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Photo Coverage: Stars Celebrate Inside the BROADWAY BACKWARDS After Party!
by Linda Lenzi - March 22, 2016

This year's BROADWAY BACKWARDS (#broadwaybackwards) took the stage last night at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC), home to the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots. The evening is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefits BC/EFA and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate with the theatre community on the big night and you can check out photos below!

Julie White Hosts BC/EFA's BROADWAY BACKWARDS 2016, Featuring Chita Rivera & More, Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2016

Broadway legend and two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera, Tony nominees Stephanie J. Block and Tony Sheldon, Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple, 'Orange is the New Black'), and Laura Michelle Kelly (Finding Neverland) are among those joining the stunning cast of this year's BROADWAY BACKWARDS, a one-night-only musical celebration, custom-made for the LGBT community, our friends and families. Tony winner Julie White, a longtime supporter of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will host this year's 11th edition.

STAGE TUBE: Emily Skinner Previews BROADWAY BACKWARDS with 'Hey There'
by Nicole Rosky - March 14, 2016

Below, watch as Broadway star Emily Skinner performs 'Hey There' from The Pajama Game, with Jim Hershman on guitar. Ms. Skinner will perform the song at Broadway Backwards, Monday, March 21 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City.

Official: BC/EFA to Host 30th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition at Minskoff Theatre in April
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016

The annual Easter Bonnet Competition, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will celebrate its festive 30th edition at 4:30 PM on Monday, April 25, 2016, and at 2 PM on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street, NYC), home to Disney's long-running hit musical The Lion King.

Photo Flash: Bill Russell's ELEGIES FOR ANGELS, PUNKS AND RAGING QUEENS BC/EFA Benefit Plays Birdland
by BWW News Desk - March 1, 2016

Last night, February 29, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was thrilled to present Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens: A Benefit Concert with Bill Russell & Friends. Scroll down for photos!

BROADWAY BACKWARDS Enlists Julie White to Host 2016 Edition; Chita Rivera, Danielle Brooks & More Join Lineup!
by BWW News Desk - March 1, 2016

Broadway legend and two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera, Tony nominees Stephanie J. Block and Tony Sheldon, Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple, 'Orange is the New Black'), and Laura Michelle Kelly (Finding Neverland) are among those joining the stunning cast of this year's Broadway Backwards, a one-night-only musical celebration, custom-made for the LGBT community, our friends and families. In addition, it was announced that Tony winner Julie White, a longtime supporter of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will host this year's 11th edition.


TV Exclusive: Ray Mercer Takes Us Inside Rehearsals for BC/EFA Benefit, PURE MOTION!
by Nicole Rosky - February 27, 2016

A brilliant cast of dancers from Broadway's biggest hits and some of the most sought-after dance companies will bring to life Pure Motion, an evening of dances by emerging choreographer Ray Mercer. Produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the evening will feature cast members from Broadway's An American in Paris, The Lion King and Wicked as well as past and current dancers from Ailey II, Company XIV, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater and more.

Stars of NEWSIES Tour to Present Variety Show for BC/EFA at Aronoff Center
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016

Cast members from the North American tour of Disney's NEWSIES will present The Newsboys' Variety Show, a cabaret benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 7:30pm at The Aronoff Center's Jarson-Kaplan Theater (650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202).

VIDEO: Maxine Linehan Unveils Music Video for U2's 'One'; BC/EFA Benefit Concert Set for Birdland
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2016

Critically acclaimed vocalist Maxine Linehan announced today that she will release a single of U2's hit 'One' on Monday, March 14 on iTunes. All profits from the sale of the single will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS in the spirit of giving that U2 laid out when they first released the benefit single to raise money for AIDS research.

Tituss Burgess, Andre De Shields, Beth Malone, Krysta Rodriguez, Tony Yazbeck and More Join BC/EFA's BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016

BroadwayWorld is happy to report that some of the brightest talents of Broadway are joining the cast of this year's BROADWAY BACKWARDS, BC/EFA's annual celebration where gays and lesbians experience their stories as told through the great songs of musical theatre and performed by their favorite Broadway stars.

Cast Members from AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, WICKED & More Set for BC/EFA's PURE MOTION This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016

A brilliant cast of dancers from Broadway's biggest hits and some of the most sought-after dance companies will bring to life Pure Motion, an evening of dances by emerging choreographer Ray Mercer. Produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the evening will feature cast members from Broadway's An American in Paris, The Lion King and Wicked as well as past and current dancers from Ailey II, Company XIV, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater and more.

BROADWAY SESSIONS Returns with All-Open Mic Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016

Tonight, January 21, BROADWAY SESSIONS returns from its holiday hiatus with an All-Open Mic party.

