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Broadway Cares
Broadway Cares
Filmed Presentation of
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Will Stream
By Dan Meyer | 03/05/2021
The performance stars Bobby Conte Thornton and Alex Prakken.
Broadway Cares
Lea Salonga, Deborah Cox, Stephanie J. Block, More Set for Virtual Edition of
Broadway Backwards
By Andrew Gans | 02/24/2021
The annual concert benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
Broadway Cares
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Provides $2.45 Million in Food Grants
By Andrew Gans | 02/19/2021
The record-breaking sum was distributed to 131 programs around the country.
Readings and Workshops
Santino Fontana, Gloria Estefan, Nik Walker, More to Lead
Broadway Baby
Reading
By Andrew Gans | 02/11/2021
The virtual reading of the illustrated children's book by Russell Miller and Judith A. Proffer will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Broadway Cares
Reneé Elise Goldsberry, Tonya Pinkins, More Return to Soap Opera Roots February 11 for Broadway Cares
By Dan Meyer | 02/11/2021
ABC Daytime: Back on Broadway
streams at 8 PM ET.
Theatre Alternatives
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Taylor Iman Jones, Jelani Remy, More Star in
Anjou: The Musical Horror Tale
January 29
By Dan Meyer | 01/29/2021
The modern Mexican opera streams on Playbill as a benefit for Broadway Cares.
Broadway Cares
Bobby Cannavale and Marisa Tomei Star in Virtual Reading of
Three Hotels
January 26
By Andrew Gans | 01/26/2021
Moisés Kaufman directs the streamed presentation of the Jon Robin Baitz drama, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Film & TV News
Nathan Lane and Vanessa Williams to Appear on
NBC's New Year's Eve 2021
to Raise Funds for Broadway Cares
By Andrew Gans | 12/31/2020
Carson Daly hosts the event live from Times Square.
Sponsored Content
Karen Olivo, Ramin Karimloo, Carolee Carmello, More Star in
Home For the Holidays
December 15
By Dan Meyer | 12/15/2020
Jelani Remy hosts the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS streaming benefit, sponsored by Cadillac.
Broadway Cares
NBC's
One Night Only: The Best of Broadway
Raises Over $3 Million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
By Andrew Gans | 12/15/2020
Tina Fey hosted the celebration of Broadway, featuring performances from the casts of
Jagged Little Pill, Ain't Too Proud, Jersey Boys,
and more.
Broadway Cares
Who’s Holiday!,
Starring Lesli Margherita, Streams to Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Beginning December 11
By Andrew Gans | 12/11/2020
Matthew Lombardo's solo show was filmed during its Off-Broadway run at the Westside Theatre.
Sponsored Content
Tina Fey Hosts NBC's
One Night Only, The Best of Broadway
, Featuring Casts of
Ain't Too Proud, Jagged Little Pill,
More, December 10
By Andrew Gans | 12/10/2020
Plus: Enjoy interviews with Broadway performers ahead of the primetime event with the Playbill Pre-Show.
Playbill Universe
Stars in the House
Celebrates Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS'
Red Bucket Follies
December 8
By Andrew Gans | 12/08/2020
The stream of Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series will benefit Broadway Cares.
Holiday Coverage
Decorate Your Tree With These Festive Broadway Show Ornaments
By Dan Meyer | 12/06/2020
From Broadway Cares’ Norma Desmond to
Hamilton
and
Wicked
, the Playbill Store has plenty of holiday flair for your tree.
Sponsored Content
Tony Winner André De Shields Hosts
Remember the Ribbon: A Tribute to World AIDS Day
December 1
By Dan Meyer | 12/01/2020
The Gilead Sciences-sponsored concert event streams on Playbill at 8 PM.
Broadway Cares
Norm Lewis, Lena Hall, Nathan Lane, More Headline December 1 Streaming Benefit of
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
By Andrew Gans | 12/01/2020
The virtual production of the Bill Russell and Janet Hood musical revue benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Theatre Alternatives
Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch November 30-December 4
By Ryan McPhee | 11/30/2020
A new way to experience Alvin Ailey's
Revelations
, a look back at some of Broadway Cares' most memorable moments, and more.
