Behind the Scenes - Spring 2023

RED BUCKETS

FALL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

FRIEDMAN HEALTH CENTER

KEEPS BROADWAY BEATING

BROADWAY BACKWARDS

NATIONAL FOOD GRANTS OVER $2.8 MILLION

HUDSON VALLEY DANCE FESTIVAL

WHO’S WHO

Behind the Scenes is published by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS info@broadwaycares.org

Tom Viola, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lane Beauchamp, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Larry Cook, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Valerie Lau-Kee, PRODUCING DIRECTOR

Ken McGee, PRODUCING DIRECTOR

Danny Whitman, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

OFFICERS

Robert E. Wankel, PRESIDENT

Thomas Schumacher, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Ira Mont, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Schele Williams, SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Tom Kirdahy, THIRD VICE PRESIDENT

Philip Birsh, TREASURER

Judith Rice, SECRETARY

Paul Libin, PRESIDENT EMERITUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ted Arthur

Cornelius Baker

Joseph Benincasa

David Binder

Chris Boneau

Barry Brown

Kate Burton

Lisa Dawn Cave

Kathleen Chalfant

Sherry Cohen

Gavin Creel

Alan Cumming

Maria Di Dia

Linda Duncombe

Mandy Gonzalez

Amanda Green

Tom Harris

Richard Hester

Richard Jay-Alexander

Beverly Jenkins

Cherry Jones

Francis Jue

Adam Krauthamer

BEHIND THE SCENES

Nathan Lane

Peter Lawrence

Joe Machota

Kimberly Marable

Kevin McCollum

Jerry Mitchell

Brian Moreland

Javier Muñoz

John Eric Parker

Bernadette Peters

Billy Porter

Lauren Reid

Chita Rivera

Jordan Roth

Nick Scandalios

Robert Score

Mark Shacket

Kate Shindle

Charlotte St. Martin

David Stone

Tom Viola (ex-officio)

Channing Wickham

Editors Tom Viola, Lane Beauchamp

Layout & Design Dominic Grijalva

Writers Mo Brady, Al Dawkins, Felicia Fitzpatrick

Contributors

Sarah Cardillo, Maureen “Mo” Fenninger, Melissa Magliula

Photographers

Curtis Brown, Jenny Garcia, Rebecca J. Michelson, Michaelah Reynolds, Monica Simoes, Allison Stock, Evan Zimmerman

On the cover: Ben Crawford with Jason Forbach and Emilie Kouatchou by photographer

Rebecca J. Michelson

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Friends,

We talk a lot about how Broadway Cares raises funds. Throughout this issue of Behind the Scenes you’ll read about several of them, from the powerful performances of Broadway Backwards to the legions of Red Buckets filled during our Fall Fundraising Campaign, from the autumnal beauty of Hudson Valley Dance Festival to the fundraising legacy left by The Phantom of the Opera’s historic Broadway run. And, as always, through the extraordinary personal generosity of our annual donors, the members of the Angels Circle and Visionary Circle.

But just as important - perhaps even more so - is what that invaluable support makes possible. How the money raised with your extraordinary, continued commitment and goodwill in dozens of remarkable ways is spun into lifesaving resources.

Already this year, Broadway Cares has awarded a record $2.8 million to 141 food pantries, congregate meal and meal delivery programs in New York City and across the country (including St. Clement’s Food Pantry which you can read about below). These grants - from as meaningful as $5,000 for the creation of a community garden to $40,000 to ensure delivered meals to thousands homebound by critical illness - stockpile into a massive and meaningful difference toward addressing food insecurity.

Most recently this spring, our grants committee awarded $1.1 million to 47 of the largest AIDS service organizations in major metropolitan areas as well as to nationally recognized LGBTQ+ health clinics and advocacy organizations. With your help, we were able to increase our support to organizations driving the national and local legislation, advocacy and public policy that affect the more than 450 social service providers funded by Broadway Cares from coast to coast.

Your participation in the success of the fundraising allowed us to share an additional $2,500 to each of the 14 local organizations in upstate New York we support in honor of Hudson Valley Dance Festival and to increase, also by $2,500, the 14 grants to South African HIV/AIDS organizations identified by company members of The Lion King to mark the 25th anniversary of the show.

Your support also fueled the $100,000 gift to Doctors of the World in the name of the Broadway community to support on-the-ground efforts in Turkey in response to the devastating February earthquake, following similar emergency support last fall to five food banks in hurricane-ravaged Florida and to the Hispanic Federation to assist the people of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona.

And that’s all in addition to the $5.9 million sent to the Entertainment Community Fund so far this year to help those in our own Broadway community and across all the performing arts.

Every dollar in a bucket, every gift from an Angels and Visionary Circle member, every ticket purchased is transformed into tangible acts of kindness. You make these essential, life-sustaining resources real and reachable. Thank you.

Happy Spring,

Tom Viola Executive Director

A Snapshot of Your Support in Action

The food pantry at St. Clement’s Church is just down the street from Broadway Cares’ offices in Midtown Manhattan. One recent morning, Executive Director Tom Viola saw two pantry workers and these palettes of food – boxes of canned goods and pasta, sacks of potatoes and onions - being loaded into the church. This food will become essential meals and welcome nutrition for individuals and families in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood and Theater District. This is just one example of how this year’s grants to 141 food pantries, congregate meal and meal delivery programs manifest into resources for weeks and months later. And, of course, represents the extraordinary support and fundraising efforts of the Broadway community, our donors and audiences.

2022 GRANT-MAKING

Entertainment Community Fund

COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund

Every Artist Insured

The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts

HIV/AIDS Initiative

Artists Health Insurance Resource Center (AHIRC)

Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative

Addiction and Recovery Services

The Dancers’ Resource Senior Services

The Career Center

Safe Workplace Initiative

Broadway Flu Shot Program

Looking Ahead – The Paul Libin Center

The Stage Managers’ Project

Miscellaneous

Special event sponsorship, memorial donations

National Grants

Food Service and Meal Delivery Programs

127 organizations in 37 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

Local AIDS Service Organizations

318 organizations in 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., providing direct services and case management, supportive housing programs, emergency financial assistance, harm reduction programs and quality of life services

Emergency Grants for Pandemic Relief

Supplemental Grants and Shared Support

Theater Organizations Social Service Grants

Broadway Community Emergency Response Grants Ukraine, Reproductive Health Care, Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico

International Grants

South African organizations in honor of The Lion King

$17,129,050

"Where does all that money go?"

BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS MISSION STATEMENT

• To mobilize the unique abilities within the entertainment industry to mitigate the suffering of individuals affected by HIV/AIDS;

• To ensure direct support specifically through social services and programs of the Entertainment Community Fund to all individuals in the entertainment industry affected by critical health issues, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS;

• To support organizations across the country which provide treatment or services for people specifically affected by HIV/AIDS and their families;

• To promote and encourage public support for national and international programs and services which benefit people with HIV/AIDS;

• To increase public awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS through the creation and dissemination of educational materials;

• To support efforts by the entertainment industry to address other critical health issues or respond to an emergency, in each case as approved by the Board of Trustees;

• To support efforts by the entertainment industry in other charitable or educational endeavors, in each case as approved by the Board of Trustees.

A HISTORY OF GRANT-MAKING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fall Fundraising Campaign

Broadway Community’s Creativity Inspires Spirit of Giving

Calendars and ornaments and homemade bread, oh my! Cast members of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring shows let their creativity flourish for the six-week Red Bucket Fall Fundraising Campaign.

During 2022’s in-theater fall efforts, 36 productions raised $5,107,791 by appealing to their audiences' innate goodwill and generosity, asking them to make a donation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ iconic Red Buckets. It was the first fullscale Fall Fundraising effort since 2019.

New York City’s famed Theater District was bustling with unique items being offered at shows for donations, from prop roses at Hadestown to custom aprons at Aladdin. The Broadway company of Beetlejuice sold 2023 calendars featuring photos of cast members while Wicked offered always-green reusable tote bags. A Strange Loop offered signed sheet music of songs from the show while The Music Man tapped into the holiday spirit by selling themed ornaments created by dresser Caleb Howell. And Brent Bateman, a cast member of Off-Broadway’s The Play That Goes Wrong, even used his baking skills to auction off loaves of sourdough bread.

The Music Man topped all fundraisers, raising an astounding $2,002,612.

Broadway’s longest-running musical, The Phantom of the Opera, made sure its final fall Red Buckets campaign ended on a high note ahead of its announced April 2023 closing. The show, raising

$416,379, snagged the top Broadway musical fundraiser crown thanks to enthusiastic efforts, which included offering each night’s iconic monkey music box prop signed by current Phantom Ben Crawford.

Ten national tours also joined in, raising $432,206 by relying almost exclusively on QR codes and online donations after curtain appeals rather than in-person Red Bucket donations. COVID restrictions prevented tour cast members from holding buckets at theater exits.

“The spirit of giving was with so many audience members and shows who again readily and creatively embraced the decades-long tradition of Red Bucket fundraising,” Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola said. “We are tremendously thankful to the theater owners, producers, casts, crews, musicians and, most especially, the stage managers who strategized behind-the-scenes and onstage efforts to engage audiences in appeals.”

The Six - Aragon tour topped all national tours, raising $160,043. The Piano Lesson snagged honors as the top Broadway play fundraiser with $108,883. Little Shop of Horrors was the top Off-Broadway fundraiser bringing in $31,379.

The traditional two-day Red Bucket Follies performances, which feature songs, dances and skits by shows that fundraised and champions the Fall Fundraising efforts, were placed on hiatus until 2023 because of COVID-19 restrictions.

In lieu of Red Bucket Follies, Broadway Cares presented the special event A Toast to You, a celebration for members of the Visionary Circle and Angels Circle, donors who generously support Broadway Cares year-round and traditionally attend Red Bucket Follies.

Led by Seth Rudetsky, the host of SiriusXM’s “On Broadway” channel and longtime friend of Broadway Cares, the evening featured his infamous and hysterical deconstructions and a captivating set by Broadway’s Jessica Vosk. Broadway Bares associate director and choreographer Jonathan Lee presented his Before the Fall, which premiered in October at Hudson Valley Dance Festival. Special guests Jewelle Blackman from Hadestown and Ann Harada from Into the Woods shared the impact of the donors and volunteers’ efforts.

The six-week Red Bucket appeals each fall and spring have become the lifeblood of Broadway Cares’ fundraising efforts, fueling Broadway Cares’ vital grant-making. In 2022, $8.65 million was awarded to 485 social service organizations in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, restoring grant amounts to pre-pandemic levels. An additional $8.25 million was awarded to the Entertainment Community Fund to support a safety net of social services for everyone in the performing arts and entertainment. Since 1989, the fall fundraising efforts have raised $91.4 million.

