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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 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

🎶 "Can you feel the love today?!" 💓 On #Nati

🎶 "Can you feel the love today?!" 💓 On #NationalHuggingDay we celebrate the great love stories of the #Broadway stage. Bring it in for a hug with your Broadway bestie. #broadwaymusicals #performingarts #theatrelife #bway #drama #art #performance #theatrearts #theatrenerd #theatrekid #musicals #musicaltheatre

🎶 "You're gonna love... MAY!" 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Broadway Backwards, the annual celebration of #LGBTQ+ love, will now take the stage on Monday, May 23, at #Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre. Tickets go on sale in April.

Photos by Curtis Brown, Monica Simoes, Jonathan Tichler

Swings are theater superheroes. From saving the sh

Swings are theater superheroes. From saving the show to holding red buckets afterward, Broadway Cares is forever indebted to talented and compassionate swings. You are the heartbeat of #Broadway! #EquityTeamSwing #SwingsSaveTheDay

Photos by Allison Stock, Michael Kushner, Monica SImoes

🌟 Join #Hamilton cast members for a live, priva

🌟 Join #Hamilton cast members for a live, private cooking class to benefit Broadway Cares.
🍳

Truffle Shuffle, a Bay Area-culinary education platform, hosts a #ValentinesDay themed brunch fundraiser on Saturday, February 12. Learn how to prepare smoked salmon eggs benedict from @truffleshuffle_sf co-founder Chef Jason McKinney.

You’ll receive an ingredients kit for two generous portions shipped straight to your door and enjoy special appearances by the cast during the class. Spaces are limited so sign up today in our bio link.

Live from New York, Anita's gonna get her skits to

Live from New York, Anita's gonna get her skits tonight! Ariana DeBose is a bullet shooting onto our TV screens as host of this evening's Saturday Night Live. We can't wait to see you shine tonight, Ariana! Photos by Evan Zimmerman

Oklahoma? You're OK! The national tour of Rodgers

Oklahoma? You're OK! The national tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein's @oklahomabway! is currently crossing the country in its surrey with the fringe on top. Many thanks to the company for bringing the Tony Award-winning revival to audiences in every territory. Photos by @evzmm and Matthew Murphy of @murphymade.

💐 "With a Little Bit of Luck," #theater audienc

💐 "With a Little Bit of Luck," #theater audiences across the country will take in @lctheater's glorious revival of @myfairladybway. Thanks to the company of actors, musicians, technicians, stage and company managers as well as all the other talented artists working to bring your production to #theater audiences this winter.

Photos by Joan Marcus

Taking off like a sparrow, the national touring co

Taking off like a sparrow, the national touring company of @TheBandsVisit are bringing the sweet sounds of Bet Hatikva to thirsty ears across the country. 🕊️ Thanks to those onstage, backstage and behind the scenes for sharing your beautiful story with #theater audiences across the country! Photos by Evan Zimmerman, MurphyMade

"It's time to dance!"💃🕺 This winter the comp

"It's time to dance!"💃🕺 This winter the company of @theprommusical is sharing their zazz with audiences across the country. Today we shout out the company onstage, backstage and behind the scenes for sharing their unruly hearts.

Photos by Deen van Meer

#Theater is alive and well across the country, wit

#Theater is alive and well across the country, with national tours crossing the nation to entertain audiences. Today we want to shout out the tremendous touring company of @Hadestown, whose cast and crew are bringing the sounds of Anais Mitchell's Tony-winning score "Any Way the Wind Blows." 🌹

Photos by T Charles Erickson

When they still see live theater during the dark m

When they still see live theater during the dark months of winter: that's a #greenflag. • Photos: Jenny Anderson, Curtis Brown, Marc J. Franklin.

It's NationalTriviaDay, so what's your favorite pi

It's NationalTriviaDay, so what's your favorite piece of #Broadway trivia?

(Here's a question to get the ball rolling: which iconic pop diva has Ariana DeBose not played on Broadway? Diana Ross, Donna Summer or Tina Turner?

