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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 2022

Previous Issues

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

Happening Now

Happy HoliBay! One of a kind gifts for the theater

Happy HoliBay! One of a kind gifts for the theater lover in your life are still available at our eBay store. Find signed surprise poster and Playbill bundles and more keepsakes at every price point.

Don’t miss out on these rare gifts, tap through our story to shop.

#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 come to this place for magic!” Nicole Kid

“We come to this place for magic!”

Nicole Kidman jump starts our final week of #RedBuckets Fall Fundraising with magic of her own - a $100,000 donation in honor of friend and fellow Australian Hugh Jackman and the company of The Music Man.

That’s 20,000 meals and 2,000 doctor visits this holiday season for those living with HIV/AIDS, struggling with COVID-19 or facing other life-threatening challenges.

The donation came during a thrilling post-show auction for the straw hat Hugh wears during the show at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Broadway Cares is blessed with friends across Broadway. We have no greater champion than Hugh Jackman. This extraordinary gift from his pal Nicole is by far the largest donation for any one auction item ever.

After Hugh placed the hat on her head, Nicole borrowed the microphone from auctioneer and cast member @nicholastheward to tell the audience: “I love you. I love Broadway. And I love what they do (at) Broadway Cares!”

Video credits: @delischmi95, @dominiquemoreno_, @april__freman, @katiemoyeswilliams, @grace.welte, @thedaltonfamily

#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

Find rare stocking stuffers and support Broadway C

Find rare stocking stuffers and support Broadway Cares at the same time with HoliBay! These offerings available through our eBay store include something for Broadway lovers at every price point from current and closed Broadway productions.

Don’t miss out on these rare gifts, tap through our story to shop.

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

#BlackFriday is your chance to snag a gift that gi

#BlackFriday is your chance to snag a gift that gives back for every theater lover on your list. Take your love of Broadway with you where ever you go with the Broadway Cares Collection water bottle, totebag, t-shirt, and hat. With every purchase, you help provide meals and medication, health care and hope to those struggling this holiday season.

#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

Sure “Turkey Lurkey Time” is a Christmas song,

Sure “Turkey Lurkey Time” is a Christmas song, but for us it’s a turkey day reminder to give thanks to you. In the year since Broadway reopened, Broadway Cares cautiously stepped back into theaters for our live events, hoping audiences would join us. Your enthusiasm to be with us exceeded our wildest dreams.

Thank you for returning with open arms and full hearts. Along with the entire theater community, you’ve embraced our efforts with passion and generosity. Let’s make a wish, and may all our wishes come true!

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #thanksgiving #turkeylurkeytime #turkeylurkey #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Pop Quiz: Each Playbill available for #RedBuckets

Pop Quiz: Each Playbill available for #RedBuckets donations is ...
a. hand-signed by performers like @SixTheMusical's @cassiemsilva
b. providing meals and medication to those in need
c. all of the above

(ǝʌoqɐ ǝɥʇ ɟo ןןɐ 'ɔ sı ɹǝʍsuɐ ʇɔǝɹɹoɔ ǝɥ⊥)

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

From aprons at @aladdin to signed sheet music at @

From aprons at @aladdin to signed sheet music at @strangeloopbway, Broadway shows are pulling out all the stops to deliver meals, medicine, health care and hope for those who need it most. You can get rare items from your favorite Broadway shows until #RedBuckets Fall Fundraising ends on Sunday, December 4.

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #wickedbroadway #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #aladdinbroadway #astrangeloop #wickedmusical #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Make a charitable change with some of your favorit

Make a charitable change with some of your favorite shows across the country. The touring company of @wicked_musical is providing meals and medication to those in need this fall. You can help by stopping at our #RedBuckets at Wicked and dozens of other shows before December 4.

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #wickedbroadway #wicked #wickedmusical #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

This holiday season, deck the halls with a little

This holiday season, deck the halls with a little help from Broadway Cares. In addition to having an iconic Christmas with our Legends ornaments featuring Broadway luminaries like @theebillyporter and the late Angela Lansbury, you can trim your tree with our @playbill ornaments featuring long-running Broadway musicals.

Celebrate the 2021-22 Broadway season with the Broadway Cares Classic Collection ornament. What's more, you can add more razzle-dazzle to your holiday with Broadway Cares essentials like wrapping paper and cards. Tap through our story to purchase!

#RedBuckets have landed in Arendelle! The touring

#RedBuckets have landed in Arendelle! The touring company of @frozenbroadway has joined our fall fundraising campaign. Our Red Buckets are an open door to health care, meals and medication for those in need this giving season.

Photos by @murphymade

Ya got trouble, @musicmanbway! The #RedBuckets Fal

Ya got trouble, @musicmanbway! The #RedBuckets Fall Fundraising competition is heating up with @veaseyville and the company of @strangeloopbway urging audience members to prove their allyship and help A Strange Loop become this season’s top fundraiser. Will they ruffle enough feathers to come out on top or will a third contender upset both shows?

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

Make this #GivingTuesday one to remember and help

Make this #GivingTuesday one to remember and help us provide 200,000 meals to those in need. Join co-chair Tom Kirdahy and start a fundraiser of your own. With support from your family, friends and colleagues, you can make an incredible difference this holiday season. Tap our Giving Tuesday highlight to learn more.

Giving Tuesday is November 29. 🫂

Follow on Instagram

Happy HoliBay! One of a kind gifts for the theater

Happy HoliBay! One of a kind gifts for the theater lover in your life are still available at our eBay store. Find signed surprise poster and Playbill bundles and more keepsakes at every price point.