Broadway’s The Music Man retained its title as the all-time top single-season Red Bucket fundraiser with back-to-back totals each topping $2 million.

After raising $2,071,806 during the Spring Fundraising Campaign - setting the single-season record - the musical nearly matched that total with a staggering $2,002,612 in the 2022 Red Bucket Fall Fundraising Campaign.

The company, led by stars Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, orchestrated exhilarating post-show live auctions. With Nicholas Ward as the cast’s exuberant auctioneer, Jackman enticed audience members to bid on a range of keepsakes. Winning bidders walked out of the Winter Garden Theatre with autographed gloves, prop whistles and boater hats.

One bidder’s donation for a Jackman-signed boater hat hit new heights and garnered national media attention.

Academy Award winner and Jackman friend Nicole Kidman attended the November 26 performance and, with true theatrical flair, offered a $100,000 bid. The spectacular act of generosity had cast members drop to their knees onstage and audience members roar with excitement.

It reigns as the largest donation for any one auction item in Broadway Cares history.

Kidman made her way to the stage to collect her prize and embrace Jackman. After blowing kisses to the cast, she took a microphone and enthusiastically exclaimed, “I love you, I love Broadway, I love what they do, Broadway Cares!”

PHOTOS & VIDEO

Hugh Jackman Leads The Music Man in a Fundraising Miracle

The Phantom of the Opera

Longest-Running Show Leaves Long-Lasting Legacy of Goodwill

When the curtain fell for the final time at Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera, it also marked the end of 35 years of impassioned fundraising by the show’s committed cast and crew.

Phantom was a smash hit when it opened in 1988 just as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS tentatively came into being. From those earliest days, the company of Phantom created a roadmap of generosity and dedicated efforts from which our Red Bucket campaigns blossomed across Broadway and beyond.

Along that journey, over 35 astounding years, The Phantom of the Opera raised $7.8 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

The generosity came not just through dollars dropped in buckets and the sales of autographed posters, Playbills and all variety of specially created merchandise. It also came through auctions to conduct the Phantom orchestra during the show’s exit music and to appear onstage during the Hannibal Opera sequence in the first act.

This herculean impact was possible only with the enthusiastic support of producer Cameron Mackintosh, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and the thousands of professionals onstage, backstage and front of house at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre.

For Howard McGillan, who played the Phantom on Broadway a record 2,544 times, the legacy of help will long resonate.

“It's especially gratifying to know that during my total of seven years at Phantom we were able to contribute so significantly,” McGillan said. “Every night during the fundraising we would sprint immediately after the curtain call out to the Majestic lobby bar,

where we'd set up shop with signed CDs and posters and Playbills, posing for photos and raising a ton of cash.”

The guiding spirit behind the fundraising for many of Phantom’s 35 years was Production Stage Manager Craig Jacobs, who joined the show in 1993 and remained until 2014 before passing away in 2021. Jacobs, also a founding Trustee of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, ran the Phantom fundraising operation with precision and steely detail. And, as McGillan remembered, “reminding everyone how important all these fundraising efforts were to our entire community.”

Jacobs knew the best appeal was the simplest: “ Join us in doing something good.” And he did, again and again for three decades.

Over the years, countless others worked with and followed Jacobs lead. Like stage manager Gregory T. Livoti, who studied under Jacobs and continued the fundraising legacy through the show’s closing. And like actor Kris Koop-Ouellette, who’s nearly 12 years performing in the show was surpassed only by her tireless dedication to Red Bucket fundraising.

Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola was regularly among those who held a Red Bucket at the theater exits. He was back for the final night of appeals this spring.

“Over these last 35 years Broadway Cares has grown and thrived much thanks to Phantom’s enduring support,” Viola said.

“Phantom first set the example of how good fortune can be shared with those who need help and long for the same. Our deepest thanks to those who stood by us for so long.”

Health Care Worthy of a Standing Ovation

Nestled 12 floors above the heart of Times Square, The Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts provides a vital medical facility for the theater community with a show-stopping personality.

Opened six years ago and backed by $5.9 million in support so far from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the center embraces its show business connection. The Friedman provides care that specifically addresses the needs of its patients from Broadway and the performing arts.

In addition to three family medicine practitioners covering every health question and challenge, the center also offers an acclaimed podiatrist known for his care for professional dancers and powerhouse specialists focused on gynecology, sports medicine and more.

Though the center is open to the public, it’s specifically committed to providing medical care for the Broadway and performing arts community, even offering extended hours that are conscious of entertainment industry work schedules.

In 2022, Broadway Cares provided another $1.5 million in support to The Friedman Health Center, one of more than a dozen Entertainment Community Fund initiatives that receive Broadway Cares funding each year.

“We don’t exist without the generosity of the Broadway Cares donors,” Dr. Jason Kindt, Friedman Health Center’s medical director, said, noting that Broadway Cares’ initial support of $500,000 in 2017 helped give the center the foundation on

which to grow. “Health care is expensive and this practice is fully subsidized by the Entertainment Community Fund, so Broadway Cares’ support through the Fund is essential to The Friedman Health Center and so appreciated.”

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' connection to the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) reaches back three decades, first to the creation of the HIV/AIDS Initiative in 1988. Broadway Cares provided the initial funding for the initiative and continues to provide the majority of its annual budget.

In 1996, Broadway Cares expanded its support to launch the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative. In 2022 alone, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awarded the Entertainment Community Fund $8.25 million, supporting The Friedman Health Center, the HIV/AIDS Initiative, the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative, as well as Addiction and Recovery Services, Artists Health Insurance Resource Center, The Dancers’ Resource, The Stage Managers’ Project and a host of other vital services. (See page 10 for details of that support.)

Since that first funding in 1988, Broadway Cares’ donors and supporters have helped ensure $128.7 million has reached the programs of the Fund. Broadway Cares remains the single largest financial supporter of the safety net of social service programs at the Entertainment Community Fund.

“Those early years of desperate triage have grown to providing sustained medical care, services, access to medications and the health insurance that ensures it all,” Broadway Cares Executive

Director Tom Viola said. “Our donors play such an important role in the unique collaboration of fundraising and services between Broadway Cares and the Entertainment Community Fund. That critical support is transformed into action and services. Simple as that. Both for those living with HIV and now many others facing all variety of health challenges and personal crises.”

Back at The Friedman Health Center, its dedication to Broadway resonates from the moment you walk in the door and hear showtunes filtering through the lobby. Instead of Highlights and Reader’s Digest magazines, you’ll find Playbills taking their rightful place on the waiting room table.

Kindt is one of three doctors who provide a full range of family medicine, including check-ups and preventive care, health screenings and immunizations. He’s joined in family medicine by Dr. Joey C. Fernandez, who has a fellowship in internal and sports medicine, and by Dr. Samantha Stimmel, who has a fellowship in sexual reproductive health.

They are joined by Dr. Louis C. Galli, a podiatrist with an impressive tenure treating the New York City Rockettes, New York City Ballet and a host of other professional dancers, and Dr. Paula BrignoniBlume in gynecology. Friedman’s nurse practitioner, Patrick Parsel, assists with general care, as well as LGBTQ+ health including PrEP.

The practice is run in partnership between the Entertainment Community Fund and Mount Sinai Doctors. Patients not only have quick referrals to specialists throughout the Mount Sinai Health System, they also have quick connections to the other services provided by the Fund.

Kindt and his team can quickly connect patients to a variety of the Fund’s programs, including Addiction and Recovery Services, the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative, The Dancers’ Resource and the HIV/AIDS Initiative.

“I have diagnosed a handful of clients with HIV and within 10 minutes, someone from the HIV/AIDS Initiative is up here with them, counseling and helping them with resources,” Kindt said. “That doesn’t happen in other offices. Those referrals can take months.”

The clinic also addresses one of the biggest health care obstacles for those in the performing arts industry: inconsistent health insurance.

Due to the episodic nature of performing arts employment, it’s tough for industry professionals to secure and sustain health care in between contracts. Insurance is dependent on the amount of weeks worked in the previous year. If an industry professional hasn’t had a consistent gig, they are unable to access health care when

they need it. The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbate these challenges.

With the creation of Every Artist Insured through an initial 2020 grant of $1 million from Broadway Cares at the height of the pandemic, those who are uninsured can still take care of their health needs.

“If you're between work and have no insurance, we can still see you thanks to the subsidy funded through Broadway Cares and the Entertainment Community Fund,” Kindt said. “It helps continuity of care. Your health care needs are still able to be met and that’s a tremendous relief for people in the industry. Even the most talented in the business can be without health care.”

Broadway Cares’ donors provided another $500,000 of support to Every Artist Insured in fiscal year 2022.

The Entertainment Community Fund wants to prioritize not only offering health insurance, but that the community understands health insurance. Enter stage left: the Fund’s Artists Health Insurance Resource Center.

With an ever-shifting health care landscape, AHIRC provides comprehensive workshops, seminars and one-on-one meetings to help industry professionals understand the terrain, providing insurance enrollment assistance and other educational resources.

“It’s really important to us to keep the community educated,” Barbara S. Davis, the Fund’s chief operating officer, said. “Insurance is so complicated. For people who get insurance through their jobs, they might not know how to navigate health care once they are uninsured. That’s why we have insurance counselors.”

“Insurance is so complicated.

For people who get insurance through their jobs, they might not know how to navigate health care once they are uninsured. That’s why we have insurance counselors.”

Called “the navigators,” these insurance counselors work with entertainment professionals and performing artists, assisting them in making an individualized insurance plan. After looking at medical needs and financial conditions, the navigators explain the client’s options, suggest discussions to have with doctors and advise how to best move forward.

It's not just patients at The Friedman Health Center who get connected to the Fund’s services, but Davis and her team make

sure any industry member who comes directly to the Fund also knows they have access to The Friedman Health Center. When coordinating the care and services with the physicians at The Friedman Health Center, team members of the Fund’s safety net of services have literally walked patients up to the clinic, which is just one floor above the Entertainment Community Fund’s offices.

“We do whatever we can,” Davis said, “to keep this community healthy and working.”

Supporting a Safety Net of Essential Services

From an initial grant in 1988 to create the HIV/AIDS Initiative (the Fund’s first dedicated social service program), Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has stood with the Fund as it expanded its range of initiatives to support everyone in entertainment and all the performing arts.

HIV/AIDS Initiative

Helping men and women in the industry living with HIV/AIDS create confidential, holistic support systems that address emotional, medical and financial needs over the long term.

