Broadway Cares as a friend and member of our board. Billy, we are awe-struck by your illustrious performances and unwavering commitment to uplift. We hold you in our hearts today and every day. 🎂

Photos: Kevin Thomas Garcia, Matthew Murphy, Monica Simoes, Jacob Smith

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa #billyporter

You can win one-on-one virtual meetings with Tony

You can win one-on-one virtual meetings with Tony winners @kchenoweth, @realgavincreel, Nathan Lane, @brianstokesm, Bebe Neuwirth, @kelliohara, @officialbernadettepeters, David Hyde Pierce, Chita Rivera and Lillias White, Tony nominee Sara Bareilles and more.

Bid online now from our "Auction"highlight or in person at #BroadwayFlea this Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Can't make it to #BroadwayFlea Market & Grand Auct

Can't make it to #BroadwayFlea Market & Grand Auction? FleaBay is your chance to get in on the action without the auction.

Today through Saturday, September 24, bundles of #Broadway collectibles will be available in our eBay store every day at 2 pm Eastern. Stage-worn and signed costume pieces, show mugs, Playbill and poster bundles and more will all be available. 🎭

Once they're gone they are gone for good, so act quickly! Click our FleaBay highlight to connect to our store.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

We’re celebrating @raminkarimloo’s birthday wi

We’re celebrating @raminkarimloo’s birthday with a gift to you all: a gratituiously slow motion video of his featured strip at this year’s Broadway Bares. Happy birthday Ramin, you are man indeed. 🎂

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

We're waving through a window one last time as we

We're waving through a window one last time as we say goodbye to the amazing past and present companies of @dearevanhansen. Thank you for instilling audiences with the hope that even when the dark comes crashing through, they will be found. Congratulations on a sincerely amazing run. 📄
Photos: Matthew Murphy

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict

The #BroadwayFlea Market & Grand Auction is thrill

The #BroadwayFlea Market & Grand Auction is thrilled to welcome show tables both old and new this year. Dear Evan Hansen, Funny Girl, Hadestown, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Six and Some Like it Hot will be among the many show tables offering something for every kind of Broadway fan on Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

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Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction has three opt

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction has three options for you to get Squigs-ifed!

You can win a personalized illustration by Justin "Squigs" Robertson at tomorrow's live auction. You can also visit him at The Lights of Broadway Showcards table to pick up an exclusive, Into the Woods-inspired #The Lights of Broadway Flea Market" card or a Brown Derby caricature featured onstage in Lincoln Center Theater's Flying Over Sunset. Choose one or all three. There's no one way to #BroadwayFlea.

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is tomorrow in NYC's Theater District from 10 am to 7 pm.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #broadwaytheatre #bcefa #intothewoods #milkywhite

POV: You’re watching Broadway’s Kennedy Kanaga

POV: You’re watching Broadway’s Kennedy Kanagawa and Elizabeth Teeter announce the #BroadwayFlea Scavenger Hunt. Whether you’re in the theater district or at home, you can win a special #BroadwayFlea prize package.

But what are you to return with? Find out at 10 am this Sunday on Instagram Live.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Have lunch with two-time Tony Award winner Donna M

Have lunch with two-time Tony Award winner Donna Murphy, or virtually chat one-on-one with #Broadway favorites Alex Brightman, Victoria Clark, Myles Frost, Jonathan Groff, Michael R. Jackson, Richard Jay-Alexander, Jeremy Jordan, Lea Michele, Jordan Roth, power couple Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus and more when you win one of our #BroadwayFlea auctions.

Bid online now from our "Virtual Meet" highlight or in person at Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction this Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

🎼 Now is the time to seize these handwritten mu

🎼 Now is the time to seize these handwritten musical phrases from some of your favorite #Broadway shows. Memorable musical moments from Come From Away, Diana, Dear Evan Hansen, Frozen, Mrs. Doubtfire, Six and more as well as TV's Smash are all available to take home as part of #BroadwayFlea.