BROADWAY SESSIONS Returns with All-Open Mic Night This Week
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2016

This Thursday, January 21, BROADWAY SESSIONS returns from its holiday hiatus with an All-Open Mic party.

BROADWAY BACKWARDS Returns! 11th Annual BC/EFA Benefit to be Held in March
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016

?Broadway Backwards, the annual celebration where the LGBT community see its stories told through the great songs of musical theatre by celebrated Broadway performers, will return for its 11th edition on Monday, March 21, 2016.

BROADWAY IS A DRAG Celebrates Iconic Drag Roles to Benefit Broadway Cares at Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 4, 2016

Broadway and TV's finest vocalists are coming together tonight, January 4, at Feinstein's/54 Below to celebrate Iconic Drag Roles on Broadway all to raise money for and help support Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

Broadway's CAROLS FOR A CURE, VOL. 17 Now Available on iTunes
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015

The 2015 "Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 17" now is available on iTunes.  The 19-track album of original and traditional holiday music features stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up, and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. The entire album is available for $15.99, and includes a digital booklet with liner notes about each participating cast, designating soloists and session photos. Individual tracks also may be purchased for $.99 each.

STAGE TUBE: Gavin Creel, Leslie Odom Jr., Carolee Carmello & More Spread Holiday Cheer for BC/EFA!
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2015

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids is spreading holiday cheer with the help of some of their Broadway friends. Watch below for  a special performance from Alex Boniello (Spring Awakening), Carolee Carmello (Tuck Everlasting), Gavin Creel (The Book of Mormon), Nikki Renee Daniels (The Book of Mormon), Kara Lindsay (Wicked), Dante Melucci (School of Rock) and Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton)

All-Star Lineup Set for Tonight's Holiday Edition of BROADWAY SESSIONS
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2015

Tonight, December 17th, BROADWAY SESSIONS offers the annual All Star Holiday Concert featuring past Sessions guests sharing their favorite holiday tunes.

All-Star Lineup Set for This Week's Holiday Edition of BROADWAY SESSIONS
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015

This Thursday, December 17th, BROADWAY SESSIONS offers the annual All Star Holiday Concert featuring past Sessions guests sharing their favorite holiday tunes.

Barbra Streisand Poses with Her Broadway Legends Ornament; Selling Fast!
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015

The Barbra Streisand 'Funny Girl' Broadway Legends holiday ornament is selling twice as fast as ornaments from previous years - only about 300 remain in stock! BC/EFA has received orders from all 50 states and 18 foreign countries (Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK and Uruguay). Buy now here.

Shop for a Cause This Year with BroadwayGirlNYC's 2015 BC/EFA Holiday Gift Guide!
by BroadwayGirl NYC - December 16, 2015

There's so much to look forward to every December in New York. The tree going up at Rockefeller Center; ice skating in Bryant Park; gorgeous window displays at Macy's and Bloomingdales. For many Broadway fans, the Gypsy of the Year concert and a new Carols for a Cure album mark the start of the holiday season. For me, it really feels like Christmas when I receive my favorite pre-holiday gift: the annual Broadway Cares snow globe. Behold, the 2015 globe:

26th Annual BROADWAY BARES Will Arrive on June 19, 2016!
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015

Broadway Bares, the unrivaled evening of sexy striptease that benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will return for its 26th edition on Sunday, June 19 (9:30 pm & Midnight) at the Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street, NYC).

ELF and 'CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR' Cast Set for BROADWAY SESSIONS This Week
by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2015

This Thursday, December 10th, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes cast members from ELF THE MUSICAL at MSG as well as cast members from THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR and more.

STAGE TUBE: Watch the Stars of KINKY BOOTS and HAMILTON Rap Battle at BC/EFA's GYPSY OF THE YEAR
by Stage Tube - December 8, 2015

KINKY BOOTS star Wayne Brady surprised today's audience at BC/EFA's 27th annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR competition with guest rappers Christopher Jackson and Lin-Manuel Miranda from this season's Broadway sensation HAMILTON. The trio showed off their improvisational chops, topping each other in a rap battle based on words provided by the audience, including chicken, sarsaparilla, succubus, tsunami, scaffolding and condom. Brady and KINKY BOOTS took top honors for best onstage presentation. Check it out below!

Photo Flash: Wayne Brady, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Laura Michelle Kelly and More Take the Stage in BC/EFA's GYPSY OF THE YEAR
by BWW News Desk - December 8, 2015

BC/EFA just announced this year's GYPSY OF THE YEAR raised an impressive grand total of $4,786,239 after six weeks of fundraising efforts. Since 1989, the 27 editions of GYPSY OF THE YEAR (#GypsyOfTheYear) have raised $67.3 million to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BroadwayWorld has stunning shots from the show below!


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