2022 grant: $1,000,000

Phyllis

Newman Women’s Health Initiative

Providing a safety net for women who are coping with critical health concerns, creating a place where artists get help and advice without fear and stigma.

2022 grant: $800,000

Every Artist Insured

Expanding the Entertainment Community Fund's free and confidential health insurance counseling and enrollment support services, which began with a $1 million lead gift in 2020 from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

2022 grant: $500,000

Senior Services

Helping performing arts professionals address the challenges of aging, including affordable housing, accessibility issues, health care access, and legal and emotional support.

2022 grant: $200,000

The Career Center

Assisting those in the entertainment community identify and find meaningful sideline employment or a new career.

2022 grant: $150,000

The Stage Managers’ Project

Maintaining a reliable directory of doctors, specialists and other health care providers in 28 cities for Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions.

2022 grant: $50,000

Artists Health Insurance Resource Center

Working with individuals, unions and local performing arts organizations to connect entertainment industry workers to health insurance and the Affordable Care Act.

2022 grant: $1,000,000

Addiction and Recovery Services

Helping entertainment professionals and their families cope with drug and alcohol abuse or addiction through intensive case management that addresses addiction and its causes.

2022 grant: $500,000

The Dancers’ Resource

Addressing the unique challenges dancers face due to the physically demanding nature of their work, coupled with the financial challenges of earning a living in dance.

2022 grant: $250,000

Safe Workplace Initiative

Presenting trainings across the industry that address sexual harassment, bullying and unconscious bias in the workplace.

2022 grant: $100,000

Broadway Flu Shot Program

Offering free, accessible flu shots to the theatrical community onsite throughout the Theater District.

2022 grant: $100,000

Looking Ahead – The Paul Libin Center

Continuing support for the program that helps young performers and their families adapt and thrive while in the entertainment industry and beyond.

2022 grant: $50,000

South African Grants

The Lion King Actors Create a Bridge to Home

For Lindiwe Dlamini, Bongi Duma and S’bu Ngema, trips back home to their native South Africa are not just for visiting family and friends. Traveling also gives the three longtime cast members of Broadway’s The Lion King an opportunity to see firsthand the impact they’re having when they hold Red Buckets for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

“We take it upon ourselves to be involved,” Duma said. "Every time we go home, we check and see what is needed.”

Since The Lion King opened 25 years ago, a portion of the proceeds the show raises for Broadway Cares has been shared with local social service organizations identified by the South African cast members. Earlier this year, Broadway Cares sent $175,000 to 14 organizations including health clinics, food pantries, orphanages and jobs programs. The 2023 awards pushed Broadway Cares’ all-time total support in South Africa to more than $5.9 million.

To celebrate our longtime friendship and collaboration with the actors on these grant-making efforts, $2,500 was added to each of the grants to mark the recent 25th anniversary of The Lion King

When the South African cast members make their own various excursions home, they keep their ears open for communities and organizations in need of support.

Keeping in contact with the grantees means the actors see firsthand the difference they’re making. “Artists are suffering back home and some of these organizations help artists, especially ones who are sick,” Dlamini said. "It’s very private because the stigma against HIV/AIDS still exists. The difference is when the help comes from an organization like this, they still feel protected because they see it as a safe space for people living with HIV and AIDS.”

The investment of time from Dlamini, Duma, Ngema and the show’s other South African actors is a testament to their commitment to bringing the stories of their Pride Lands to a wider audience. “Broadway Cares has been such a big part of people being able to tell their stories,” Duma said. “It’s wonderful to see the good the money does at home. It’s a really great impact.”

The idea started simply enough in January 1998. A few weeks after The Lion King opened on Broadway, Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola was preparing to meet with the company to discuss their first fundraising campaign for the upcoming spring Easter Bonnet Competition

“There were about a dozen South African actors in that original cast,” Viola said. “I could not imagine standing in front of them and talking about AIDS as if it was only happening here. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS couldn’t ask them to help us reach out to people living with AIDS across the United States without acknowledging what was happening to their friends and families back home.”

In this compassionate, 25-year collaboration between Broadway Cares and the South African actors, they serve as grants committee members. The performers are there every step of the way as dollars in Red Buckets translate into medication, food and other vital resources for people in need back home.

“People who donate at The Lion King don’t know the impact even $1,000 in support can have,” Ngema said. “It goes a very long way back home when exchanged into rand [the South African dollar]. It assures their next meal, continued medication or a safe haven off the streets.”

Broadway Backwards

Stage and Screen Stars

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community

The energy of a vibrant and loving community filled Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre as distinguished and emerging stars from the worlds of stage and screen came together in celebration of LGBTQ+ stories and musical theater at Broadway Backwards

The evening is the only annual show on Broadway celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s Broadway Backwards was packed with beloved musical theater numbers stretching from Broadway’s Golden Age to more recent fan favorites, all re-envisioned as songs of love and affirmation through an LGBTQ+ lens.

The March 13 show raised a record $765,069 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City. The onenight-only event is produced by Broadway Cares.

Jenn Colella returned to host with her trademark charm and wit. Colella led a cast of 67 performers, a 13-piece orchestra and a standing-room-only audience through a 17th edition of Broadway Backwards that few will forget.

Colella’s exuberant “Willkommen” from Cabaret set the tone for the evening with her declaration “in here, life is beautiful,” leading to a sultry opening performance of “Mein Herr,” led by Corbin

Bleu. Bleu and the Broadway Backwards ensemble masterfully performed the original Bob Fosse choreography, restaged by Mimi Quillin.

Lea Salonga closed the evening with a stirring version of “Love Who You Love” from A Man of No Importance. Salonga’s tender performance with the Broadway Backwards ensemble made the heartfelt lyric "everyone's heart does exactly the same" ring true.

Les Misérables’ inspiring anthem “One Day More'' was set among a modern-day, ragtag group of activists preparing for an equality march in Washington. Philippe Arroyo, Bradley Dean, Jeigh Madjus, Ellyn Marie Marsh, Chris McCarrell, Turner Riley, Alexandra Silber and Paul C. Vogt led the emotive rendition that ended with Les Misérables’ iconic group march as a giant Pride flag behind them signaled the dawn of a new day.

Broadway star and former principal with New York City Ballet Robbie Fairchild led a seductive performance of “My Heart Belongs to Daddy” from Cole Porter’s Leave It to Me. An ensemble of dancers clamored for Fairchild’s attention. The electric, reggaetoninspired choreography was created by Luis Salgado.

Robyn Hurder brought the house down with an interpretation of “Buddy’s Blues” from Follies that featured her own choreography. With dazzling Follies-inspired costumes, Hurder, Samantha

Gershman and Brinie Wallace delivered a girl-crazy romp about unrequited love to the absolute delight of the audience.

Broadway favorites Wayne Brady, Len Cariou, Dormeshia, Adrianna Hicks, Beth Leavel, Bonnie Milligan, Anthony Rapp, Ali Stroker and Paulo Szot enthralled the audience with impassioned solo performances. Dynamic duets from the night featured George Abud alongside Barrett Foa, Eden Espinosa with Samantha Pauly, and Kyle Scatliffe with A.J. Shively.

Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham made a special appearance to share the impact of supporting the lifesaving work of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Center.

Broadway Backwards creator Robert Bartley directed the production. Bartley joined Lauren Gemelli, Robyn Hurder, Mimi Quillin, Adam Roberts, Luis Salgado and Tony Yazbeck as the show’s choreographers.

Music supervisors were Ted Arthur and Mary-Mitchell Campbell. Music directors were Nick Wilders and Nicholas Connors. Jeff Brancato served as production stage manager.

What began as a small, grassroots concert performed in the community room at The Center in 2006 has grown into a highly anticipated Broadway event. In its 17 editions, Broadway Backwards has raised more than $7 million for Broadway Cares and The Center.

Broadway Backwards was generously supported by corporate sponsors City National Bank, The New York Times, United Airlines, Broadway Exchange, O'Melveny & Myers, Warner Media, Christopher Street Financial, Pandora, True Crime Obsessed Podcast, The New York Marriott Marquis, McDermott, Will & Emery, Mercer, as well as lead individual sponsor Ted Snowdon.

PHOTOS & VIDEO

National Grants

Nutritious Meals Provide Respite as Needs Increase Nationwide

Irma Almanza, who relies on the twice-monthly food pantry offered by AIDS Circle of Hope of North Central Texas, will have nutritious meals on her table, thanks to donors like you.

So will Ted Liso in Los Angeles, Tina Price in Atlanta and tens of thousands of others served by 141 food service and meal delivery programs across the country funded by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Broadway Cares’ National Grants Program awarded those 141 programs a record $2,827,500 in grants this February, surpassing last year’s record by $295,000. It’s the largest increase in any single grant round from one year to the next in Broadway Cares history.

The annual food grants ensure that those affected by HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses can get access to healthy meals through food pantries, meal deliveries and congregate food programs. These vital programs and organizations are too often underserved, overlooked or work with limited access to resources from larger funders, foundations and governments.

“As the food nourishes my body, your kindness feeds my spirit,” Almanza said in a recent interview. “The stigma of HIV, even from

doctors, is still a reality. It's a comfort knowing that compassionate people like you care about me.”

The ultimate beneficiaries of the grants - the hundreds of thousands like Almanza who are served by the organizations - are relieved not having to decide between food or utility bills, freed from isolation thanks to daily home-delivered lunches and warmed by the joy of seeing their children fed.

“Food is medicine,” Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola said. “Whether it ensures the effectiveness of daily medication for HIV or other chronic illness, helps in recovery from the challenges of long-term disability or homelessness, or simply sustains your own well-being, regular meals and sustained nutrition is necessary for people to live dignified, healthy lives.”

The 2023 annual grants were the product of the appeals made across Broadway, Off-Broadway and by national tours during Red Bucket Fall Fundraising and from Broadway Cares’ year-end campaign.

They were awarded by a committee of 20 Broadway stage managers and actors who were integral to the in-theater fundraising efforts.

Strategic increases were made in awards to 39 grantees that caught the eye of the committee because of particular hardship or expansion of much-needed services. The largest meal delivery programs in 13 cities - from New York to San Francisco, Atlanta to Los Angeles and nine metro areas in between - also received increases to address the growing challenges of food insecurity they so effectively address.

The 141 organizations receiving 2023 food grants are in 38 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

Susan Sampliner, who recently retired as longtime company manager at Wicked and was a grants committee member, said she was struck by the reach of the organizations receiving grants. “It was heartwarming to play a part in this process that goes such a long way.” Sampliner said. “Each of the

The food grants support organizations large and small, in cities, suburbs and rural areas nationwide. Some, like AIDS Circle of Hope of North Central Texas in Wichita Falls are entirely volunteer run, serving 11 counties and offering the twice-a-month food pantry that Almanza visits.

