Photo Coverage: ABC Daytime Salutes BC/EFAby Linda Lenzi - March 4, 2008The fourth annual 'ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' benefit was held Sunday, March 2 (7:30PM, ET) at Town Hall in New York City. The reception was held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The event raised $300,000! Marty Thomas & Ben Cameron at 'The After Party' Tonightby BWW News Desk - February 29, 2008Tonight, Friday February 29 at 10:30PM, 'The After Party' welcomes Marty Thomas (Xanadu) and Ben Cameron (Wicked) to the West Bank Café in the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd St). Free admission. Shanta Thake Named New Director of Joe's Pubby BWW News Desk - February 27, 2008The Public Theater announced today that they have named Shanta Thake as the new Director of Joe's Pub. Thake has been serving as Acting Director of Joe's Pub since the departure of Bill Bragin in December. Boggess & Palmer Join ABC Daytime Salutes BC/EFA March 2by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2008Sierra Boggess and Sean Palmer, stars of Disney's The Little Mermaid are confirmed to perform at the fourth annual 'ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' benefit, Sunday, March 2 Photo Coverage: Broadway Bears 2008by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - February 18, 2008The 11th Annual Broadway Bears auction, presented by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, was held Sunday, February 17 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on West 42nd Street. Broadway Bears Auction Raises Over $127,000: A Full Reportby Eugene Lovendusky - February 18, 2008Today's the day the Teddy Bears had their picnic! And they brought along all their Broadway-loving friends for another successful and entertaining Broadway Bears auction, presented by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS! To the thrill of bear and fan-boy alike, the 11th Annual event raised over $127,000! Top winners were 'Cyrano de Bergerac,' 'The Lion King' and 'Spamalot.' Broadway Bears XI Auction This Sunday!by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2008Broadway's cuddliest friends kick off a new year with the 11th annual 'Broadway Bears' auction this Sunday, February 17 at 7PM at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Sure to out-do last year's collection, 40 one-of-a-kind 'Broadway Bears' - each dressed in original, handmade costumes representing some of the theater's most legendary performers and/or performances - will be put up for auction. Photo Flash: The Broadway Bears (Even More) are Here!by BWW - February 12, 2008The 11th Annual Broadway Bears auction line-up, presented by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on February 17 at 7PM, is here! Each year, 'Broadway Bears: A Costumed Teddy Bear Auction' is a much-anticipated BC/EFA event. These specially-designed bears (often using actual material from their respective Broadway productions, and autographed by the stars) raised $130,000 last year. BC/EFA hopes to reach even higher this winter! Photo Coverage: Round II Sardi's Industry-Socialby Genevieve Rafter Keddy - January 18, 2008Amy Birnbaum, Ryan Hill and Allison Estrin hosted 'Round II' at Sardi's Upstairs on Tuesday, January 15 at 6:30PM. The invite-only event aims to bring young artists within the Broadway community to mix business and pleasure, to maintain old relationships, and establish new ones. CHITA LOVES BROADWAY CARES Sells Out; 2nd Show Addedby BWW News Desk - December 21, 2007Following an almost-rabid rush for tickets to acclaimed superstar CHITA RIVERA's January 14 Birdland benefit concert 'CHITA LOVES BROADWAY CARES,' a second, later show has just been added, at 10:00pm. BC/EFA: Over $3.9-Million Raised & Gypsy Competition Winnersby BWW News Desk - December 19, 2007The 19th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BC/EFA's Gypsy of the Year Celebrates Recordby BWW News Desk - December 18, 2007The 19th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This beats the previous record of $3,420,000 set in 2004. Broadway Beat Special: West Side Story Cast Reunites at Gypsy of the Yearby Broadway Beat - December 18, 2007BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat are proud to bring you fantastic video from the emotional, inspiring and fantastic reunion of original West Side Story cast members at this year's Gypsy of the Year Competition, produced by and to benefit BC/EFA. This year, BC/EFA once again broke their own records, raising over $3.9 million dollars for this most-worthy cause. Message of Thanks from BC/EFA; Gypsy Comp. is Dec.17 & 18by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2007Below is a statement from Tom Viola, executive director of Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. The 19th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition will be held Monday, December 17 and Tuesday, December 18 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Photo Flash: Savage Garden Visits 'Xanadu'by BWW - December 12, 2007Darren Hayes (formerly of Savage Garden) and Guitarist Steve Young recently visited Xanadu on Broadway. Pitching in with a donation to BC/EFA - the duo took a photo with the star, Kerry Butler. Photo Coverage: Dance from the Heartby Linda Lenzi - December 11, 2007Dancers Responding with Action (DRA) presented a special sold-out event 'Dance from the Heart,' on Monday December 10 to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Figths AIDS. North Shore 'Les Mis' Raises $65,400 for BC/EFAby BWW News Desk - December 10, 2007Actors in North Shore Music Theatre's recent production of Les Miserables raised $65,400 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) during the show's 4 week run. BC/EF Hosts 'Unsung: 'Tis the Season to be Naughty' Dec.10by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2007UNSUNG 2007: 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE NAUGHTY is a one night only, special event. The performance is Monday, December 10, 2007 at 8PM. Tickets are available at the door for $20 at the Lucille Lortel Theater the night of the performance. Be a Givenik to BC/EFA this Holiday!by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2007Givenik.com, the revolutionary new way to go to Broadway has initiated a special holiday push to support the efforts of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) Gypsy of the Year Competition Held Dec.17 & 18; Saget, Testa & Hoffman Hostby BWW News Desk - December 17, 2007BC/EFA presents the 19th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition on December 17 & 18 at the New Amsterdam Theatre; hosted this year by Jackie Hoffman, Mary Testa & Bob Saget. BC/EFA will create a special opening number in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the original Broadway production of West Side Story.
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