Photo Coverage: BC/EFA 'Salon: Six Degrees of Broadway Cares' Benefit by Linda Lenzi - October 29, 2008 The third annual Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS benefit evening 'Salon: Six Degrees of Broadway Cares' took place on Monday, October 27th. BC/EFA SALON Benefit Featuring Noth, Rapp, Hoff, and More to Take Place 10/27 by Faetra Petillo - October 27, 2008 Two time Golden Globe Award nominee Chris Noth (Sex and the City), Bistro Award winner Tony DeSare and actress Traci Jai Edwards (Legally Blonde) have been added to the roster of talent for third annual Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS benefit evening 'Salon: Six Degrees of Broadway Cares' scheduled to take place Monday October 27th. Cady Huffman, Jared Gertner & More to Perform at FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS 10/27 by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2008 MAC winner Amy Wolk and Mamma Mia's Gerard Salvador will host FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS, a benefit performance for Broadway Care/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) on October 27 at the Metropolitan Room in New York City. Cady Huffman, Jared Gertner & More to Perform at FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS 10/27 by Reynard Loki - October 24, 2008 MAC winner Amy Wolk and Mamma Mia's Gerard Salvador will host FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS, a benefit performance for Broadway Care/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) on October 27 at the Metropolitan Room in New York City. IN THE HEIGHTS' Rogelio Douglas Jr. Hosts BROADWAY AFTER DARK October 26th by Eddie Varley - October 22, 2008 Broadway's finest made the kick off event an unforgettable night when B'way After Dark opened its doors on August 31st. Hosts, Creator/Executive Producer of the event Rogelio Douglas Jr. of In The Heights, and Co-producer/Public Speaker Shaun Derik set the stage ablaze at Touch NYC. This time around B'way After Dark has a Masquerade theme, just in time for Halloween. With a DJ, live band and performances* by; Tony award nominee Brenda Braxton - (Chicago), Tituss Burgess - (The Little Mermaid), Matt Caplan - (South Pacific), Merle Dandridge - (Spamalot), Marcus Paul James - (Rent/In The Heights), Kelly King, Tracy McDowell - (Rent), Luis Salgado - (In The Heights), Saycon Sengbloh - (The Color Purple), Rhapsody - 'Siren Assassins', & Featuring Mistress Of Ceremonies Britney Houston!! Noth, DeSare, and Edwards Added to BC/EFA SALON Benefit by Faetra Petillo - October 21, 2008 Two time Golden Globe Award nominee Chris Noth (Sex and the City), Bistro Award winner Tony DeSare and actress Traci Jai Edwards (Legally Blonde) have been added to the roster of talent for third annual Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS benefit evening 'Salon: Six Degrees of Broadway Cares' scheduled to take place Monday October 27th. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Concert Raises Over 1 Million Dollars For Charity by Faetra Petillo - October 21, 2008 Last night Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, a benefit concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's legendary double album held at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater raised over $1,000,000 in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Friends in Deed Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Benefit Concert to Take Place 10/20 by Faetra Petillo - October 20, 2008 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, a benefit concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's legendary double album, will be performed one night only, Monday, October 20, at 8pm, at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater (214 West 42nd Street). Goodbye Yellow Brick Road will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Friends in Deed. Northport 'LITTLE SHOP' Cast Joins B'way Casts for 'Carols for a Cure' CD by Reynard Loki - October 16, 2008 The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport's current cast of Little Shop of Horrors has been invited to join the casts of the 2008 Broadway season on Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, (Volume 10). The recording is a two-disc set featuring 36 original and traditional holiday songs which is released during Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' (BC/EFA) annual six week 'Gypsy-of-the-Year' period. The 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition will also feature highlights from Volumes 1-9 of Carols for a Cure as well as the premiere of a new song by Elton John and other bonus tracks. BC/EFA Introduces NEW Merchandise to Online Store; Catalog of Giving Now Available by Faetra Petillo - October 16, 2008 BC/EFA is proud to introduce their brand-new merchandise for 2008-2009. The web-store and the newly printed A Catalog of Giving (available upon request) are chock-full of exciting gift ideas for Broadway and theatre-lovers everywhere. BACK IN PICTURES Celebrates Golden Age of Hollywood by Reynard Loki - October 13, 2008 Back in Pictures celebrates the songs that were originally written for the masterpieces of the Golden Age of Hollywood, featuring music from Casablanca, Easter Parade, A Star Is Born, Pennies From Heaven, Disney, Meet Me In St. Louis, Gentlemen Prefer Blonds, The Wizard of Oz and many more. Back in Pictures is showing at the Reprise Room, 245 West 54th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, New York, from April 7, 2008 through January 5, 2009. Banderas, Fierstein, John, Menzel, Peters, Miranda and More Appear on Carols for a Cure 10 by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2008 Rock-It Science Records presents Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Volume 10. Featuring highlights from the Volumes 1-9, as well as the incredible talents of stars from the 2008 Broadway season, the annual holiday CD benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). This two-disc set offers 36 original and traditional holiday songs recorded especially for this benefit CD, and features the cast of Billy Elliot with the premiere of an original song by Elton John, 'Cold Christmas.' Included are the voices of Antonio Banderas, Harvey Fierstein, Idina Menzel, Bernadette Peters, and Andréa Burns, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nick Jonas and American Idol's Constantine Maroulis and Ace Young, plus new recordings with performances by stars from In the Heights, South Pacific, Wicked plus many more! Also performing on this year's CD are Rosie's Broadway Kids, young students in the performing arts program founded by Rosie O'Donnell. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Benefit Concert to Take Place 10/20 by Faetra Petillo - October 9, 2008 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, a benefit concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's legendary double album, will be performed one night only, Monday, October 20, at 8pm, at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater (214 West 42nd Street). Goodbye Yellow Brick Road will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Friends in Deed. Reuben, Hoff, Callaway, Porter & More to Appear in 'Bacharach to the Future' for BC/EFA December 1 by BWW News Desk - October 1, 2008 POZ is pleased to announce the premier performance of Bacharach to the Future, a fund-raiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The Path Fund Holds BC/EFA Benefit With Parrish, Pascale, Murney and More, 11/3 by Faetra Petillo - September 30, 2008 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), Hunter Parrish (Spring Awakening, TV's Weeds) and Adam Pascal (Rent). With Scott Coulter and Michelle Kinney. Doors will open at 6:30pm, show is at 8:00pm. Ticket cost is $30 SRO, $60 General admission seating (first come, first served). BC/EFA's Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises $496,380 by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008 The 22nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction held yesterday Sunday, September 21, raised a grand total of $496,380 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). Photo Coverage: 2008 BC/EFA Flea Market Photo Booths: Part Two by Linda Lenzi - September 22, 2008 The 22ND ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION was held this Sunday, September 21 from 10 AM - 7 PM in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street). Celebrities of theater and daytime television came out to show their support. As in previous years, Broadway and daytime fans had the opportunity to get their photo taken with various celebrities at the Celebrity Photo Booths. Photo Coverage: 2008 BC/EFA Flea Market Photo Booths: Part One by Linda Lenzi - September 22, 2008 The 22ND ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION was held this Sunday, September 21 from 10 AM - 7 PM in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street). Celebrities of theater and daytime television came out to show their support. As in previous years, Broadway and daytime fans had the opportunity to get their photo taken with various celebrities at the Celebrity Photo Booths. Two Celebrity Photo Booths were be in operation on Sunday Chelsea Grill to Host BC/EFA Fundraiser With Gerry McIntyre by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2008 In support of their beloved Theatre Community, there will be an ongoing Theatre Industry Sunday Sanctuary Series of parties to raise funds for BC/EFA hosted by Broadway's own multi-talented performer and choreographer, Mr. Gerry McIntyre (currently appearing in ENTER LAUGHING at the York Theater Company). The event has been organized by Beth Sheinis, bartender and community activist working at Chelsea Grill. TV: Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Items Sneak Peek by Eddie Varley - September 19, 2008 The 22nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will be held Sunday, September 21 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Shubert Alley & West 44th Street and is free and open to the public. From posing with your favorite Broadway star for photos to buying that lost cast recording, this year's Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction promises to offer something for everyone. BroadwayWorld TV stopped by the BC/EFA offices to give you a sneak peek of some of the one of a kind items that are available NOW for bidding, what are you waiting for? Go watch and BID! BC/EFA Auctioning Clay Aiken 'Spamalot' Package by Faetra Petillo - September 18, 2008 BC/EFA is auctioning off a special ticket package to see the Clay Aiken's return to Spamalot. All proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BC/EFA Announces Complete List of Celebrities at Photo Booths During Annual Flea Market by Faetra Petillo - September 17, 2008 Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS is pleased to announce the stars at this year's Celebrity Photo Booths as part of the 22ND ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION which will be held this Sunday, September 21 from 10 AM - 7 PM in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street). Stew, HAIR, Krakowski and MORE to Perform at ' Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' Benefit by Faetra Petillo - September 16, 2008 On Monday, October 20, 2008, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), and Friends in Deed will present a special benefit event, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, exactly 35 years after the classic double album was released in the USA. Photo Flash: Malan Breton Attends Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2009 by Faetra Petillo - September 16, 2008 On September 11th 2008, during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2009 Malan Breton, a long time supporter of BC/EFA joined celebrities La La Brooks of the Crystals, Alexis Houston sister of Whitney Houston, actress Sherri Saum, musicians DIscrete Encounter, fashion designer Loris Diran and stylist Christo to unveil some of his Spring 2009 collection. Chelsea Grill to Host BC/EFA Fundraiser With Gerry McIntyre by Faetra Petillo - September 15, 2008 In support of their beloved Theatre Community, there will be an ongoing Theatre Industry Sunday Sanctuary Series of parties to raise funds for BC/EFA hosted by Broadway's own multi-talented performer and choreographer, Mr. Gerry McIntyre (currently appearing in ENTER LAUGHING at the York Theater Company). The event has been organized by Beth Sheinis, bartender and community activist working at Chelsea Grill. |
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