Photos
Take a Sneak Peek at NBC’s
One Night Only: The Best of Broadway
, Featuring Casts of
Jagged Little Pill
,
Ain't Too Proud
, and More
By Marc J. Franklin | 11/27/2020
The two-hour TV special, hosted by Tina Fey, will air on December 10 as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Broadway Cares
Glenn Close as Norma Desmond is Broadway Cares' 2020 'Broadway Legends' Holiday Ornament
By Logan Culwell-Block | 11/24/2020
Support a good cause this holiday season with an ornament perfect for any Christmas tree ready for its close-up.
Broadway Cares
André De Shields, Karen Olivo, Heather Headley, More Set for
Home for the Holidays,
Benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
By Andrew Gans | 11/17/2020
Ain't Too Proud
's Jelani Remy, who conceived the idea for the fundraiser, will host.
Broadway Cares
Norm Lewis, Lena Hall, Nathan Lane, More Set for Streaming Benefit of
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
By Andrew Gans | 11/06/2020
The virtual production of the Bill Russell and Janet Hood musical revue will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Broadway Cares
Jay Armstrong Johnson's
Hocus Pocus
-Themed
I Put a Spell on You
Haunts the Internet October 29
By Ryan McPhee | 10/29/2020
The virtual version of the annual event benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Broadway Cares
Virtual
Quarantunes
Concert Raises Over $1.2 Million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
By Andrew Gans | 10/21/2020
The record-breaking charitable stream hosted by WME partner Richard Weitz and daughter Demi Weitz featured over two dozen Broadway artists.
Broadway Cares
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Announces Record-Breaking $18.1 Million in Grants in Fiscal Year 2020
By Andrew Gans | 10/01/2020
The organization has provided relief to those in the industry facing economic hardship during the pandemic.
Broadway Cares
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Welcomes 6 Broadway Leaders to Board of Trustees
By Andrew Gans | 09/25/2020
The new additions include
Hamilton
star Javier Muñoz, Tony winner Billy Porter, and director-activist Schele Williams.
Broadway Cares
Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction Goes Virtual, Raises $316,282
By Dan Meyer | 09/21/2020
This year's installment of the annual star-studded fundraiser offered video one-on-ones for fans to meet Broadway favorites.
Broadway Cares
The Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction Goes Virtual September 20
By Dan Meyer | 09/20/2020
Adrienne Warren, Rob McClure, Gavin Creel, and dozens more Broadway stars are part of the festivities this year.
Broadway Cares
$100,000 Gift Made to Broadway Cares in Memory of Artie Gaffin
By Dan Meyer | 09/13/2020
The gift by Mr. Gaffin’s longtime boyfriend Danny Baron honors the anniversary of the late stage manager’s passing.
Industry News
In the News: Maurice Hines Doc Honored at American Black Film Festival, Broadway Cares' Virtual Run Raises Over 80K, More
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer | 09/01/2020
Plus: Watch Muny regular Richard Riaz Yoder's love letter to the theatre.
Broadway Cares
Broadway Cares' Virtual 5K Kicks Off August 22
By Dan Meyer | 08/22/2020
Runners, walkers, dancers, and more are raising money for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Broadway Cares
Tony Winner BD Wong Stars in Re-Imagined
Songs
From
an
Unmade
Bed
, Joined by Awkwafina, Billy Porter, More, August 10
By Andrew Gans | 08/10/2020
The stream benefits the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.
Broadway Cares
Watch Tony Winner BD Wong Sing 'I Miss New York' From
Songs From an Unmade Bed
By Andrew Gans | 08/10/2020
Get a sneak peek of the August 10 fundraiser for the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.
Broadway Bares
Broadway Bares: Zoom In
Raises Nearly $600K for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
By Andrew Gans | 08/04/2020
The annual striptease was presented online due to the ongoing pandemic.
