Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
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2026 Direct Services Grants Reach Record $3 Million
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awarded a record $3,007,500 to 265 direct services organizations in June 2026, providing life-affirming healthcare, housing, emergency assistance and other critical support to people facing illness and hardship across the country. This record-breaking grant round marks the largest single-round increase in Broadway Cares’ history, bringing the organization’s 2026 National Grants Program […]
Broadway Bares: License to Strip Unleashes High-Stakes Seduction
More than 200 of New York City’s fiercest dancers accomplished their mission of infiltrating Hammerstein Ballroom for Broadway Bares: License to Strip on Sunday, June 21, 2026, delivering an evening of high-stakes seduction and larger-than-life spectacle.
Broadway’s Poker Tournament Ups the Ante, Breaks Records
Broadway’s official game night, Broadway Bets, stacked the deck with stars, industry power players and spirited fans on May 18, 2026, for a high-energy evening of poker that raised a record-shattering $989,528. Produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, this year’s event welcomed the largest number of players in its history in a joyful celebration of community, competition and generosity
Broadway Turns Applause into Action, Shatters Spring Fundraising Record
Theater audiences and the companies of 54 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring shows turned applause into action and passion into purpose, fueling a spring record $7,135,088 raised through Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ iconic #RedBuckets.
Broadway Dream Roles Delivers a Night of Star Power and Dream Casting
A dynamic mix of Broadway mainstays and rising stars lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 20, 2026, for Broadway Dream Roles. The lineup shared the songs from roles they’ve never gotten to play on a Broadway stage – until now, revealing the role that remained just out of reach, along with the story behind why
Broadway Hits the Ground Running at NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K
The energy of Broadway hit the pavement of New York City’s Governors Island as stars, fans and supporters alike laced up for the fourth annual NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K, running and walking in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
20th Anniversary Broadway Backwards Raises Record $1,223,681
Broadway Backwards marked its 20th anniversary with a powerhouse evening of show-stopping performances, soul-stirring LGBTQ+ storytelling and record-breaking fundraising on March 23, 2026, at the Gershwin Theatre. The evening transformed beloved songs from the Broadway canon into bold, queer anthems that celebrate love, identity and community
Record Food Grants Shared with 158 Organizations Nationwide
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awarded a record $3,207,500 to 158 food pantries, meal delivery services and congregate meal programs nationwide on February 10, 2026. These vital grants are made possible by the extraordinary passion and commitment of the theater community and generosity of audiences on Broadway, Off-Broadway and across the country through the annual #RedBuckets fall fundraising campaign and Broadway Cares donors
From One Mile to 26.2, Broadway Runs for Broadway Cares
Broadway brought its passion and perseverance to the streets of New York City, transforming race day into a powerful show of community in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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
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