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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
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. […]
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 […]
Stars and Paws Align at Broadway Barks
Broadway’s brightest stars shared the spotlight with some of New York City’s most adoptable scene-stealers as Broadway Barks returned July 12, 2025, to Shubert Alley for a heartwarming afternoon of rescue and celebration. Dozens of dogs and cats from local shelters and rescue groups took centerstage, introduced to a cheering crowd of animal lovers eager […]
Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out Brings the Wonder of Oz to NYC
More than 200 of New York City’s fiercest dancers clicked their heels and created a larger-than-life, over-the-rainbow romp down the yellow brick road in the sexy, Oz-inspired Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom. This year’s Broadway Bares invited two sold-out audiences into a world of magic […]
Industry Luminaries Break Records at Annual Poker Tournament
Broadway’s official game night, Broadway Bets, brought together powerhouse industry insiders, celebrated stars and spirited fans on May 19, 2025, for an unforgettable evening of cards, camaraderie and record-breaking fundraising, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The annual evening of Texas Hold ’em poker at the legendary Sardi’s restaurant raised a record $546,500. […]
Broadway Community Shatters Record in Spring Fundraising Competition
The generosity of theater audiences across the country shined brightly over the past six weeks as donations to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ iconic Red Buckets raised a staggering and record-shattering $6,849,510 in the lobbies of 57 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions. Landing at the top of the Spring Fundraising Competition leaderboard were Broadway’s Sunset […]
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