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Preview of: 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 2024

Previous Issues

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

Happening Now

We’re here to take you “Back in Time” to ear

We’re here to take you “Back in Time” to earlier this week, when @bttfbway won the coveted title of Best Presentation at this year’s Red Bucket Follies! ⚡

After laughably lamenting that their show had been “Clooney’d” — a nod to their production closing to make way for George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck at the Winter Garden Theatre — the company celebrated their production’s well-loved run with parodied performances of songs from the show. The cast, led by Casey Likes, JJ Niemann and Jelani Remy, was joined in the number by several front-of-house staffers, including Sheryl Goldberg and Verna Hobson, who have proudly served at the Winter Garden for 25 and 33 years, respectively.

Start the car and relive the magic of the day with photo and video highlights at the link in bio 🚗💨

Written and directed by Jelani Remy
Choreographed by Chris Bailey, Jelani Remy and Gabi Stapula
Music and Lyrics by Glen Ballard, Alan Silvestri, Alan Menken, David Zipper and Huey Lewis
Music Direction by Ted Arthur and Chris Gurr
Stage Manager: Jamie Salinger
Costumes by Olivia Winkelman
Costumes donated by Revolution Dancewear
Performed by Aaron Alcaraz, Gregory Banks, Brendon Chan, Ryan Failla, Sam Gerber, Sheryl Goldberg, Jose Gonzalez, Adam Henley, Billy Hipkins, Verna Hobson, Gabriel Imperato, Joshua Johnson, Kimmy Immanuel, Camila Isabel, Katie LaDuca, Lizzy Legregin, Ruben Lugo, JJ Niemann, Jessie Peltier, Jelani Remy, Gabi Stapula, Davis Wayne

Just released: photos from this year’s radiant a

Just released: photos from this year’s radiant and resonant Red Bucket Follies, which brought powerhouse vocal performances, stirring dances and community joy to Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre on December 9 and 10. The heartwarming variety show honored 53 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising and raised a remarkable $5,320,146 ♥️💙

Discover the fundraising and presentation winners, and relive the magic of the event, at the link in bio ✨

📸: @rebeccajmichelson & @curtisbrownphotography

Backstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre, a few Red

Backstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre, a few Red Bucket Follies stars get a first look at the #RedBuckets fundraising total 🌟

Six weeks of dedicated fundraising across 53 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring shows led to a staggering $5,320,146 grand total. That’s more than 2 million warm meals this winter for people in need. Thank you for making a spectacular difference! ♥️

Stay tuned for more Red Bucket Follies photos and videos - and thank you to @coleescola, @actressjuliehalston, @therealjimparsons and @ruthieannmiles for joining in this special moment!

Six weeks of dedicated fundraising across Broadway

Six weeks of dedicated fundraising across Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours is about to be celebrated with two days of songs, skits and dances by Broadway’s best. Red Bucket Follies is about to begin! ♥️✨

For all who dropped dollars in a bucket, held #RedBuckets in theater lobbies or played a vital role in coordinating the fundraising backstage: thank you! People across the country are receiving meals, medication, health care and hope this holiday season because of your generosity. Now, on with the show!

Lip balms, lizards and Playbills - oh my! It’s t

Lip balms, lizards and Playbills - oh my! It’s the final weekend of #RedBuckets fundraising, so grab a friend, watch a show and get an exclusive item while doing good for the community.

Featured in this video:
🍒 Cherry ChapSticks from @andjulietbway
🦎 Handmade beaded lizards from @thelionking
🌹 Autographed paper roses from @hadestown
🎭 Signed legacy Playbills from @ohmaryplay

Great Scott! You don’t want to miss the cast of

Great Scott! You don’t want to miss the cast of @bttfbway share a one-of-a-kind song at this year’s #RedBucketFollies, set for next Monday and Tuesday at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre ⚡

They’ll be joined by a bevy of other shows sharing songs, skits and dances in celebration of their #RedBuckets fundraising, including Hell’s Kitchen, Suffs, Wicked and more. See the lineup of shows and special guests, and get tickets, at the link in bio ✨

5, 6, believe in yourself ✨ and in the national

5, 6, believe in yourself ✨ and in the national tours pliéing and slaying the #RedBuckets fundraising! Their efforts will be honored with a special performance at next week’s #RedBucketFollies, choreographed by Chaz Wolcott.

