(Re:)Directions Theatre Company's adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's 'Edward II' is a smooth adaptation and a luxurious treat for the eyes.

The national touring company of Avenue Q makes a fuzzy and fun pit-stop at the National Theatre in Washington DC through December 9 before heading to Baltimore. Photographer Mark Rupp and other young fans were treated to a special VIP backstage tour with the cast and an introduction to the puppets and inner-workings of the hit Tony Award-winning musical.

A one time only run-thru of the upcoming Broadway revival of Harold Pinter's The Homecoming will take place this Sunday, November 25, at New World Stages. Admission to this special presentation of The Homecoming is FREE; upon conclusion of the run-thru, however, an appeal will be made for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

The third annual production of 'Unsung: A Night of Original Songs by New and Established Composers' is back at Lucille Lortel Theater this December with a cast of fifteen young performers and five special guests, including Spring Awakening's Lea Michele and Xanadu's Marty Thomas. This year's edition, 'Tis the Season to Be Naughty - will once again be directed by Phillip George (Shout! A Mod Musical, Forbidden Broadway), with musical direction by Tracy Stark and Michael Rider.

In response to the work stoppage currently effecting Broadway theatres, Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS, which was in the middle of its annual Gypsy of The Year fundraising when the stoppage took effect, announces 'Team-Raiser,' an internet-based way to continue fundraising for the 19th Annual Gypsy of The Year Competition.

New York's only fine art and craft fair featuring the work of theatre professionals ActorCrafts! will take place Saturday, November 17 from 10AM-6PM in the gymnasium of the Holy Cross School. Produced by Josef Reiter, this event is made possible by the generous support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Admission is FREE!

'Project Runway's Malan Breton will host a Spring/Summer 2008 Trunk Show to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on Tuesday November 20 from 9AM-5PM at the Warick Hotel.

As part of BroadwayWorld.com's expanding Strike Coverage, we checked in with Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and how the Local One stagehands' strike is affecting their acclaimed non-profit organization.

The entire Broadway community has been affected by the Strike, including the non-profit organizations who rely on theatre-going audiences for their support. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS released the following statement today regarding sales of their latest 'Carols for a Cure' CD: 'Due to the stagehand strike closing so many shows on Broadway, this project is now a silent victim of the strike… Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will suffer a big hit this year unless this strike is settled quickly'

On Sunday February 3, 2008 Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia along with his friends the Sprites from Disney Channel's hit Playhouse Disney kids' television series 'Johnny and the Sprites' will take the stage of Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, NYC) for a very special live musical celebration for the whole family. Johnny and the Sprites Live - A Spofulous Broadway Concert a one day only event will play one performance at 5:00 PM only, with all proceeds benefiting BC/EFA

On Monday, October 29 at 7PM, comedienne Joy Behar (ABC's 'The View') and Tony nominee Christopher Sieber (Spamalot) co-hosted the second yearly edition of 'An Intimate Salon,' a private benefit event for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

Hugh-Panaro.net, an official website of Broadway actor Hugh Panaro, is holding a special auction to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS presented renowned actor Corin Redgrave in Tynan, based on the diaries of the influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer Kenneth Tynan, for one performance only on Monday, October 22 at The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street at Astor Place). The performance benefited Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS and The Actors' Fund.

BC/EFA is happy and proud to introduce their brand-new merchandise for 2007-2008! The web-store and newly printed A Catalog of Giving (available upon request) are chock-full of exciting gift ideas for Broadway and theatre-lovers everywhere! Here's a taste of what BC/EFA has to offer…

New York's only fine art and craft fair featuring the work of theatre professionals Actorcrafts! will take place Saturday, November 17 from 10AM-6PM in the gymnasium of the Holy Cross School.

This month on eBay Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS dares you to shop BROADWAY SCARES, two weeks of terrifying auctions.

On Monday, October 29 at 7PM, comedienne Joy Behar (ABC's 'The View') and Tony nominee Christopher Sieber (Spamalot) will co-host the second yearly edition of 'An Intimate Salon' a private benefit event for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA).

Enter now to win two (2) tickets to 'Jersey Boys Fans Unite to Support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS!' on October 21.

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS is proud to present renowned actor Corin Redgrave in Tynan, based on the diaries of the influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer Kenneth Tynan, for one performance only on Monday, October 22 at 8 PM at The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street at Astor Place). The performance will benefit Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS and The Actors' Fund.

'Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Volume 9,' holiday music from the Broadway stars of the 2007 season, will be on sale October 24.

Hundreds of Broadway, TV and film stars crowded the sidewalks of Shubert Alley at the 21st Annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market and Grand Auction on Sunday, September 23.

Hundreds of Broadway, TV and film stars crowded the sidewalks of Shubert Alley at the 21st Annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market and Grand Auction on Sunday, September 23.

The 2007 Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction raised a total of $559,810, beating the 2006 total of $505,832. Over the past 21 years, the Flea Markets and Grand Auctions have raised a total of $7,262,372.

Click now to watch the live Broadcast of the 21st Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction which benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS from 10am - 7pm.

For the first time ever, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will offer fans the chance to step into their new VIP celebrity photo booth at the 21st Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction to be held on Sunday, September 23 from 10AM-7PM in Shubert Alley.