Broadway Bares
Watch
Broadway Bares: Zoom In
on Playbill August 1
By Andrew Gans | 08/01/2020
The annual striptease heads online to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Broadway Bares
Nathan Lee Graham, Jane Krakowski, Judith Light, More Will Make Guest Appearances in
Broadway Bares: Zoom In
By Andrew Gans | 07/31/2020
The annual striptease heads online August 1 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Video
Watch
Mean Girls
Stars Erika Henningsen and Kyle Selig Perform 'Dancing on the Rooftops'
By Andrew Gans | 07/20/2020
The original song is part of the #BeApart project, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and other relief organizations.
Broadway Cares
Jelani Remy Will Host and Direct NextGen Spotlight Benefit Concert with Shereen Pimentel, Garrett Clayton, More
By Dan Meyer | 07/20/2020
The July 27 special event will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Broadway Cares
Hugh Jackman, Audra McDonald, Lin-Manuel Miranda, More Take Part in Virtual
Broadway Barks Across America,
Hosted by Bernadette Peters July 16
By Andrew Gans | 07/16/2020
The 22nd installment of
Broadway Barks
, the pet adoption event founded by Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore, is being held online.
Broadway Bares
Broadway Bares
Will Go Virtual August 1
By Andrew Gans | 07/15/2020
The annual striptease heads online to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Broadway Cares
Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert
Stream Raises Over $250,000; Watch Through July 14
By Andrew Gans | 07/13/2020
The virtual presentation of the concert, filmed in 2009 at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre, benefited Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Broadway Cares
The Actors Fund and Broadway Cares Launch Senior Safety Net Campaign
By Dan Meyer | 07/06/2020
Donations will be matched up to $100,000.
Broadway Cares
Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert
Will Be Streamed to Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
By Andrew Gans | 06/30/2020
The concert, filmed in 2009 at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre, will also feature a conversation between Tony winner Peters and Michael Urie.
Industry News
The Actors Fund Launches Every Artist Insured Campaign
By Andrew Gans | 06/29/2020
The program, which will expand health insurance counseling and enrollment support, launches with a $1 million lead gift from Broadway Cares.
Broadway Cares
Broadway Cares Announces Grants Totaling $125K to 4 Social Justice Organizations, Including Broadway Advocacy Coalition
By Andrew Gans | 06/08/2020
The other beneficiaries include The Bail Project, Color of Change, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Broadway Cares
Stream of
Chita: A Legendary Celebration
Raises Over $100K for Broadway Cares’ COVID-19 Emergency Efforts
By Andrew Gans | 06/02/2020
In addition to Tony winner Chita Rivera, the 2013 concert also featured Tommy Tune and Ben Vereen, plus a video tribute from John Kander.
Cabaret & Concert News
Chita: A Legendary Celebration
, Starring Tony Winner Chita Rivera, Streams May 29 to Benefit Broadway Cares' COVID-19 Emergency Efforts
By Andrew Gans | 05/29/2020
The 2013 concert also featured Tommy Tune and Ben Vereen as well as a video tribute from composer John Kander.
Industry News
Show Off Theatre Pride With a Playbill Broadway Face Mask
By Dan Meyer | 05/27/2020
A portion of proceeds goes to Broadway Cares.
Broadway Cares
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Sends $5 Million to The Actors Fund
By Andrew Gans | 05/20/2020
The large sum, from Broadway Cares' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, will aid those in the performing arts who are struggling financially during the pandemic.
Broadway Cares
Tony Winner Bette Midler Will Match Up to $100,000 in Donations to Broadway Cares’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
By Andrew Gans | 05/15/2020
Donations support those onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes who are facing health and financial challenges during the pandemic.
Playbill Pride
Playbill Teams Up With Pride Plays for Multiple Live Stream Productions Throughout June
By Dan Meyer | 05/14/2020
Plays from the LGBTQIA+ community will stream every Friday during Pride Month, culminating in a special concert event.
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