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Danny Whitman is Director of Development at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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Photos: Inside West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre's Star-Studded Gala Reopening
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 15, 2025

Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora held the official Renaissance Gala last night on Monday April 14th, marking the reopening of one of New York City’s most beloved cabaret venues, The Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Video: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, and More at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Renaissance Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

The Laurie Beechman Theatre celebrated its reopening last night, April 14, at the Renaissance Gala. Check out video clips from the evening and learn more here! 
NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K Participants Raise $59,874 for Broadway Cares
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Broadway Cares supporters ran and walked in the third NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K in support of Broadway Cares. Learn more about the event and the money raised.
Broadway Cares' Red Buckets to Return to Theaters Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Broadway Cares' #RedBuckets will make their return tonight (Friday, March 14, 2025), carried by cast members and volunteers at Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions across the country.
Broadway Cares Sends $2.9 Million to Food and Meal Delivery Programs Across the Country
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Broadway Cares  has awarded a record $2,912,500 to 148 food pantries, meal delivery services and congregate meal programs nationwide. Learn more about the grants.
Broadway Bares to Return in June at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

More than 150 sizzling dancers will light up the stage with world-class choreography and spectacular striptease when Broadway Bares returns in June 2025. Learn more about the event!
Broadway Cares Provides $500,000 in Emergency Grants to Support California Wildfire Recovery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Broadway Cares has awarded $500,000 in emergency grants to help Los Angeles-area residents and first responders as they continue to battle the barrage of wildfires devastating the region. Learn more.
A WONDERFUL WORLD & Broadway Cares to Support New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

The company of the Broadway musical A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will lead a special ongoing effort to support those affected by the horrific incident that took place in New Orleans, LA. Learn more.
A Pitch-Perfect Tribute to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Executive Director Tom Viola
by Richard Jay-Alexander - Dec 17, 2024

It was a room full of love last night, at New York City’s Edison Ballroom, where decades worth of Broadway royalty, Industry professionals and multiple award winners came to honor the legacy of Tom Viola, as he prepares to retire at the end of this year from his 36 year run as Executive Director of BROADWAY CARES / EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS.
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2024

All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below. 
Photos: Inside �¿Drew & Dane's 32nd Annual Festivity Supporting Broadway Cares
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

On Monday evening, Broadway had its holiday season kick-off at Sony Hall with Drew & Dane’s 32nd Annual Festivity, Five Golden Rings, inspired by the 2024 Paris Olympics and reflecting the incredibly strong bonds and resilience of the Broadway community. The dinner and show were a benefit supporting Broadway Cares. Check out photos from the show.
Photos: Inside DREW & DANE'S 32ND ANNUAL FESTIVITY Supporting Broadway Cares
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2024

On Monday evening, Broadway had its holiday season kick-off at Sony Hall with Drew & Dane’s 32nd Annual Festivity, Five Golden Rings, inspired by the 2024 Paris Olympics and reflecting the incredibly strong bonds and resilience of the Broadway community. See photos of the show.
Photos: Stars Turn Out for Gingold Group's 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 25, 2024

See photos from inside the Gingold Theatrical Group 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Tom Viola Retires, Cutting Ball and West Bank Cafe Announce Closures
by Alex Freeman - Jul 22, 2024

Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, announced his retirement, and we look at the closure of New York's iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre. Additionally, NYC's HERE Arts Center names four new co-directors, and the beloved Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returns this September.
BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola To Step Down At the End of 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024

Tom Viola, the longtime Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, has announced that he will leave his position at the end of 2024. 
Photos: Inside Look At Drew & Dane's 31st Annual Festivity Supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2023

On Monday evening, Broadway had its holiday season kick-off at Sony Hall with Drew & Dane’s 31st Annual Festivity, The Festiv-eras Tour. See photos from the show.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 23, 2023

Sunday night was a very special occasion here at BroadwayWorld. The best of Broadway gathered at Sony Hall to celebrate a huge milestone- our 20th Anniversary! The concert event benefitted Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos from the red carpet!
Photos: Go Inside the 2022 Fred Ebb Award Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

See photos from the eighteenth annual Fred Ebb Award ceremony. Julia Riew was the recipient of the Fred Ebb Award. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, was presented by Beth Leavel on Monday November 28th from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony in the Penthouse Lounge of The American Airlines Theater.
Photos: Isabella Dawis & Tidtaya Sinutoke Receive the 2022 Fred Ebb Award
by Jennifer Broski - May 3, 2022

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company presented the seventeenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Isabella Dawis & Tidtaya Sinutoke.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gloria Estefan, Judith Light and More Join THE BROADWAY GIVES BACK PODCAST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2021

The Broadway Gives Back Podcast launched on Wednesday, January 6th with five incredible guests which include Gloria and Emilio Estefan (Latin Music Legends), Lin-Manuel and Luis Miranda (Hamilton creator and his political consultant father) and more.

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