“It's such a relief to be able to concentrate on giving to the clients,” AIDS Circle of Hope Board President JD Todd said. “I don't know if we could stay open without the support Broadway Cares gives us. We probably couldn't.”

Others, such as Open Arms in Minnesota, serve more than 2,100 meals every weekday. The grant Open Arms receives will support its daily food delivery program for people living across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the entire state.

“We are grateful to Broadway Cares’ supporters because you’ve been a stellar, constant partner for us,” Lisa Lane, chief external affairs officer at Open Arms, said. “The work you do to give people a little bit less stress, a little bit more ability to cope, a little bit more time with their family is just so important.”

Broadway Cares’ National Grants Program will award additional grants this spring to nationally recognized AIDS service organizations, health clinics and advocacy organizations and to theater and entertainment industry social service agencies. This summer, grants will be awarded to social service organizations whose work includes direct services, emergency financial assistance, harm reduction programs and quality of life services.

“...regular meals and sustained nutrition is necessary for people to live dignified, healthy lives.”

Hudson Valley Dance Festival

Audiences Fall for Dance at Long-Awaited Return

The idyllic autumnal scenery of New York’s Hudson Valley set the stage for the two sold-out audiences who witnessed the in-person return of Hudson Valley Dance Festival.

The cherished dance event produced by and benefiting Dancers

Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, raised a record-breaking $161,567.

With a backdrop bursting with orange, red and yellow foliage, the October 8 performances at Historic Catskill Point featured brilliant displays of contemporary, hip-hop, modern and tap dance styles, including world premieres by choreographers Jonathan Lee and Skyla Schreter.

Lee is no stranger to the Broadway Cares family, as he has long lent his talents to the annual spectacular Broadway Bares as associate director and choreographer. Audiences got a taste of more of his choreography—and forbidden fruit—with his Adam and Eveinspired hip-hop piece, marking his Hudson Valley Dance Festival debut.

In addition, Schreter, a Hudson Valley resident and former San Francisco Ballet corps de ballet member, presented a dynamic contemporary ensemble piece for her festival debut. The worldrenowned Limón Dance Company made its festival debut by honoring its 75th anniversary with founder José Limón’s 1942 solo Chaconne. Ladies of Hip-Hop Dance Collective’s Khadijah Siferllah explored an uncensored mindstate of Black women in an excerpt from her thought-provoking choreopoem, SpeakMyMind, for her festival debut.

Returning to the festival were Dorrance Dance, opening the show with a thrilling tap trio. Abdullatif presented an experimental pas de deux and celebrated Hudson Valley local choreographer Adam H. Weinert shared a contemporary number.

Stephen Petronio Company shared two ravishing performances: Love Me Tender, an excerpt from The King is Dead, and the festival’s finale, an excerpt from Bloom

Since its premiere in 2013, Hudson Valley Dance Festival and its generous sponsors and supporters have raised nearly $1.2 million.

To celebrate the long-awaited return of the festival, discretionary grants of $2,500 were awarded to each of the 14 Hudson Valley organizations that are part of Broadway Cares’ National Grants Program: Albany Damien Center and Alliance for Positive Health in Albany; Animalkind, Columbia-Greene Community Foundation, Columbia County Recovery Kitchen and Hudson Valley SPCA in Hudson; Matthew 25 Food Pantry and Community Hospice in Catskill; Hudson Valley Community Services in Hawthorne; Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston; Rock Steady Farm in Millerton; Roe Jan Food Pantry in Hillsdale; TOUCH (Together Our Unity Can Heal) in Congers and Troy Area United Ministries in Troy.

Hudson Valley Dance Festival was made possible, in part, by support from corporate sponsor The New York Times.

Inside Dance Series

Modern Dance Titan

Pays Homage to African Diaspora

With her instantly recognizable blend of modern, hip-hop, African, tap and social dance styles, Camille A. Brown has established herself as one of the most singular forces in the world of dance.

Dancers Responding to AIDS welcomed the prolific dancer, choreographer, founder and artistic director of Camille A. Brown & Dancers to an installment of Inside Dance Series on February 2 at New York City’s Chelsea Factory.

jumping feet and other sounds from the bodies of dancers Eric Parra and William Roberson as a soundtrack.

Following the performance, Danni Gee, director of programming at The Joyce Theater, moderated a Q&A with Brown, who shared that the joy of movement and creation pushed her to keep going.

Brown’s extensive list of credits includes being the first Black woman in 67 years to direct and choreograph a work on Broadway with the 2022 revival of for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf.

The audience was treated to a performance of “Turf,” an excerpt from her 2017 piece ink, which examines the culture of Black life that is often appropriated, rewritten or silenced. As typically done, the work was performed without music. The urgent and theatrical movement relied solely on percussive hand slapping, heavy panting,

“Initially I did not want a dance company,” she said. “I didn’t know if I had the stamina to be a choreographer and in this other position of leadership but I realized I needed that space to create. I realized my voice was all I had. I had no choice but to make my own stage and to create my voice.”

Inside Dance Series is an evening exclusive to DRA and Broadway Cares Visionary Circle and Angels Circle members and provides an intimate look at dance with performances featuring acclaimed dance companies and choreographers, as well as a Q&A.

"I had no choice but to MAKE MY OWN STAGE and to CREATE MY VOICE.”

Visionary Circle and Angels Circle

The following are members of the Visionary Circle and Angels Circle as of March 28, 2023. Names in bold indicate Premier Visionaries and Archangels, donors who increased their gift by 25 percent or more over the previous year. Contributions are not related to event ticket or merchandise purchases.

We thank these Visionaries and Angels who provide essential support for those affected by COVID-19, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses across the country.

For more information about the benefits of the Visionary Circle or Angels Circle visit broadwaycares.org/angels or contact Sarah Cardillo at cardillo@broadwaycares.org or 212.840.0770, ext. 275.

Visionary Circle

Luminary

gifts of $100,000 and above

Liz Armstrong

Danny Baron in loving memory of Artie Gaffin

Craig Newmark Philanthropies

The Dorothy Strelsin Foundation

The Dream Alliance

The Fred Ebb Foundation

Hugh Jackman & Deborra-lee Furness

The Morison-Iwanowski

Family in memory of Tom Fenaughty

Marc & Mary Lou Seidner

The Shubert Organization

Peg & Gary Wendlandt

Beacon gifts from $50,000 to $99,999

Jerry & Terri Kohl

Judith Light & Robert Desiderio

Lee Perlman & Linda Riefberg

Thomas Schumacher & Matthew White

Brian S. Snyder

Hollis Stern

Lizzie & Jonathan M. Tisch

Anonymous (1)

Trailblazer

gifts from $25,000 to $49,999

John R. Alchin & Hal Marryatt

Benard L. Maas Foundation

Laura M. Boedeker

James & Debbie Burrows

The Coffey Family

Gavin Corcoran in memory of Charles Wallace Collier

Toni Downey

Timothy J. Fazio

Mary D. Fisher

Judi Krupp in memory of Rebecca Luker

Larry L. Luing Family Foundation

Richard Lin & Evan Zazula

Mary Lea Johnson Richards

1997 Charitable Trust in memory of Mary Lea Johnson

Richards & Martin Richards

Myrna & Freddie Gershon in memory of Steve Sondheim

James L. Nederlander & Margo M. Nederlander

Mary C. & Richard J. Parrish

René Plessner

The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation, San Francisco

Jeffrey Seller

Amy Sherman-Palladino

Kendrick Shope

The Ted Snowdon Foundation

The Terrence McNally Foundation

Carter & Kim Strickland

The Winston Foundation

The Zarley Family Foundation

Anonymous (2)

Innovator

gifts from $10,000 to $24,999

Susan & Crystal Atkins-Weathers

Ward Auerbach & Andy Baker*

Bainbridge Foundation

The Barbara Epstein Foundation Inc.

Terry & William Biggins

Walter Bobbie & David Frye

Roy Brayton & Mickey Sullivan

Barbara Broccoli

The Carl Jacobs Foundation

The Crimson Lion / Lavine Family Foundation

Scott Dainton in memory of Andy Zerman

Ken Davies

The Diller-Von Furstenberg Family Foundation

William W. Donnell

Frank Duff & John Okuloski

Doug Eichman & Michael C. Yount

Robert Evers

Jules Fisher & Graciela Daniele

Jennifer Flackett & Mark Levin

The Fosdick Fund

Ronald & Susan Frankel

Kenneth R. Fulton

Thomas Gentile in honor of James Raper

George & Irina Schaeffer Foundation

Valerie Gordon-Johnson & Doug Johnson

John Gore & Lauren Reid/ The John Gore Organization

Jill & Marty Handelsman

Harriett D. Kittner Foundation

Scott Hawley

The John D. Evans Foundation

Karen Johnston

Ilana Kameros

Greg Kammerer & Frederick M. White

Michael Kim & Caspar Sun

Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation

Emily J. Klopfer

Joe Lanteri*

Deirdre & Mark LeMire

Joseph Levi

Paul & Florence Rowe Libin

Tom Lombardi

Leslie Lyles

Laura Anne Lewis Mantell, M.D. & Alan Mark Mantell

Leslie & Jordan Mayer

Stephanie & Carter McClelland

Abigail Merrill

Miranda Family Fund

Stanley Newman & Dr. Brian Rosenthal

Rob O’Neill & Shawn Anderson

Stephen Paine

Michael Perez & Jason Lane

Vaso Petsagourakis

Marina & Thomas Purcell

Michael C. Ray

Michael Raymond & Andrew Moyer

Richenthal Foundation

Barbara Rohdie*

Mickey Rolfe & Bruce Tracy

Meryl Rosofsky & Stuart H. Coleman*

The Ross Foundation

Spencer Ross

Paul Rumsey

Wendy B. Samuel

Noah Evan Samuels in memory of

Anne Samuels Roberts

Scarlet Feather Fund

Pieter Schenck & Sioux Logan*

Jayne Baron Sherman

Beth Siegelman

Guardian

gifts from $5,000 to $9,999

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation

The Alice Ghostley Foundation

Richard Ambrose

George Annarella in memory of his wife Corinne Guttman & his brother-in-law Les Guttman

