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Broadway Backwards 7 Raises a Record $329,000
Broadway Backwards 7, the once-a-year celebration of the gay and lesbian community, our friends and families, raised a record-breaking $329,000 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. The sold-out show on March 5, 2012, left the audience cheering 20 unforgettable performances by stars from Broadway and […]
Fred Ebb Legacy Continues To Lift BC/EFA
Leila Josefowicz, violin and John Novacek, piano 2011-12 Michael Palm Series
There was a lot to smile about Friday night, February 10, at the elegant Tribeca penthouse apartment – and Classical Action concert hall — of Kevin Roon and Simon Yates. Violinist Leila Josefowicz and pianist John Novacek offered a stunning and varied recital program, ranging from De Falla and Schumann to John Adams, in the […]
Audiences Respond to Heartfelt Appeals
Bringing the ovation at the Marquis Theatre to a momentary pause, Bernadette Peters, star of the acclaimed Folliesrevival, steps forward and begins an impassioned appeal that’s echoed on stages across Broadway, off-Broadway and by national touring companies. “Twice a year, the theatre community comes together in support of a marvelous organization, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS…” […]
The Red Ribbon and Broadway Cares
The gesture of wearing a simple red ribbon to honor those battling AIDS first gained national prominence when actors at the 45th Annual Tony Awards pinned them to their tuxedos and gowns. Now, 20 years later, the red ribbon is the most enduring symbol of a crisis that continues to mercilessly strike men, women and […]
Hugh Jackman’s Return Raises Record $1,789,580
Bringing his wit, charm and a little bit of playful cajoling, Hugh Jackman’s return to Broadway not only broke box office records, but also helped fill a widening gap of financial support for hundreds of AIDS and family service organizations across the country. Opening on November 10, 2011, Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway played […]
Christmas Eve Plays Santa For Broadway’s Leading Men
The incomparable Ann Harada returned to make her holiday wishes – and those of some of Broadway’s hunkiest leading men – come true as Avenue Q‘s politically incorrect and hysterical Christmas Eve celebrated the holidays with a one-night-only benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. For the third year, Harada stepped into the character that […]
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 […]
Broadway Flea Market Extends Into Times Square Raising $547,658
Theatre fans opened their hearts and wallets at the 25th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, propelling the unrivaled outdoor event to raise an astonishing $547,658. The all-day event, held September 25, 2011, extended beyond its traditional West 44th Street location to include the Times Square pedestrian plaza on Broadway between West 43rd and […]
Up Our Alley 13 Scores with $120,000
Whoever said 13 was an unlucky number? Classical Action’s 13th annual benefit bowling bonanza was anything but unlucky, raising more than $120,000 and making it the second-highest edition of Up Our Alley since it started in 1999. The 2011 total was up $41,000 over last year. To expand participation, the traditional heart and soul of Up Our Alley, […]
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