BROADWAY BARES 19.0 "CLICK IT!" will be held on Sunday, June 21 with two performances only (9:30 PM & Midnight) at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). BROADWAY BARES 19.0 "CLICK IT!" is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.
The theme was officially announced and ticket sales were formally kicked off last night at Next Magazine's monthly "NextWorks" event at famed NYC bar SBNY (Splash) where Broadway Bares debuted in 1992. On hand to kick off the festivities were
Ben Curtis ("The Dell Guy"), and cast members from the Off Broadway musical hits
Altar Boyz and Naked Boys Singing.
In addition, BC/EFA presented a "sizzle reel" showcasing this year's theme. To see the exclusive video, CLICK HERE. The sizzle reel, produced by BC/EFA, includes a glimpse at the chiseled physiques from this year's photo shoot by Broadway Bares photographer Andrew Eccles.
Broadway's hottest boiz are grabbing their hard drives and the grlz are ready to play with some brand new software for what is sure to be a Broadway Bares that will fry more than your mother board. BROADWAY BARES 19.0 will have over 200 of Broadway's hottest dancers bringing the information superhighway to life and will surely have all of New York a"twitter."
BROADWAY BARES 19.0 "CLICK IT!" is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, executive produced by Tony Award-winner
Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Peepshow in Las Vegas), and will be directed by
Peter Gregus (
Jersey Boys).
Other guest stars and special events leading up to BROADWAY BARES will be announced in the coming weeks.
The first Broadway Bares in 1992 featured seven dancers stripping on a bar and raised over $8,000. Since then, the 18 previous editions of BROADWAY BARES have collectively raised over $5.5 million to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and grown to a full-fledged production featuring over 200 of Broadway's sexiest dancers.
TICKETING INFORMATION:
Tickets can be purchased online at www.BroadwayCares.org or by calling (212) 840-0770 x 268.
9:30 PM SHOW: $650 Benefactor - includes reserved seat at a cocktail table and open bar before the show; $250 VIP - includes non-reserved standing ticket in VIP area closest to stage or VIP Mezzanine with open bar before the show; $100 Priority - includes non-reserved standing ticket in Priority Viewing area close to the stage; $55 General Admission -non-reserved standing ticket.
MIDNIGHT SHOW: $650 Benefactor - includes reserved seat at a cocktail table and open bar before the show; $250 VIP - includes non-reserved standing ticket in VIP mezzanine with open bar before the show; $55 General Admission - non-reserved standing ticket.
BC/EFA is please to announce the return of the "VIP BACKSTAGE PASS" PACKAGE ($10,000). You and a guest will be escorted into Roseland for a sneak peek of dress rehearsal, and meet
Jerry Mitchell and a guest celebrity. Enjoy dinner and drinks at one of Jerry's favorite local restaurants with your personal escort and guest celebrity. Come back to Roseland and join the entire company backstage for a short visit before you are escorted to your table in the VIP lounge and stay for both shows. After the Midnight show, you will join the cast as VIP guests at the post-show cast-party. This package is extremely limited in availability.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organization. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theatre community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes and other critical illnesses across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $150 million dollars for critically needed services for people with AIDS and other serious illnesses. BC/EFA is the major supporter of seven programs at The Actors' Fund - including The AIDS Initiative, The
Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative, The
Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic, The Dancers' Resource and three supportive housing residences. BC/EFA also awards annual grants to over 400 AIDS and family service organizations nationwide.
For more information, call (212) 840-0770 x 268 or visit
www.BroadwayCares.org.