Whitney Arcaro

Sarah Ashman & Ron Gillespie in memory of Howard Ashman

ATPAM – Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers

Jennifer Balbier

Douglas Bella & David Hunt

Kristin & Jim Bender

Bendit Family Foundation

Nancy Duggan Benson

Mark Bergamini & Christopher Oates*

Sandy Berlin

Richard Bernardo & Matthew Houston

Lynn A. Booth

Carol Bresler & Carolyn Billinghurst

Butkiewicz Family Foundation in honor of Judy Wheeler & Tim Regan

The Calamus Foundation

Patricia & Carroll Cathey

Annette Cerbone & Suzanne LeVan

Cathy Chernoff

Mitchell & Christine Clarfield

Paul & Kelly Cole

The Column Awards

Dr. Mitchell A. Combs & Frank C. Druse III

Paula L. Sindlinger

Rob Stoll

Steve Sweet

The Tapper Gorevic Family

Jodi & Howard Tenenbaum

Theatrical Stage Employees

Local One/IATSE

The Venable Foundation

John Voege & Geoffrey Paul

David Wackman & Jason Rardin

The Waldman Foundation

Dr. Fredric & Mrs. Cynthia Weiss

Barbara Whitman

Angels Circle

Gavin Creel

E Gerald Dabbs MD

Deborah Dakin

Derek Danton & Robert Berk

Mike DelBene

Jamie deRoy in memory of Bradshaw Smith & Clovis Ruffin

Drew Desky & Dane Levens

David DeSocio

Charles Deull

Valerie DiFebo

Linda Duncombe

Christopher & Candace Edelmann in honor of Mark McClary

Ellen Esposito

Feinstein’s/54 Below

Jeannine M & Scott D Flynn

Barrett Foa

Barbara H. Freitag

Gerda Lissner Foundation Inc. in loving memory of Scott Barnes & Brian Kellow

Joanna Gleason & Chris Sarandon

Judy & Steven Gluckstern, in memory of Michael Palm & Charlie Hamlen

Dan Goggin

Amanda Green & Jeffrey Kaplan

James F. Haag

Alison Hall

The Herb Ritts, Jr. Foundation

Theresa D. Herman

The Hilaria & Alec Baldwin Foundation

Larry Hirschhorn & Melissa Posen

The Joe & Hellen Darion Foundation, Inc.

John L. McHugh Foundation

Kelly Karavites in memory of my loving spouse

Francis P. King

Karma Foundation

Andrew Keenan-Bolger

Alan Keith & Richard Brand

LaFountaine Family Foundation**

Arabella Langhorne

Stacey & Kristopher Leary

Fran Macferran

Jennifer Manocherian

Sue Marks

Tom Marshall & Kathy Keneally

James Martin

Elizabeth Martinez & Nicholas Baldick

Clif Mathews & Brian Lurie

Heather J. McDonald

Marianne McGrath Mills

Jacque & Charles McLaughlin

David R. McShane & The Samantha Fund

Irene Mecchi

William Megevick in memory of Larz Anderson

Miriam Schaeffer

Family Foundation

Jerry Mitchell & Ricky Schroeder

Ira Mont & Jill Cordle Mont in memory of Annette & Stuart Mont, Dan Cordle and in honor of Joan Cordle

Javier Morgado in memory of Eddie Sweetnam

Diane M. & Kevin Wilshere

Yardi Systems*

Zion Lutheran Church

Robert E. Zimmerman

Anonymous (10)

William Morey in memory of Christopher Tisone

Thomas M. Neff

Nathan Noh

Nora Roberts Foundation

Tony Origlio & Kip Vanderbilt

The PATH Fund/ Rockers on Broadway

Petty Hefte Family Foundation

Monica & Greg Reid

Stephen Kroll Reidy* in memory of Carolyn Reidy

Bob Rhodehamel & Dana Snyder

Richard and Diane Weinberg Family Foundation

Robert Rivkin & Cindy Moelis

The Oliver Fund in loving memory of Dorothy Scott & Gloria Rosenthal

Paul Russell & Beryl Raff

CJ Salvani

Randal B. Sandler

Megan M. Savage

Matthew Schermerhorn & Andy Rice

Ryan Schultz –Cherry City Metals

Barbara Schrader

Frank Selvaggi & Bill Shea

Carolyn & Marc Seriff

James L. Simon

Barry Skovgaard & Marc Wolinsky

Iris Smith

Cori Stolbun

Abbie Strassler

Lynn & Bruce Surry

Susan & Eliot Black Foundation

Steve Symonds

John Tartaglia

Carol Terry

Theatrical Wardrobe Union

Local 764 IATSE

Peter M. Thomas in honor of Lori Black Thomas

Thompson Turner Productions

Seth Tribble & David Vansuch

The Tweedlie Center for the Arts

Twelve Thirteen Ninetyone Fund / Bugged Out

Richard J. Underwood

Judy Vincent

Alice Wang & Peter Spiegelman

David J Wermuth & Jennifer Kroman

Alice Wang & Peter Spiegelman

Nina & Gary Wexler

Jim Whitman & Sara McDougall

Jayne Williams

Terrence J. Witter & Artie de la Cruz

Russ Woolley

Yeoh Shields Fund of Horizons Foundation

John Yonover

David Zippel & Michael Johnston

Anonymous (11)

Anonymous Anonymous*

Anonymous in memory of Gale Nigrosh

Champion

gifts from $2,500 to $4,999

Randy Adams

Aaron J. Albano in memory of Stephanie Bissonnette

Sara M. Allan

Alpuche Family

Mitchell Appel

Scott Archimbaud & Patrick Douglass

Anne Banfield

Jordan Barbakoff & Philip Jeffery in loving memory of Rob Sinacore

Bardo Arts (Alex Pearlman)

Ivan M. Bart in memory of

Adam Balzano

Jack W. Batman &

Sidney J. Burgoyne

Michael & Kimberly Beatrice

Benjamin & Seema Pulier

Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Benton & Rachel Brown

Andrew Berdon*

Elaine D. Berger

Mark Bernhardt*

Amy Bermudez

Claude Bernstein & Melody Wang

Phillip Bettencourt

Herb & Ron Black

Blaine

Ann Marie & Robert Borsdorf

John Bowab

Bob Boyett

Scott Brittingham in memory of Christopher Caruso

The Broder Foundation

Corey Brunish & Jessica Rose Brunish

Bruce Burg

Christopher Cara

Andrew Caravella

Cristina Carlson

Cunningham Escott Slevin & Doherty

Marc Chalet & James Ting

Girlie Chang & Michael Vermut

The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation, Inc. in memory of Bob & Muriel Kennedy

Michael & Diane Christian*

Sylvia Choi

Alissa Cipriano

Gloria & Charles I. Clough Jr.

Clinton A. Cobb

Samantha & Drew Cohen in memory of Richard Salfas and Michael Friedman

Ricky Coombs & Seth Stuhl

Robert N. Cory & Shuichiro Takeda*

Susan & Andrew Cott

Thomas Cott* in memory of Philip Carlson

Karen & James Courtney

Michael David & Lauren Mitchell

Maria Di Dia in loving memory of Doug Salmon

Joe Dimino & Michael Guida

Andrew S. Dolkart

Mark Donofrio & Alexander Lach*

Thor Eckert

Maryann Edgecomb

Nicole Eldridge

Anthony, Kristina & David Ellenbogen

Theo Elliman*

Deborah & Matt Ellis

Eric Emeric

Nigel Emmett

Peter Entin & Barbara Janowitz

Bill Evans & Chuck Fischer in memory of Mike Nichols

Joe Evall & Richard Lynn

Craig Faircloth

Ken Fakler & Luc Bouchard-Fakler

John & Margaret Falk*

James Fedigan

Jack Feldman & Matthew Liss

Doug Fiebelkorn & Andrew Hall

Steven Filenbaum &

Matthew Woolf, CFP

Camden & Debra Fine

Ken Finkelstein

Kelly Finzer in honor of Michael DelBene

Melina Fisher*

Elliot Fishman & Dale Abrams

Kevin & Helen Flanagan*

Charles Flateman & Gail Goldstein

Lauren Foley

Jonathan Foster, M.D.

Vincent Gaeta

Michael Gerdes

Richard Gerrig & Timothy Peterson

Roger Gindi & Gregory Victor

Dale Glasser in memory of Steven Glasser

Justin Gleiberman

Jan & Steven Golann

Marcia Goldberg & Paul Garrity

Sherri Goldberg

Peter & Roberta Gottlieb

Gramercy Park Foundation

Douglas Greene

Howard Grossman, M.D.

Addie Guttag

Alan Hassell* in loving memory of H. Thomas Axt

Gail L. Heinemeyer

John M. Hemmer

Richard Hester & Michael Mastro in memory of Helen Hester

Kurt F. & Margaret Webb Heyssel

Alma M. Hirsch in memory of Judi Hirsch

Susan & Neal Hirsch

Karen Hoefer

William S. Hoover, M.D

Bill Hutton in memory of Dr. Joel D. Weisman

Kathy Inch

Bonnie Inserra

Rach Ireland

Jim & Kerry Jacobson

Jerome S. Glazer Foundation

Earl Johnson & Douglas Ward

Michael Johnston

Joanna Jordan

Benita & Joe Kaminkow

Howard & Debby Kaminsky

Milly & Robert Kayyem

Kerry A. Keenan

Celia Keenan-Bolger & John Ellison Conlee

Howard & Karen Kellman

Karen E. Kennedy in memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy

Kelly Lake

Todd Lamb

Dawn Landino

Angela Lansbury

Aaron Larson

William Lauch

Sunhee Lee & Laird Zacheis

The Lenore & Howard Klein Foundation

Michael A. Leppen

Ronald Lieberman & Lauren Schwartz

William Ludel & Tracy Cohen

Eric Luftig

Daniel & Linda Lynch

John J. Mackerey

Barbara Manocherian

John Mansell & Tim House

Nina Matis & Alan Gosule*

Jennifer Mayer

Michael McCarthy & Lars Kontz

Patrick McCarthy

Peter McKown & Kenneth Heng

Drew McLellan

Kati Meister

Jeff Meleski & Steve Markov

Elliott & Cathy Masie

Katherine Miller

Michael Mills & Mark McGrath

David Montague & Michael Selter

Art Moore

Joe P & Edna B Moore Jr

William Moore

Morozs Family

Jason & Debbie Moss

Judith A. Nelson** in memory of Wayne McCarthy

Bebe Neuwirth & Chris Calkins*

Tony Napoli & Gary Newman

Rick Nicita & Paula Wagner

Douglas J. Nieters

Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Nocco

Joseph Obermayer

Paul Oppedisano

Michael Paleos

Gregg Passin

James Peters & Mark Fleisher

Bonnie & Alan Petsche

Erik Piecuch & Alex Wright

Peter Pileski in memory of Bob Avian

Theresa & Pete Piliero

Kat Pinheiro & John Merenda

Gloria Piraino

Julie Plec

Frances Pu

Mary A. Qualls

Dr. Judith Quick

Ron Rafay

Eileen & James Rath

Ray Wetmore Productions

Jonathan Rebell & Noah Levine

Jana Rich & Jill Nash

Richard F. Walsh/

Alfred W. Di Tolla/

Harold P. Spivak Foundation

Carol Risher

Jose Rojas Jr. & Nina A. Cavalli

Rose Brand

Harry B. Rosenburg

in loving memory of Adrienne Rosenberg

Sally Rosenberg & Bruce Charendoff

Jack Rouse

Moe Rouse

Norman Rubenstein

The Sartain and Tamez

Family Trust Fund

Nick Scandalios

Schaffer Family Foundation

The Schroeder Family in memory of John T. Schroeder

Will Schwalbe & David Cheng

Adam Schwab

Jim Scully

Seedtime Fund Inc.