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🎶 "Can you feel the love today?!" 💓 On #Nati

🎶 "Can you feel the love today?!" 💓 On #NationalHuggingDay we celebrate the great love stories of the #Broadway stage. Bring it in for a hug with your Broadway bestie. #broadwaymusicals #performingarts #theatrelife #bway #drama #art #performance #theatrearts #theatrenerd #theatrekid #musicals #musicaltheatre

🎶 "You're gonna love... MAY!" 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Broadway Backwards, the annual celebration of #LGBTQ+ love, will now take the stage on Monday, May 23, at #Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre. Tickets go on sale in April.

Photos by Curtis Brown, Monica Simoes, Jonathan Tichler

Swings are theater superheroes. From saving the sh

Swings are theater superheroes. From saving the show to holding red buckets afterward, Broadway Cares is forever indebted to talented and compassionate swings. You are the heartbeat of #Broadway! #EquityTeamSwing #SwingsSaveTheDay

Photos by Allison Stock, Michael Kushner, Monica SImoes

🌟 Join #Hamilton cast members for a live, priva

🌟 Join #Hamilton cast members for a live, private cooking class to benefit Broadway Cares.
🍳

Truffle Shuffle, a Bay Area-culinary education platform, hosts a #ValentinesDay themed brunch fundraiser on Saturday, February 12. Learn how to prepare smoked salmon eggs benedict from @truffleshuffle_sf co-founder Chef Jason McKinney.

You’ll receive an ingredients kit for two generous portions shipped straight to your door and enjoy special appearances by the cast during the class. Spaces are limited so sign up today in our bio link.

Live from New York, Anita's gonna get her skits to

Live from New York, Anita's gonna get her skits tonight! Ariana DeBose is a bullet shooting onto our TV screens as host of this evening's Saturday Night Live. We can't wait to see you shine tonight, Ariana! Photos by Evan Zimmerman

Oklahoma? You're OK! The national tour of Rodgers

Oklahoma? You're OK! The national tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein's @oklahomabway! is currently crossing the country in its surrey with the fringe on top. Many thanks to the company for bringing the Tony Award-winning revival to audiences in every territory. Photos by @evzmm and Matthew Murphy of @murphymade.

💐 "With a Little Bit of Luck," #theater audienc

💐 "With a Little Bit of Luck," #theater audiences across the country will take in @lctheater's glorious revival of @myfairladybway. Thanks to the company of actors, musicians, technicians, stage and company managers as well as all the other talented artists working to bring your production to #theater audiences this winter.

Photos by Joan Marcus

Taking off like a sparrow, the national touring co

Taking off like a sparrow, the national touring company of @TheBandsVisit are bringing the sweet sounds of Bet Hatikva to thirsty ears across the country. 🕊️ Thanks to those onstage, backstage and behind the scenes for sharing your beautiful story with #theater audiences across the country! Photos by Evan Zimmerman, MurphyMade

"It's time to dance!"💃🕺 This winter the comp

"It's time to dance!"💃🕺 This winter the company of @theprommusical is sharing their zazz with audiences across the country. Today we shout out the company onstage, backstage and behind the scenes for sharing their unruly hearts.

Photos by Deen van Meer

#Theater is alive and well across the country, wit

#Theater is alive and well across the country, with national tours crossing the nation to entertain audiences. Today we want to shout out the tremendous touring company of @Hadestown, whose cast and crew are bringing the sounds of Anais Mitchell's Tony-winning score "Any Way the Wind Blows." 🌹

Photos by T Charles Erickson

When they still see live theater during the dark m

When they still see live theater during the dark months of winter: that's a #greenflag. • Photos: Jenny Anderson, Curtis Brown, Marc J. Franklin.

It's NationalTriviaDay, so what's your favorite pi

It's NationalTriviaDay, so what's your favorite piece of #Broadway trivia?

(Here's a question to get the ball rolling: which iconic pop diva has Ariana DeBose not played on Broadway? Diana Ross, Donna Summer or Tina Turner?

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