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26th Annual Gypsy Of The Year

  From a 40th anniversary celebration of the groundbreaking show The Wiz to poignant social commentary on today’s headlines expressed through dance, the 26th annual edition of Gypsy of the Year showcased the immense talent displayed eight times a week by the gypsies of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions. More than 200 gypsies came […]

Broadway Bares: Rock Hard! Shakes, Rattles & Disrobes

  Broadway Bares: Rock Hard!, a luscious, modern-day mix tape of sensual sights and sounds featuring 170 of New York’s sexiest dancers, celebrated its move to a new home on June 22, 2014, by raising $1,386,105 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Honoring iconic music moments and songs from Elvis to Pink, Aerosmith to Prince, […]

28th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition

The generosity of theatre fans during six weeks of fundraising by 57 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies helped push the 28th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition to another record high, raising $4,532,129 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.Broadway veterans Idina Menzel and Denzel Washington joined newcomers Bryan Cranston and Fran Drescher on April 21, 2014, to […]

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 […]

Chita Rivera Wows Sold-Out Crowd at Celebratory Benefit

The cheers for Chita started with the overture. By the time she had risen from the stage floor and stood front-and-center a few minutes later, the roar for her was deafening. Basked in a single spotlight, Chita Rivera owned the August Wilson Theatre and the hearts of the 1,300 sitting rapt before her. At that […]

Broadway Bares 23: United Strips of America

  Broadway Bares 23: United Strips of America, a randy road trip of modern-day burlesque featuring 220 of New York’s sexiest dancers, raised an all-time record high for the fourth year in a row, hitting $1,430,241 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The 23rd edition of the consistently sold-out annual show celebrated America’s fruited plains […]

The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me

During the 20th anniversary performance of The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me, history echoed through the Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College. For many, it was a vivid recreation of the love, laughter and loss they had witnessed first-hand. For others, the evening shared a history written before they were born.The landmark show triumphantly […]

Easter Bonnet Competition Raises A Record $4,250,542

The staggering grand total raised during the 27th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition was rivaled only by the voluminous array of talent that graced the stage for two memorable performances featuring a slew of Tony, Oscar and Emmy winners and nominees – and more than 200 of the best actors, singers and dancers in New York. […]

Broadway Bares: Winter Burlesque

  Broadway Bares turned New York City’s XL Nightclub into a steamy wonderland on Sunday, January 27, as Winter Burlesque heated up the stage for two standing-room-only performances. The official kickoff of the 2013 Broadway Bares season, Winter Burlesque raised an impressive $35,428 for Broadway Cares. Winter Burlesque included some of Broadway Bares most memorable numbers […]

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 […]