Elliott R. Sernel

Jeannette Sessing

David Maurice Sharp

Ali Sher

David Shmerler

Elliott L. Sirkin in honor of Chita Rivera, Carol Lawrence & Mickey Calin

In memory of Michael Smith

Abigail Rose Solomon

The Spectrum Charitable Foundation

Ruth Stevens & David Olson

Steve Stone & Leslie Benedetto in honor of Max Marlo

Elizabeth Stribling-Kivlan

Sweet Hospitality Group

Bill & Larry Tabbit-Humphrey

Amy F. Thompson

Tracy & Lainey Todd

Jeffrey Trachtman & Peter Chao

Matthew D. Tumminello & Dominick J. Marangi

Tom Viola

Viramontes Family

Carol Waaser

Dawn & Jim Watson

Cindy Weil

Steve Werner

Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Wiggers in memory of T. Thorne Wiggers

Scott Wilcox

Jeff Woodman in memory of Melvin Bernhardt

John Wuertz & Abzal Ayubeally

William P Zanetis in memory of Christopher Tripp Zanetis

Kathryn Zickert

Anonymous (8)

Ambassador gifts from $1,000 to $2,499

Scott & Paula Aaronson in honor of Zach Aaronson

Amy Abrams

Actors' Equity Foundation

Ken Adler in memory of Ellen Adler and in honor of Jon Adler

Carol Aebersold

Richard Ahrens in loving memory of Gloria Rosenthal

Susan M. Allardice

Joseph T. Amodeo

Christine Amorossi

Sally Amoruso

Matthew Amsterdam

Lee R. Anisman M.D.

The Apatow-Mann Family Foundation

Richard Appel

Chen Arad

Charles Ardai

Michael Arellano & Tom Burley

Joan Arenstein

David Glenn Armstrong in joyful memory of Peter Frame

The Arthur Loeb Foundation

Austin Community Foundation

Jay Axelrod

Dr. Don Bacigalupi & Daniel Feder

Jon Robin Baitz

Cornelius Baker

Robert L. Baker

Ian & Kim Band

Tobias Banks

Catherine Bannister

John Bantivoglio

Marie E. Barbieri

Christopher & Paris Barclay

Susan Bardach

Laura Z. Barket

John Barnes & Charles Champagne

Scott Barnes in memory of Brian Kellow

Sena Baron*

Bob Barrack & Barbara Leistner in honor of John Schumacher

The Barrington Foundation Inc.

Christopher Barth

Joy, Ben & Judge Baskin

Kari Bassett

Frederick & Kathy Baumann

Beech Street Foundation

Gary J. Belis

Nan & Joe Benincasa

Taffy Benjamin

Carol & Walter Berman

Joni Bessler & Casey Baum

Shaul Betesh

Phil & Mary Beuth

Jon Bierman

Robert Billig & Richard Vida

Joe Billone

Casey Blass & Lee Manford

Drs. Leslie Blum & David Cziner

Jeff Blumenkrantz & Jeffrey Kwong

David Boger in memory of Terry Brenneis

Dennis Bolger

Matthew Bonilla

Miranda Book & Linda Dingler

Dave Boone

Diane Borger

The Boulder Family

Jeff Bova in memory of Doris Bova

Susan Bowman

Yvette Bowser

Loraine Alterman Boyle

Linda Pritz Boynton

Julie & David Bradsher

Fiona Brady

Molly Brand & Kaitlin Brand

Shirley Brandman & Howard Shapiro

Kevin Breen in memory of Harry Gold

Hilde Breitbart

Kenneth Brendlinger & Paul Inver

Nyle Brenner

Betty Broadhurst

Thomas W. Brock

Terri Brody

J. Arthur Brost

Barry Brown & Douglas Cohn, D.V.M.

Jeffrey Brown & Anthony Tan

Daniel & Rhonda Bruening

Michael Buchanan

Buchwald

Catherine & Mike Buchwald

Gregg & Christine Buckbinder

Diana Buckhantz/Vladimir & Araxia Buckhantz

Foundation

Maribel Bunin

David Burke

Katherine Burton in honor of

Dale Ellen Leff

Michelle L. Butler

Mr. Lem Byers & Mr. Derek Kuhl

Gary Bynum

Michael-Demby Cain*

Patricia Calder

Bennett Cale

Robert Callely

Judith Capawana

Steven M. Caplan Esq.

Caplin Foundation in memory of Ruth & Mortimer Caplin

Stephanie Caravela & Sophia Maoli

Sarah & Frank Cardillo

Len Cariou & Heather Summerhayes

Debra & Kim Carmichael

The Carole & Mike Miller Foundation

David Cartee

Frank Carucci & David

Diamond celebrating

LaMaMa’s 60th Anniversary

Donna B. Case

The Caster Fund

Ronald Casty

Patricia & Carroll Cathey

Deborah & Steven Cavalier

Beth & George Caviness

Ken Cerniglia & Adrien Lanusse in memory of Bryan Louiselle

Jennifer Champion

Stockard Channing

David Charak

Charles and Margaret Levin

Family Foundation

David & Paula Leggett Chase

Chasin/Gilden Family Fund, at the Boston Foundation

Cheryl Wiesenfeld

Productions LLC

Lori Tan Chinn in memory of Kevin Geer

James & Susan Clarke

Joseph M. Clement

Evan Cohen

Michael Cohen

Lynn Coleman

Mary & Michael Conklin

Francois Conradie & Nick Smit

John Contratti

Casey Cook & Gary Steinkohl

John Cook

Kevin Cook

Kenneth E. Cooke*

Jeffrey Corbin & Massimo Pacilli

Barry Cordes

Casey Cornelius

William Corsello

Frederick L. Corte Jr

Bronwen Cound & William Brody

William Cox

Nanette Crist

George Crow

Rob Crudden

The Cunin Family

Wojciech L. Czoch M.D.

Richard Dabbs

Mark Dalton

Duke Dang & Charles Rosen* in loving memory of David Panzer

Daniel Anthony Leone Trust in honor of Henry Winkler and in memory of John Ritter

Scott & Tonya Daniels

Leonard & Catherine Darby

David Beatty Fund of Stonewall

Community Foundation

Cara David

Heather Davies

Camden Davis & Gregory McKnight

Clive Davis

Paula Kaminsky Davis

Yolanda Davis

Melissa Day

Jeffrey De Korte

Miguel De Los Reyes

Debra DeMartini

Louis J. Denkovic

Mark D. Desky & James D. Mrkvicka

John P. DeWitt & Ghim Lay Yeo

Tim Devin & Erik Frantzen*

Suzi Dietz

Patricia S. Dinner

Salvatore E. Dirschberger

Eileen Doherty

Matt Donaldson & Steve Kyriakis

Alexandra Dove & Richard Ballard in honor of David Ballard

Linda Doyle

David & Shari Dreier

Chelsea Dunlap

Rachel Dvorken & Harry B. Rosenberg, Jr.

Earl and Margaret Chesson

Charitable Endowment Fund of Triangle Community Foundation

Felice Ehrlich

The Ehrmann Family Fund

Valerie Eigner

Tim Eippert

Alan Eisenberg & Claire Copley in honor of Bernie Jacobs and Tom Viola

Jack Eldon

Andy Elisburg

Steven Elkin

Sam Ellis in honor of Valarie Silver Ellis

Eric Emeric

Herbert W Engert & Timothy Miller

Eve Ensler

Sabin Epstein

Lori & Mickey Etkin

Bonnie Pfeifer Evans*

David S. & Joan Evans

James Evans, PhD, JD.

Shane Ewen

Kittie Fahey

Katie & Reade Fahs

Laura G. Fahsbender

David Fanger & Martin Wechsler*

James & Anna Fantaci

Peter Farrell*

T.A. Fassburg

Robert Faust & Roger Kluge*

Sarah Jo Fazio

Vicky Feather

Bruce Feffer

Daniel Feinstein

Alan & Brenda Ferber

Elaine Fieldman

Donald M. Filicetti

Lothar Finke

Barry M. Fisher

Jeanne Donovan Fisher

Joal Fischer & Debbie Langsam

Mark E. Fite

Megan P. Fitzgerald

Maggie Flanigan & Richard Dow

Robert S Fleischer & Susan L Raanan

Doug Fogel

Katherine Foley

Scott Wells Ford

Edward & Lori Forstein

Mark Fortier & Jay Pagano*

Dale J. Fournier & Michael R. Wellington*

Keith Fox & Tom Keyes

Bruce Franck

Sara & Michael Frank

Richard Frankel & Kathleen Clark

Douglas Frantz

Avram & Rhoda Freedberg

Jon Freedberg & Maren Roccamonte

Jonathan Freeman

Alison & Jim French*

Bart Freudlich & Julianne Moore

James B. Freydberg

Corey Friedlander*

David Friedman & Shawn Moninger

Merle Frimark in memory of

James Rado

Pierre Frinault

David M. Fromm in memory of my partner Robert Motley

Susan Frost

Jennifer Futch

Kathryn Gallagher

Nancy Gallt

Marsi & Eric Gardiner

Tom & Judy Garey

Leslie & Johanna Garfield

Thomas Garner*

Tami & Robert Garriott

David Gaudette & David Maue

Danni Gee* in honor of Ulysses Dove

Laura Geffen & John Groper in honor of Artie Gaffin

Bruce & Alice Geismar

Barry Gelda in memory of

Irene Lucille Bunis

The Gelfand Family Foundation

Bryan George & Stephen Pielocik

Darrell M. W. George & Scott Turner*

George Zuber & Anthony

Snyder Charitable Fund at Our Fund Inc.