Dance your way to the link in bio to see the full list of shows participating, and to get tickets for Red Bucket Follies this Monday and Tuesday, December 9 and 10.

Only a few days left until #RedBucketFollies fills

Only a few days left until #RedBucketFollies fills the New Amsterdam Theatre with Broadway’s best, brightest and most generous 🌟

Get tickets now at the link in bio for the celebratory performances of songs, skits and dances.

Emma Pittman stayed gold during her stellar stage

Emma Pittman stayed gold during her stellar stage appeal for Broadway Cares! 💛 Thank you to the company of @outsidersmusical for extending your chosen family to reach people in need across the country ♥️

See the full list of shows participating in the final week of #RedBuckets fundraising at the link in bio.

“With one look,” David Thaxton’s #RedBuckets

“With one look,” David Thaxton’s #RedBuckets curtain appeal captured the audience’s heart and inspired them to make a difference at @sunsetblvdmusical! Thanks to David and the entire company for your incredible support providing meals and medication, health care and hope 💙🌟

See the full list of shows participating in the final week of Red Buckets fundraising at the link in bio 🩸

Your top songs included the Broadway Cares appeals

Your top songs included the Broadway Cares appeals speech ♥️💙

Time is running out to make a difference this #Giv

Time is running out to make a difference this #GivingTuesday! ⏳ Your gift today can still change lives: $30 fills three bags of groceries for someone in need, and $15 provides a telehealth visit for a performer facing health challenges.

Plus, with a $100,000 match from Broadway Cares champions Peg and Gary Wendlandt, your impact will be DOUBLED - but only until midnight! 🌟 Don’t miss your last chance to give and make twice the difference at the link in bio.

📸: @benjaminriveraphotography

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We’re here to take you “Back in Time” to ear

We’re here to take you “Back in Time” to earlier this week, when @bttfbway won the coveted title of Best Presentation at this year’s Red Bucket Follies! ⚡

After laughably lamenting that their show had been “Clooney’d” — a nod to their production closing to make way for George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck at the Winter Garden Theatre — the company celebrated their production’s well-loved run with parodied performances of songs from the show. The cast, led by Casey Likes, JJ Niemann and Jelani Remy, was joined in the number by several front-of-house staffers, including Sheryl Goldberg and Verna Hobson, who have proudly served at the Winter Garden for 25 and 33 years, respectively.

Start the car and relive the magic of the day with photo and video highlights at the link in bio 🚗💨

Written and directed by Jelani Remy
Choreographed by Chris Bailey, Jelani Remy and Gabi Stapula
Music and Lyrics by Glen Ballard, Alan Silvestri, Alan Menken, David Zipper and Huey Lewis
Music Direction by Ted Arthur and Chris Gurr
Stage Manager: Jamie Salinger
Costumes by Olivia Winkelman
Costumes donated by Revolution Dancewear
Performed by Aaron Alcaraz, Gregory Banks, Brendon Chan, Ryan Failla, Sam Gerber, Sheryl Goldberg, Jose Gonzalez, Adam Henley, Billy Hipkins, Verna Hobson, Gabriel Imperato, Joshua Johnson, Kimmy Immanuel, Camila Isabel, Katie LaDuca, Lizzy Legregin, Ruben Lugo, JJ Niemann, Jessie Peltier, Jelani Remy, Gabi Stapula, Davis Wayne

Just released: photos from this year’s radiant a

Just released: photos from this year’s radiant and resonant Red Bucket Follies, which brought powerhouse vocal performances, stirring dances and community joy to Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre on December 9 and 10. The heartwarming variety show honored 53 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising and raised a remarkable $5,320,146 ♥️💙