Bid online now from our "Musical Phrase" highlight or in person at Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction this Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

But wait, there's more! 🤯 You can count on seei

But wait, there's more! 🤯 You can count on seeing tables filled with trinkets and treasures from Come From Away, The Lion King, The Music Man, Wicked and nearly a dozen other shows at #BroadwayFlea this weekend.

Stop by and find something for every kind of Broadway fan at Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction this Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Celebrate the new Broadway season by winning openi

Celebrate the new Broadway season by winning opening night tickets to 1776, Almost Famous, KPOP, Leopoldstadt, The Piano Lesson, Ohio State Murders, Some Like it Hot and Topdog/Underdog at #BroadwayFlea.

Bid online now from our "Opening Tickets" highlight or in person at #BroadwayFlea this Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Everybody say yeah! It's Billy Porter's birthday.

Everybody say yeah! It's Billy Porter's birthday. We're celebrating with a look back on his longstanding support of Broadway Cares as a friend and member of our board. Billy, we are awe-struck by your illustrious performances and unwavering commitment to uplift. We hold you in our hearts today and every day. 🎂

Photos: Kevin Thomas Garcia, Matthew Murphy, Monica Simoes, Jacob Smith

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa #billyporter

You can win one-on-one virtual meetings with Tony

You can win one-on-one virtual meetings with Tony winners @kchenoweth, @realgavincreel, Nathan Lane, @brianstokesm, Bebe Neuwirth, @kelliohara, @officialbernadettepeters, David Hyde Pierce, Chita Rivera and Lillias White, Tony nominee Sara Bareilles and more.

Bid online now from our "Auction"highlight or in person at #BroadwayFlea this Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Can't make it to #BroadwayFlea Market & Grand Auct

Can't make it to #BroadwayFlea Market & Grand Auction? FleaBay is your chance to get in on the action without the auction.

Today through Saturday, September 24, bundles of #Broadway collectibles will be available in our eBay store every day at 2 pm Eastern. Stage-worn and signed costume pieces, show mugs, Playbill and poster bundles and more will all be available. 🎭

Once they're gone they are gone for good, so act quickly! Click our FleaBay highlight to connect to our store.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

We’re celebrating @raminkarimloo’s birthday wi

We’re celebrating @raminkarimloo’s birthday with a gift to you all: a gratituiously slow motion video of his featured strip at this year’s Broadway Bares. Happy birthday Ramin, you are man indeed. 🎂

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

We're waving through a window one last time as we

We're waving through a window one last time as we say goodbye to the amazing past and present companies of @dearevanhansen. Thank you for instilling audiences with the hope that even when the dark comes crashing through, they will be found. Congratulations on a sincerely amazing run. 📄
Photos: Matthew Murphy

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict

The #BroadwayFlea Market & Grand Auction is thrill

The #BroadwayFlea Market & Grand Auction is thrilled to welcome show tables both old and new this year. Dear Evan Hansen, Funny Girl, Hadestown, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Six and Some Like it Hot will be among the many show tables offering something for every kind of Broadway fan on Sunday, September 25.

#broadwayflea2022 #broadwayflea22 #fleamarket #broadwayfleamarket #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

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In reply toMelissa Claire

@melissaclaire93 We’ll be filling the streets in the heart of the Theater District rain or shine, as long as it's safe to do so. We keep a close eye on the weather and will share any updates on our social channels!

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@sudruk Vehicles will still be able to pass.

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In reply toBrad

@brad_m64 POTUS items will be available at the "Curtain Call" table (S43 on the map): https://t.co/ODy2CJsDx8

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In reply toMelissa Claire

@melissaclaire93 We’ll be filling the streets in the heart of the Theater District rain or shine, as long as it's safe to do so. We keep a close eye on the weather and will share any updates on our social channels!

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In reply toSudruk

@sudruk Vehicles will still be able to pass.

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In reply toBrad

@brad_m64 POTUS items will be available at the "Curtain Call" table (S43 on the map): https://t.co/ODy2CJsDx8

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