Schmackary's Cookies, aka: The Official Cookie of Broadway, hosts "Broadway Bakes" a special benefit for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, this week May 27-31. Schmackary's will donate half the proceeds and all tips generated from this event to BCEFA as part of this special pre-Tony Awards 'Thank You Broadway' event.
"We just celebrated the 1st birthday of our Schmackary's store and one of the biggest reasons for our success is because Broadway and the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood have supported us from day one," said Schmackary's owner & creator, Zachary "Schmackary" Schmahl. "In a small token of appreciation, we want to say thank you to this wonderful community for embracing us with open arms."
Over a dozen Broadway stars have agreed to work behind the counter from 3-6pm all week at Schmackary's as part of this "Broadway Bakes" event. Among the stars slated to attend for the rest of the week include:
Wednesday:
Rob McClure, Chaplin (2013 Tony nominee)Thursday:
Corey Cott, Newsies
Ben Fankenhauser, Newsies
Ryan Steele, Matilda, Newsies
Friday:
Benj Pasek, A Christmas Story (2013 Tony nominee)
Justin Paul,A Christmas Story (2013 Tony nominee)
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Peter and the Star Catcher (Tony nominee), The Glass Menagerie
Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Newsies, Tuck Everlasting
Photo Credit: Walter McBride / WM Photos
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