Don’t miss out on these rare gifts, tap through our story to shop.

#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 come to this place for magic!” Nicole Kid

“We come to this place for magic!”

Nicole Kidman jump starts our final week of #RedBuckets Fall Fundraising with magic of her own - a $100,000 donation in honor of friend and fellow Australian Hugh Jackman and the company of The Music Man.

That’s 20,000 meals and 2,000 doctor visits this holiday season for those living with HIV/AIDS, struggling with COVID-19 or facing other life-threatening challenges.

The donation came during a thrilling post-show auction for the straw hat Hugh wears during the show at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Broadway Cares is blessed with friends across Broadway. We have no greater champion than Hugh Jackman. This extraordinary gift from his pal Nicole is by far the largest donation for any one auction item ever.

After Hugh placed the hat on her head, Nicole borrowed the microphone from auctioneer and cast member @nicholastheward to tell the audience: “I love you. I love Broadway. And I love what they do (at) Broadway Cares!”

Video credits: @delischmi95, @dominiquemoreno_, @april__freman, @katiemoyeswilliams, @grace.welte, @thedaltonfamily

#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

Find rare stocking stuffers and support Broadway C

Find rare stocking stuffers and support Broadway Cares at the same time with HoliBay! These offerings available through our eBay store include something for Broadway lovers at every price point from current and closed Broadway productions.

Don’t miss out on these rare gifts, tap through our story to shop.

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

#BlackFriday is your chance to snag a gift that gi

#BlackFriday is your chance to snag a gift that gives back for every theater lover on your list. Take your love of Broadway with you where ever you go with the Broadway Cares Collection water bottle, totebag, t-shirt, and hat. With every purchase, you help provide meals and medication, health care and hope to those struggling this holiday season.

#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

Sure “Turkey Lurkey Time” is a Christmas song,

Sure “Turkey Lurkey Time” is a Christmas song, but for us it’s a turkey day reminder to give thanks to you. In the year since Broadway reopened, Broadway Cares cautiously stepped back into theaters for our live events, hoping audiences would join us. Your enthusiasm to be with us exceeded our wildest dreams.

Thank you for returning with open arms and full hearts. Along with the entire theater community, you’ve embraced our efforts with passion and generosity. Let’s make a wish, and may all our wishes come true!

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #thanksgiving #turkeylurkeytime #turkeylurkey #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Pop Quiz: Each Playbill available for #RedBuckets

Pop Quiz: Each Playbill available for #RedBuckets donations is ...
a. hand-signed by performers like @SixTheMusical's @cassiemsilva
b. providing meals and medication to those in need
c. all of the above

(ǝʌoqɐ ǝɥʇ ɟo ןןɐ 'ɔ sı ɹǝʍsuɐ ʇɔǝɹɹoɔ ǝɥ⊥)

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

From aprons at @aladdin to signed sheet music at @

From aprons at @aladdin to signed sheet music at @strangeloopbway, Broadway shows are pulling out all the stops to deliver meals, medicine, health care and hope for those who need it most. You can get rare items from your favorite Broadway shows until #RedBuckets Fall Fundraising ends on Sunday, December 4.

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #wickedbroadway #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #aladdinbroadway #astrangeloop #wickedmusical #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #broadwayworld #theatreislife #musicalshow #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

Make a charitable change with some of your favorit

Make a charitable change with some of your favorite shows across the country. The touring company of @wicked_musical is providing meals and medication to those in need this fall. You can help by stopping at our #RedBuckets at Wicked and dozens of other shows before December 4.

#broadway #musicaltheatre #musicals #theatrelife #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #theatrelife #theatrelove #theaterlife #broadwaymusicals #theatrekids #broadwayshow #broadwaymemes #theaterkids #theatrenerd #theaterkid #theatrelover #musicaltheatrelife #broadwaybaby #wickedbroadway #wicked #wickedmusical #theatrefamily #broadwaytheatre #theaterdistrict #bcefa

This holiday season, deck the halls with a little

This holiday season, deck the halls with a little help from Broadway Cares. In addition to having an iconic Christmas with our Legends ornaments featuring Broadway luminaries like @theebillyporter and the late Angela Lansbury, you can trim your tree with our @playbill ornaments featuring long-running Broadway musicals.

Celebrate the 2021-22 Broadway season with the Broadway Cares Classic Collection ornament. What's more, you can add more razzle-dazzle to your holiday with Broadway Cares essentials like wrapping paper and cards. Tap through our story to purchase!

#RedBuckets have landed in Arendelle! The touring

#RedBuckets have landed in Arendelle! The touring company of @frozenbroadway has joined our fall fundraising campaign. Our Red Buckets are an open door to health care, meals and medication for those in need this giving season.

Photos by @murphymade

Ya got trouble, @musicmanbway! The #RedBuckets Fal

Ya got trouble, @musicmanbway! The #RedBuckets Fall Fundraising competition is heating up with @veaseyville and the company of @strangeloopbway urging audience members to prove their allyship and help A Strange Loop become this season’s top fundraiser. Will they ruffle enough feathers to come out on top or will a third contender upset both shows?

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

Make this #GivingTuesday one to remember and help

Make this #GivingTuesday one to remember and help us provide 200,000 meals to those in need. Join co-chair Tom Kirdahy and start a fundraiser of your own. With support from your family, friends and colleagues, you can make an incredible difference this holiday season. Tap our Giving Tuesday highlight to learn more.

Giving Tuesday is November 29. 🫂

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