On Thursday, November 20, 'American Idol' finalist Constantine Maroulis presented BC/EFA with a check for $25,000, representing the versatile performer's winnings from an appearance earlier this year on Fox Network's popular game show 'Don't Forget the Lyrics.'

In keeping with their series of 'Extraordinary EBay' packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an online auction item guaranteed to please both horse lovers and Harry Potter fans alike. Bidders will be champing at the bit with this exciting new package from the smash-hit Broadway revival of Peter Shaffer's 1975 Tony Award?-winning play, EQUUS!

Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce the latest in their series of 'Extraordinary EBay' online auction packages aimed at the ultimate SPRING AWAKENING fan. For one lucky winner, BC/EFA has created an extraordinary night on Broadway enriched by numerous experiences and take-home treasures..

The curtain rises for the fifth consecutive year as the spotlight shines center stage on stars from ABC's 'All My Children,' 'One Life to Live' and 'General Hospital' who will be singing and dancing on Broadway for one night only in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The show, hosted by Cameron Mathison, will be held on Monday, March 9 at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) at 8:00 PM.

Ever wonder what really goes on backstage or onstage at a Broadway Show? Ever have a question for one of the stars of one of Broadway's biggest hit shows and could not corner them at the stage door to ask? Really love CLAY? Then read on...

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS is pleased to announce Tyne Daly and Jonathan Hadary, the hosts of the first GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION, will return to help kick off the 20th Anniversary of the all-singing, all-dancing, all-dishing Broadway spectacular that has become the must see event for the New York theatrical community.

BC/EFA offers Holiday Team Raiser Contest Make a donation during Thanksgiving Weekend and enter to win: * For each individual $10 donation, your name will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win Dolly Parton's latest cd - BACKWORDS BARBIE;. autographed by Dolly just for this special holiday contest! (use links below).

Witness theatrical legend Liza Minnelli on opening night as she brings her unmatchable magic to Broadway's historic Palace Theatre, in her new show 'Liza's At The Palace...!' on Wednesday, December 3rd (6:30PM). The evening will feature an incomparable Minnelli songfest including many of her personal favorites and signature hits. Backed by a twelve-man orchestra led by conductor/drummer Michael Berkowitz and pianist/musical supervisor Billy Stritch, 'Liza's At The Palace...!' will be highlighted with many of Liza's showstoppers such as 'Cabaret,' 'Maybe This Time,' and 'New York New York' - all written especially for her by the legendary Broadway song writing partnership of John Kander and Fred Ebb.

We wanted to bring your attention to this year's Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Holiday Catalog and web site.

POZ's 'Bacharach to the Future' Fundraiser comes to New World Stages in New York on Monday, December 1, 2008, World AIDS Day. Members of BroadwayWorld can purchase tickets to 'Bacharach to the Future' for $41.50.

The talented cast and crew of Disney's THE LION KING will host THE LION SINGS TONIGHT - CHRISTMAS - a cabaret-style show featuring performances of Holiday and Broadway standards. This very special one-time event will be held on Monday, December 15 at the American Cabaret Theatre located at 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets are currently on sale for $30 for general admission and $50, which include VIP Seating and a Post Show Reception with members of the cast of THE LION SINGS TONIGHT - CHRISTMAS and THE LION KING.

At three consecutive Saturday matinees starting November 22nd, the cast of EQUUS on Broadway will auction off the Lucky Brand jeans worn in the play by its young star Daniel Radcliffe as part of the company's campaign to raise money for the annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fall fundraising drive.

Ever wonder what really goes on backstage or onstage at a Broadway Show? Ever have a question for one of the stars of one of Broadway's biggest hit shows and could not corner them at the stage door to ask?

One lucky Wicked fan will get to experience an extraordinary night on Broadway, supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and scoring a WICKED Walk-On Appearance! This amazing package is available through Ebay.com.

You can now be a part of television history and support Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS as you and three guests are part of the very first studio audience for NBC's hotly anticipated new variety special 'ROSIE LIVE!' starring multiple Emmy? Award winning actress / comedienne Rosie O'Donnell.

Tickets are on sale today for preview and regular performances of PEEPSHOW, the sexy new production set to open at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. PEEPSHOW, starring pop superstar and television personality Mel B., will open for preview performances on March 30, 2009, with an opening night gala planned for April 18 of 2009.

POZ's 'Bacharch to the Future' Fundraiser comes to New World Stages in New York on Monday, December 1, 2008, World AIDS Day. Christopher Jackson ('In the Heghts') and Kerry Butler ('Xanadu' and 'Hairspray') will join this landmark New York City Event.

WICKED enthusiasts have a rare chance to appear on stage in costume during a performance before the hit musical flies out of Chicago this January.

One of the most famous holiday traditions in New York City is Radio City Music Hall's annual Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes and Santa Claus. In celebration of the holiday season and the long-running magic of Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular, BC/EFA has created an extraordinary and very festive eBay package that families will treasure for years to come!

Everyone knows that Rosie O'Donnell is a huge fan of Broadway, but whoever could have expected that, in addition to the commercials that you've been seeing on the air (and on BroadwayWorld.com), promoting the show, that she would have dipped into two famous and popular characters from Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis' URINETOWN, the hit musical from the 2001-2002 Broadway season.

Fresh on the heels of its 18 Ovation Award nominations (the most by any Southern California theatre company), Cabrillo Music Theatre continues the 2008-2009 season with the West Coast Premiere of the new musical sensation, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, featuring a book by Erik Jackson and Ben H. Winters, and lyrics by Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfield and Cody Philip.

Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS announces the return of 'Team Raiser,' an online fundraising method introduced last year that allows theatre fans to make donations to BC/EFA via the Broadway Cares website.

A TALE OF TWO CITIES Kevin Earley and Natalie Toro at CHATTERBOX

B.B. King Blues Club and The Path Fund, Inc. will present JEREMY SCHONFELD'S DRIFT with Kris Coleman (Jersey Boys), Jarrod Emick (Tony Award Winner for Damn Yankees), Terrence Mann (Tony Nominated star of Les Miserable and Beauty and the Beast), Karla Mosley (Expatriate), Julia Murney (Wicked), Adam Kantor and Adam Pascal (Rent). With Scott Coulter and Michelle Kinney.

Throughout the years, the GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION has become one of the hottest and most anticipated tickets of the fall season.