Todd Geringswald

Amy Gewirtz

Kimberly & Ed Gibbons

Jillian Gibbs

Sue Gilad

Tyler Gildan

Denise & Keith Gillen

Bruce & Suzanne Glassman

Joan Glatman

Joanie & Gary Glickstein in honor of Al Tapper

Barbara Golden

Deborah & Jonathan Goldman

Sam Gonzalez

Robyn Goodman

Gina & Kevin Gore

Neal Gorman & David Mann

Stefanie M. Gorman

Barbara Gottlieb

Robert & Wendy Grady

Jennifer Graff

Dane Grams

Nancy Kellogg Gray in honor of

Danny Whitman

Gerard & Lynn Greco

Janet Greene & Chap Chapman

David & Lynn Greenberg

Steve Greenberg

Mr. & Mrs. Ira Greenstein

Mark Greenwald

Emily Grishman & Susan Sampliner

Deborah W. & John A. Grobe

Carol & Bill Gross

Joli L. Gross

Grossman Family Charitable

Funds

Barry & Maggie Grove

Dr. Jeffrey & Mr. Gerald Grove

Jane Groveman & Cathy Tanelli

Chris Guimarin

Leslie G. Gutierrez

Corinne Guttman & George Annarella in memory of Les Guttman

Steven Guy

John Hadity

Edward Hale & Scott Smith

Diann Hall in memory of John Rainwater

John Halpin in honor of the Leadership Council

Elizabeth Halverstam

Christina Hamilton

Katie Hangley & Howard Simon

David G. Hanna* in memory of George &

Norma Jane Hanna

Deborah & Gregg Hanson

Laurie & Chris Harbert

Michael P. Harrell

The Harriet Greenfield Foundation, Inc.

Catherine Harris

Harris Family Foundation in honor of Michael Riedel

Tom Harvey & Manny Correia

Geri & Rich Hastings

Jeffrey Hayenga & Michael Belanger

Lisa Heimann & Family

Hearst

Joseph R. Heller, Ph.D. & Frank Ptak II in memory of Michael Simmons-DeFord

Matthew Helmerich in honor of Douglas Ward

The Henry and Susan Bloom Family Foundation in honor of Leslie & Jordan Mayer

Stephen Henry

Donna Heppermann

Scott Hillier

Jason Hodes

Geoffrey Hoefer & Thomas Wei**

Jim Hoelz & William Welsh

Eileen S. Hoffman

Marguerite Hoffman

Richard Hoffman Jr & Elizabeth Hoffman

Cliff Hopkins

Craig J. Horsley

Larry Howard

Daphne Hsu & Jeff Rosen*

Katherine Huang

Bob & Tim Huber-Fischer

Dr. Jaime S. Huertas & Kenneth A. O’Brien*

Lyn Hughes & Arthur Ferrara

The Human Fund/Mr.

Denivaldo G. Dasilva & Ms. Sabrina Vasquenz-Dasilva

Peter L. Ianniello, PhD

Arthur & Jane Indursky

Jeffrey L. Jackman

Jimmy Jackson

Waldo & Jeanne Jackson

Tracy Jamar in loving memory of Monty Silver

Keith & Patti James

Thai Jason in honor of Tom Viola

Jerl Machine Inc.

The John W Harris

Family Foundation

Gina Purlia Johnson & Kent Johnson

Wagner Johnson Productions

Cherry Jones in memory of Mark Fotopoulos

Barbara Josso & Liz Miloscia

Dr. Christopher R. Joy & Ms. Cathy L. Velenchik

Stacie Julian

Jessica Kahn & Scott Bieker

Joe & Jill Kale

Chad Kampe

Richard Kantor

Rita & Henry Kaplan

Steven Kaplan & Court Whisman

David A. Karlson

Judith E. Karp, MD

Mary Kaslick

Shoshannah & Kevin Schraven

Karin & Greg Kayne

Maureen Keller & David L. Feinberg

Reta & Sophie Keller in honor of Walter Mayes

James Kelliher

Jason Kelliher & Brian Rice

Samantha S. Kennedy

David Kernahan

Mitchell & Julie Kertzman

Kristine Kitts

Jerianne S. Kladder

Marci Klein

Virginia Klunder

F. Gary Knapp

Kathrin Knauf

David & Jennifer Knickel

David J Knight

Chris & Kelly Koenig

Michael Kohn

Anne Kolar

Brian Koll & David Altarac in memory of Dora Hipscher

Konigsberg Family Fund

Dr. Ram Koppaka

Sarah Korda

Alix Korey & Randy Hansen

Roger G. Kramer

Sue Kroll

Carol Krzyzewski

Michael Kuzma

Phil Laduca

Richard LaGravenese in honor of Greg Berlanti

Joanne Lahner

The Lambs Foundation

Craig & Sherri Landauer

Deborah & Rocco Landesman

Stephen & Kristina Lang

Mark Lanspa

Tod Larson

Bishop Alexis Larue

Jay Laudato & Thomas Watson

Cyndi Lauper

Brian Lawlor

Winston Bernard Layne*

Ginna Le Vine

Victoria McNeil Le Vine

Sandy & Michael Leahy

Christopher Leary*

Michael & Jenna Lebowich

Mark Lee

Stephanie Lee/Group Sales Box Office

Hal & Jill Leibowitz

Carol Leif

Curtis Lelash

Christopher Lennertz

Jill Lesser & Jonathan Diesenhaus

Telly Leung & James Babcock

Abbe Levin

Phyllis Levinthal in memory of Ruth & Sheldon Levinthal

Zachary W. Lezberg

Bjorn Liencres

Daniel Limerick

Mark D. Lingenfelter

Linkletter Family

Lisa A. Linsky, Esq.

Rosalind Lippel*

Stuart Lippner in memory of

Roberta Romano

Helen R. Litt, The Litt Family Foundation in memory of Robert de Michiel

Kris Lockley

Mindy Loiselle & Lanny Levenson

Ann & Bruce Loeb

David & Angelica Longo

John T Love & Jeni Love

Arwen Lowbridge & Michael Lane

Frank E. Lucente in memory of Stephen Saikin

Donna & Larry Ludwig

Steve Lukens

Nancy Lukitsh

Daniel Lundberg

Steven F. Lutz

Kevin R. Lyle &

Renee Chatelain

Kelly Lynch

Mark & William Macatee

Kelly McCormick & Jonathan Blake

Drew MacDonald

Patrick Mahoney & C. Martin Hicks

Maidstone Productions in memory of Ted Tulchin

Mains Family Foundation

Scott Mallalieu & Nat Fuchs

Brian Maly

Barbara Brooke Manning

Jesse Manocherian

Judith Manocherian

Barbara & Larry Margolis

Family

Charles & Diane Marino

Thomas Marino

Barbara Marshall

Marshall Family Charitable Foundation

Fred Mason

Jane & G. Dennis Mason

John & Michelle Matteson*

Scott & Harriet Mauro

Stephanie Mayne

Max and Bella Stein

Charitable Trust

Heather McAdam

Elizabeth I. McCann

Mary Beth & Dave McDonough in memory of Eileen Deehan

Eric McGahhey

Kevin B. McGowan

John & Connie McGuire

James McKenzie

Lisa Medero

David Mednikov

Christopher & Michael Mele-Wagner

Meltsner Strategies

Kim Memeger

Janis & Alan Menken

Neil Meron

Michael Halebian & Co. Inc.

Michael J. Zamkow & Sue E. Berman Charitable Foundation

Deborah Miesel

Nancy Milasnovich Sympson

Cassandra M. Milbury in honor of E. Van Milbury

Barry Miller

Gail Miller in celebration of Sophia Smith

Richard Miller & Roberto Konishi

David Miner

Jonathan Mintzer

Brian Stokes Mitchell &

Allyson Tucker in honor of

Tom Viola, Paul Libin & Phil Birsh

Eric Mogilnicki & Peggy Dotzel

Kathleen Moloney

Mary Ann Moore

Rex Morgan

Sharon Moriarty

Marcia L. Morris

Elizabeth Morton in memory of Elizabeth Wilson

Adele Mouzon & Mark Perry

Scott & Holley Mosley

Janissa Muller

Sandy Mulligan

Nao Murakami

Murray Family Foundation

Stacey & Joshua Nadell

Kes & Laura Narbutas

Nelco Foundation

Linda & Stuart Nelson

Ruth Nerken

Maury Newburger

Joshua Newsom

No Guarantees

Albert Nocciolino

Sandy & Ellen Nusbaum

David O'Brien

Greg Ohanesian & Judy McLaughlin

Brian Ogilvie

Janice Oresman

Jim Ornstein

Ron D. Painter

Joseph J. Palermo & Justin W. Sherwood

Gabrielle & Michael Palitz

Todd Palmer

Tim & Diane Parks

Philip Paroian

Richard Patt

The Paul & Emily Singer

Family Foundation

Stavros Pavlakis & Alison Fraser

Ralph L. Pellecchio & James C. Wernz, M.D.

Jeff Perlis

Christina Peronto

Greg & Tracey Petersen

Timothy & Suzanne Peterson

The Pietenpols

Theresa & Pete Piliero

Sandra Piller

PM LaMay Family Trust

Tracy Poole & Kevin Ciotta

David Porter

Charles Potts & Barron Segar

Arabella S. Powell in memory of Darius Barnes

Melody A. Powell in honor of John Michael Schott

Belinda Presser

Stephen R. Prest

Paige Price & Nevin Steinberg

Rolande Prince

Sarah Prinsloo & Dean Rosow

Jordan & Rami Raff

Christopher Ranous

Andrea & Dennis Ratner

Jessy Reaves

Gary Reback

Susan Cohen Rebell

Dr. Eric Reiner*

Norman & Sandy Reisman in loving memory of Artie Gaffin

Teresa Reyes & Martin Monas*

Michelle & Dyson Richards

David Rimple & Paul Teixeira*

Michael Risinger

Rita & Jeffrey Adler

Family Foundation

Dominic Roberts & Stephanie

Martignetti Roberts

Anne & Thomas Robinson

Jonathan Rock & Patrick DelaCruz

Nancy & Paul Rodriguez

Susan Rodriguez & Charles Lowrey

Larry Rogowsky

Lispet N. Roland

Pamella Roland

Matt Romansky & Emily Greenstein

David Romero & David Greiss

Sally Root

Rick Rosemarin

Samuel W. Rosenblatt

Ryan A. Ross & Steven Ross

Bert & Mary Rouleau

Randolph & Diane Rowe

Gary Rozynek

Phil & Dawn Rudolph

Michael Ruppal & Jim Roth

Barry A. Russell PhD in honor of Jason Opsahl

Ron Rydarowicz & Bill Figner

TJ Saad

Wynn J. Salisch

Rina L. Saltzman

Calvin Sanchez in memory of Nick Cordero

Polly Weintz Sanna

Nina F. Sax, MD

Linda Scenna

Sarah Schaettle

Joseph Schaller

Susan & Stephen Scherr in honor of Ellen Greenwald

Valeria & William Schiemann

Carolyn Schiff & Noah Millman

S. Fred Schiffman

Steven J. Schimmel

Leah Schloss

Joe & Barbara Schmidt

Steven Schnepp & Mark Basile in memory of Paul Penfield & John Heppenstall

Michael Schober & Don Harrison

Allison Schultz

Jeanne Schultz

John E Schumacher in honor of Joan Johns Schumacher

Laurie & Owen Schwartz

Lisa Dawn & Joe Schwarz

Jennifer Scott

Paul & Kate Seavey

Katie & Jim Sebastian

John Eric Sebesta & William Tomai

Richard Seer & Doug Wallingford

Debra & Michael Segal

Paul Segal

Heidi Seizinger

Seniel Ostrow Foundation, Sara, Samantha Widzer & Family

Lee Seymour

Desta & Roland Shaw

Eric Shearin

Erika Sheehan

Lisa Sheldon

Kenneth G. Shelley

Mary & Bennett Shuldman/ Music Benefiting

Students Inc.

