‘Broadway Bares’ strips down to a record-breaking haul with Johnny Sibilly & 200 scantily-clad dancers
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA).This year, there were two sold-out performances at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom–which was transformed into a Las Vegas-style spectacle and dubbed “Hit the Strip”–that raised a record-breaking $2,259,134.
This is the largest haul since Broadway Bares’ inception in 1992.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.A post shared by Scott Archimbaud (@scott_archimbaud)A post shared by Broadway Cares (@bcefa)Famed dancer and choreographer Jerry Mitchell started the event 32 years ago and has helped turn it into the one of the most popular charity events within the Broadway community.While this year Mitchell wasn’t in attendance–he’s working on the launch of the Devil Wears Prada stage musical in London–he shared his gratitude and noted he was still able to enjoy many of the stellar performances via Facetime.“Just waking up to the incredible news BROADWAY BARES has set a #fundraisingrecord,” Mitchell captioned a video of talented showgirl Aneliese Biwer spinning from a chandelier.
