Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Offers Bernadette Peters 'Broadway Diva Package'

In-keeping with their series of once in a lifetime auction packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA)'s announces an ultimate Broadway Diva package

On Monday, November 9th, at 8:00PM, Tony, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner Bernadette Peters returns to Broadway for the first time in six years in a special one-night only concert at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre. Appearing with a 30-piece orchestra under the musical direction of Marvin Laird and directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, Broadway's beloved Bernadette will feature material from her Broadway career and recordings, including selections from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim. Be a part of this very special evening with this exclusive Extraordinary eBay package:

The lucky winner of this auction will receive:

¨ A pair of premium tickets to "Bernadette Peters - a special concert for Broadway Barks because Broadway Cares" on November 9th.
¨ Two VIP tickets to the post-performance party at Blue Fin where you will personally meet Bernadette for a once-in-a-lifetime photo.
¨ Two tickets to attend the private final dress rehearsal on the afternoon before the concert.
¨ A framed poster for the event signed by Ms. Peters and a copy of her New York Times best-selling children's book "Broadway Barks", also signed by Ms. Peters.

"Extraordinary EBay" is an online fundraising initiative started by BC/EFA in August 2008 geared at providing "once in a lifetime" theatrical experiences and extremely rare one-of-a-kind items to the highest bidder. Past "Extraordinary EBay" packages have included "Opening Night with Will Ferrell on Broadway", "Tickets to the final performance of RENT on Broadway", "Opening Night tickets and party passes for LIZA's at the Palace" and "VIP tickets to the inaugural taping of "Rosie Live". To keep abreast of new Extraordinary EBay packages, interested bidders should regularly visit the BC/EFA website - www.broadwaycares.org

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 $160 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 visit: www.BroadwayCares.org