STAGE TUBE: Alan Cumming and CABARET Kick off BC/EFA's Gypsy of the Year 2014

Alan Cumming and the cast of Cabaret are kicking off the six weeks of fundraising that will lead up to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS's 26th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition on Monday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 9 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The event, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares, is the culminating chapter of fall fundraising efforts by Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies.

Gypsy of the Year honors the tireless work of theatre's ensemble singers and dancers, known as "gypsies." For two afternoons, more than 200 of New York's most talented gypsies and their special guests will perform original skits, songs and dances. Awards are presented to the top fundraisers and for the best presentation during the two performances. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theatre community, BC/EFA has raised more than $250 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States since 1988.

Advance tickets to Gypsy of the Year can now be purchased online at broadwaycares.org or by calling 212.840.0770, ext. 268. VIP and Priority tickets are $375 and $250, respectively, and other tickets are available at $130, $50 and $30.

In the video, Cumming takes us backstage to see castmembers singing Playbills and posters to be auctioned for BC/EFA and discusses the importance of artists giving back to the Broadway community.