Discover the fundraising and presentation winners, and relive the magic of the event, at the link in bio ✨

📸: @rebeccajmichelson & @curtisbrownphotography

Backstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre, a few Red

Backstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre, a few Red Bucket Follies stars get a first look at the #RedBuckets fundraising total 🌟

Six weeks of dedicated fundraising across 53 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring shows led to a staggering $5,320,146 grand total. That’s more than 2 million warm meals this winter for people in need. Thank you for making a spectacular difference! ♥️

Stay tuned for more Red Bucket Follies photos and videos - and thank you to @coleescola, @actressjuliehalston, @therealjimparsons and @ruthieannmiles for joining in this special moment!

Six weeks of dedicated fundraising across Broadway

Six weeks of dedicated fundraising across Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours is about to be celebrated with two days of songs, skits and dances by Broadway’s best. Red Bucket Follies is about to begin! ♥️✨

For all who dropped dollars in a bucket, held #RedBuckets in theater lobbies or played a vital role in coordinating the fundraising backstage: thank you! People across the country are receiving meals, medication, health care and hope this holiday season because of your generosity. Now, on with the show!

Lip balms, lizards and Playbills - oh my! It’s t

Lip balms, lizards and Playbills - oh my! It’s the final weekend of #RedBuckets fundraising, so grab a friend, watch a show and get an exclusive item while doing good for the community.

Featured in this video:
🍒 Cherry ChapSticks from @andjulietbway
🦎 Handmade beaded lizards from @thelionking
🌹 Autographed paper roses from @hadestown
🎭 Signed legacy Playbills from @ohmaryplay

Great Scott! You don’t want to miss the cast of

Great Scott! You don’t want to miss the cast of @bttfbway share a one-of-a-kind song at this year’s #RedBucketFollies, set for next Monday and Tuesday at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre ⚡

They’ll be joined by a bevy of other shows sharing songs, skits and dances in celebration of their #RedBuckets fundraising, including Hell’s Kitchen, Suffs, Wicked and more. See the lineup of shows and special guests, and get tickets, at the link in bio ✨

5, 6, believe in yourself ✨ and in the national

5, 6, believe in yourself ✨ and in the national tours pliéing and slaying the #RedBuckets fundraising! Their efforts will be honored with a special performance at next week’s #RedBucketFollies, choreographed by Chaz Wolcott.

Dance your way to the link in bio to see the full list of shows participating, and to get tickets for Red Bucket Follies this Monday and Tuesday, December 9 and 10.

Only a few days left until #RedBucketFollies fills

Only a few days left until #RedBucketFollies fills the New Amsterdam Theatre with Broadway’s best, brightest and most generous 🌟

Get tickets now at the link in bio for the celebratory performances of songs, skits and dances.

Emma Pittman stayed gold during her stellar stage

Emma Pittman stayed gold during her stellar stage appeal for Broadway Cares! 💛 Thank you to the company of @outsidersmusical for extending your chosen family to reach people in need across the country ♥️

See the full list of shows participating in the final week of #RedBuckets fundraising at the link in bio.

“With one look,” David Thaxton’s #RedBuckets

“With one look,” David Thaxton’s #RedBuckets curtain appeal captured the audience’s heart and inspired them to make a difference at @sunsetblvdmusical! Thanks to David and the entire company for your incredible support providing meals and medication, health care and hope 💙🌟

See the full list of shows participating in the final week of Red Buckets fundraising at the link in bio 🩸

Your top songs included the Broadway Cares appeals

Your top songs included the Broadway Cares appeals speech ♥️💙

Time is running out to make a difference this #Giv

Time is running out to make a difference this #GivingTuesday! ⏳ Your gift today can still change lives: $30 fills three bags of groceries for someone in need, and $15 provides a telehealth visit for a performer facing health challenges.

Plus, with a $100,000 match from Broadway Cares champions Peg and Gary Wendlandt, your impact will be DOUBLED - but only until midnight! 🌟 Don’t miss your last chance to give and make twice the difference at the link in bio.

📸: @benjaminriveraphotography

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