Richard Siegmeister

Silva Theatrical Group

Dan Silver & Doug Martino

Harrison Simmons Epstein

Nancy L. Simon

Ed Simonelli & Hernando Cortez Jr*

Charles & Pat Haynes Sislen

Joann Skorupski

Cathy & Bob Smith

Clark Smith

John Smith & Edward Escoto

Michael Smith

Peggy & Stan Smith in honor of Steve Friedman

James K. Sokol

Talya Sokoll

Nick & Barrie Somers

Jeff Soref & Paul Lombardi

Jai Srinivasan

The Stanton Family

Start It! Foundation

Andrew W. Stern

Sandra Stern

Eric Stine

Karl Stine

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Stone

David Strassler

Meryl Streep & Don Gummer

Stuart S. Applebaum Giving Foundation in memory of Mr. Vincent Virda

Veena Sud

Stephen L. Sweet

Ronald J. Szabo

Christopher Taggart & Tim Roberts

Rod Tailford & Mark Flickinger

Peter M. Taub

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Taubeneck

John Taylor

Josh Taylor & Joseph Grossmann

Paul & Frances Taylor

Hal Tepfer & Stacie Simon

Marc Tetro

Stephen Thayer & Howard Terry

John Henry Thomas III

Neal Thomas

Bobby Conte Thornton, Lisa Conte & Napo

Teresa Throenle-Somaini

Dwight Tierney & Dina Nathanson

Natalie Tierney

Aaron Tievsky

Henry Tisch

Scot Titelbaum in honor of Dr.

Oz Show Supervising Producers

Keith S. Tobin, M.D.

Stacey Tobin

Lila & George Todd

Tracy & Lainey Todd

Laura & Stephen Toma

Jennifer Trepeck in honor of Sue Gilad

John Truran & Gregory Naranjo

Scott Trzaskawka

Paul & Frances Turner

Bob Tuschman

Mark Tynan

David Umbach

Jo Vanderbeek

Lora J. & Richard L. Van Velsor

Verna Vanis

Greg Vargas & Daniel Crisafulli

Dr. Anthony F. Verdi & Mr. Mark A. Mainville

Marcie Vort

Lucy R. Waletzky, MD

Allen Walker

Patricia Walmer

Bethe Ward

Steven Warheit & Jean Christensen

Timothy Warmath & Edward Comber*

Dr. Robert Warner in honor of Eli Faber

Marcia Weber & James Flaws

Arthur E. Webster, Esq.

Sandra Wegman

Marjorie Weinman

Ira M. Weitzman

Linda Wellendorf

Dave Wells & Marty Tatman

John Weltman & Cliff Atkins in honor of David Kuehn & Tedi Marsh

Lucille Werlinich

Carol & Tom Wheeler

Nancy A. Wheeler

Gina White in honor of James Davis

Kat White

Todd M. Whitley & Gary O.

Holder* in loving memory of Robert LuPone

Danny Whitman & Robert

Bartley in memory of

Francine Whitman

Lois Whitman

Channing Wickham

Charlotte Wilcox in remembrance of Gary Gunas

Jay Wiley

Miles Wilkin in memory of Stuart Thompson

Janice Willett

Lisa Williamson

Michael Wilson & Gus Studio

Media Production

Sariah Wilson

Skye Wilson

Anna Winer

Alison Wintman in honor of Sherri Goldberg

Jacqueline Wladis

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas & Barbara Wright

Supriya Wronkiewicz

Ted Wu

John Wuertz & Abzal Ayubeally

Lori A. Yaspan

Ronald & Geri Yonover

Llewellyn Young & Terence Law*

Jean M. Zajac

Ed Zakreski

Sonni Zambino in memory of Panchali & Scott

Alan Zarky & Helen Halpert

David Ziff & Alan Bell

Christian Zimmermann* in loving memory of my beloved husband

Richard M. Kielar

Alan Zucker

Zufall Family Foundation*

Elliot Zulver & Sally Gold

Felice Zwas

Anonymous (33)

*indicates members of the DRA Angels Circle

**indicates members of the Broadway Cares and DRA Angels Circle

As of March 28, 2023

NextGen Network

The NextGen Network is a group of young professionals committed to providing a sustainable foundation for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. For more information about the benefits of the NextGen Network, please contact Jack Noseworthy, individual giving officer, at noseworthy@broadwaycares.org or 212.840.0770, ext. 281.

Angel

($1,000 and above)

Matthew Amsterdam

Megan P. Fitzgerald

Justin Gleiberman

Binan Gu

Chris Guimarin*

Abigail Kertzman

David Iwanowski

Nathan Noh*

Sally Root

Megan Savage

Lee Seymour

Michael Smith*

Talya Sokoll

Henry Tisch

Jacqueline Wladis*

Scott Wilcox*

Leader ($500 - $999)

Tom Blushi

Sam Brahms

Toby Donoghue

Ben Fisher

Adriana Nocco

Aaron Sanko

Emma Scully

Torchbearer ($250 - $499)

Elizabeth Bedley

Lisa Cecchini

Lilly Claar

Allison Curran & Michael Hilkin

Matthew D’Arrigo

Alex Hare

Ben Houghton

Your Legacy Begins Today

When you add Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to your will or estate plan, The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation will, in memory of Diana King, contribute 10% of the total amount you plan to leave to Broadway Cares. Thanks to this generous $250,000 challenge match, you can provide lifesaving care today by making a legacy gift for the future.

To learn more about the Broadway Cares Bequest Challenge please contact Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer Nick Mayo at mayo@broadwaycares.org or 212.840.0770, ext. 262.

Michael Hull

Zachary Laks

Jeremy Lentz

Phil Makara

Sophia Maoli

Stephanie McCabe

David Mednikov

Max Needle

Francesca M. Romeo

Jelani Remy*

Jake Romanoski

Ally Rome

Pradeep Sharma

Regina Stuzin*

Victoria Ungvarsky

Madison Wheeler

*indicates NextGen Advocate

As of March 28, 2023

5 Questions

The success of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS comes not only from those making personal donations of financial contributions, but also those who so graciously offer their time and talents to make a difference. We asked three of those shining lights to share their stories.

How did you first get involved with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS?

AFRA HINES: I first got involved with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS during my time at In the Heights. We, as a cast, were very invested in the mission. I remember Red Bucket collecting, getting together to perform “Un Dia Mas” at the Easter Bonnet Competition and performing in Broadway Bares. I also remember hearing firsthand how Broadway Cares had personally enriched the lives of my castmates. It really made an impact on me.

GLEN BRIGGS-HAYLER: My first time volunteering was for the Red Bucket Brigade 13 years ago. I could immediately feel the impact of my time. I felt the comradery of volunteering next to other theater fans, colleagues and Broadway Cares staff, as well as the generosity of theatergoers. From there I have joined the volunteer crew for the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction and Broadway Bares and will say yes to any ask for my time to help this great organization.

JUSTIN SCRIBNER: I have been a stage manager on Broadway for over 20 years and I absolutely love participating in all aspects of Broadway Cares' fundraising efforts.

What motivates you to work with Broadway Cares?

AFRA: Community! I love my theater community. No matter where we are in the country, or world, we are one theater community. We are empathic, kind and hardworking. We look out for each other.

GLEN: The great need for good in this country and around the world. The impact of making a difference together.

JUSTIN: I am so inspired by the community and creative collaboration that goes into the event planning, producing, fundraising and grant-giving. We want to support one another with all of our big talents and hearts and Broadway Cares makes it easy to be a part of the change we wish to see.

What is your favorite memory of making a difference through Broadway Cares?

AFRA: I was able to personally raise over $10,000 a few years ago during Broadway Bares. It was a huge effort, but so worth it, and that's something I am hugely proud of. I am always so moved by the amount of people who come together for Broadway Bares to donate their time and energy to make a difference in the lives of so many.

GLEN: The many personal stories of those who've dropped a few bills in the Red Buckets or just stopped by to share their stories. Many have shared that a friend or a loved one has benefited from the resources supported through Broadway Cares.

JUSTIN: I really loved being the production stage manager of Broadway Backwards the first few years that the event became partnered with Broadway Cares, but the times that I have had the opportunity to be on the National Grants Committee and being a part of the grant-giving process gave me a really rewarding insight into the mammoth impact of our fundraising efforts.

As a member of the theater community, why is it important to you to give back?

AFRA: Because, as Muhammad Ali said, the service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.

GLEN: I've found my home in the theater community, both in my work life and in my personal life. My days are spent managing tickets and many of my evenings are spent holding a Red Bucket or seeing a show. Theater has filled me with love and joy and I hope to pass that on even if it's in a small way.

JUSTIN: I feel so fortunate to have a career that I love and telling meaningful stories that offer a healing catharsis for both audiences and artists, but it is imperative to me to find ways to offer healing and support outside of our art form and help each other and the broader community.

Describe Broadway Cares in three words.

AFRA: Community for good.

GLEN: Together making a difference (OK, that’s four!).

JUSTIN: Theater community cornerstone.

Afra Hines

Actor in Bob Fosse's Dancin’

Glen Briggs-Hayler

Broadway Cares volunteer

Justin Scribner

Production Stage Manager at Parade

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

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