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25th Annual Gypsy Of The Year Raises $4,343,234

  From humorous solo skits to thrilling original dances, the 25th anniversary of Gypsy of the Year celebrated past and present gypsies with verve, vigor and heartfelt appreciation for those who give it their all eight shows a week. More than 250 gypsies, the most talented singers and dancers in the ensembles of Broadway and […]

24th Annual Gypsy Of The Year Raises $3,902,608

In the words of celebrated lyricist Fred Ebb, “We’re a special kind of people known as show people.” And for the 24th year, the best and brightest Broadway show people showed just how special they are with a rousing, emotional and heart-pounding edition of Gypsy of the Year. The annual event is the culminating celebration […]

Gypsy Of The Year Raises All-Time High $4,895,253

The 23rd Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition raised an all-time high $4,895,253, thanks to the tireless work of 53 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies during six weeks of intensive fundraising this fall.The grand total was announced at the December 6 performance of Gypsy of the Year, an afternoon of songs, original skits and dances […]

22nd Annual Gypsy Of The Year Raises $3,776,720!

Well, Hello Dolly … and a most gracious and high-stepping bow to the extraordinary and generous enthusiasm of 63 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies whose amazing fundraising efforts will allow BC/EFA to provide essential services support for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States. An afternoon of standing ovations at […]

BC/EFA’s 21st Annual Gypsy Of The Year Competition Breaks Fundraising Records

An enthralled Palace Theatre audience leapt to its feet when Bernadette Peters and Superior Donuts’Michael McKean(#1)announced that a record-breaking $4,630,695 had been raised during the six weeks of collections by Broadway, Off-Broadway and National Tour companies. This astonishing total from 2009’s GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition surpassed the previous record of $3,927,000 raised in 2007 […]

The 20th Annual Gypsy Of The Year Competition

Since 1989, Gypsy Of The Year’s 20 Editions Have Raised A Grand Total of $35 Million!! The 20th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,061,000 had been raised by the 63 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.  Since 1989, the 20 editions of Gypsy […]

The 19th Annual Gypsy Of The Year Raises $3,927,000

The 19th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This beats the previous record of $3,420,000 set in 2004. To date, the 19 editions of GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION have […]

18th Annual Gypsy Of The Year Raises An Astonishing $2,992,800

The 18th AnnualGYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION brought in just under $3 million for BC/EFA, thanks to the efforts of 58 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway and National Touring shows. Held December 4th and 5th at 52nd Street’s Neil Simon Theatre (home of Hairspray),this year’s event earned $2,992,800,edging past 2005’s total of $2,972,721. To date, the 18 […]

The 17th Annual Gypsy Raises Almost $3 Million!

Keith Roberts, star of MOVIN’ OUT in the opening number.   BC/EFA’s 17th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition raised $2,972,721, over $200,000 more than 2004’s total of $2,754,632 thanks to the efforts of 59 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway and National Tour companies. . The high-energy cast of Spamalot led the fundraising during this six-week period, […]

The 16th Annual Gypsy Of The Year Competition

The Neil Simon Theatre – home of HAIRSPRAY   Gypsy of The Year Competition opening number Photo Credit: John Quilty Thanks to the efforts of 55 Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Touring shows, volunteers, and generous theater audiences, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS 16th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition raised an impressive $2,754,631 – second only […]