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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents
Hosted by Seth Rudetsky with presenters Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, Anthony Rosenthal and Brandon Uranowitz Robert Creighton, Lora Lee Gayer and Megan Sikora Nick Kroll and John Mulaney and Judith Light and special guests Cynthia Erivo, Jessie Mueller and Javier MuĂąoz Opening Number directed and choreographed by Al Blackstone Lighting Design by Joel Shier
Sound by Marie Renee Foucher Kurt Fischer
Production Manager Nathan Hurlin
Production Stage Manager Matthew K. Lutz
Trisha Doss
Produced by Valerie Lau-Kee Lai Tom Viola Music Supervisor Ted Arthur Directed by Jason Trubitt
MISSION STATEMENT In a manner at all times consistent with the exclusive charitable and educational purposes of BC/EFA within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code:
• 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 the social services and programs of The Actors 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. broadwaycares.org Approved by the BC/EFA Board of Trustees on May 27, 2010
THE SHOW Opening Number Wicked Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for Dancers Responding to AIDS On Your Feet! Fiddler on the Roof School of Rock - The Musical Waitress Paramour The Color Purple Chicago Avenue Q National Tours The Lion King Hamilton Jersey Boys
THE JUDGES James Barbour DenĂŠe Benton Clifton Davis Harvey Evans Todrick Hall
Lisa Lampanelli Lesli Margherita Mary Beth Peil Lee Perlman Lucas Steele Peg Wendlandt
A HISTORY OF GIVING Equity Fights AIDS was founded in October 1987 by the Council of Actors’ Equity Association. Money raised through the efforts of Equity theatre companies across the country was specifically earmarked for The Actors Fund’s AIDS Initiative. 2010
Broadway Cares was founded in February 1988 by members of The Producers’ Group. Money raised was earmarked to be awarded to AIDS service organizations nationwide, including Equity Fights AIDS. In May 1992, Equity Fights AIDS and Broadway Cares merged to become Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The Board of Trustees of this newly established not-for-profit fundraising organization assumed the missions of the previously separate organizations and continues to fund the social service work of The Actors Fund and award grants three times a year to AIDS service organizations nationwide.
2011
Unlike most other nonprofit, grant-making organizations, Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS must raise every single dollar of our philanthropic budget every year in order to fulfill our mission. In turn, BC/EFA works hard to ensure that the money we raise is spent carefully and wisely on programs where these hard-earned funds can have the maximum possible impact.
2012
2013
2014
2015
The Actors Fund Grants
National & Intl. Grants
Total Grants
1987-1992 Equity Fights AIDS $ 2,775,250 1988-May 1992 Broadway Cares $ 1,067,000 BC/EFA Contributions 5/92 - 12/92 $ 634,000 $ 771,780 1993 $ 1,654,000 $ 1,184,119 1994 $ 1,758,000 $ 676,404 1995 $ 1,791,000 $ 707,916 1996 $ 2,010,000 $ 1,400,549 1997 $ 2,247,500 $ 1,342,200 1998 $ 2,471,000 $ 1,711,819 1999 $ 2,700,000 $ 3,039,841 2000 $ 2,955,336 $ 3,033,566 2001 $ 2,829,500 $ 3,238,765 2002 $ 2,732,000 $ 2,689,676 2003 $ 3,022,500 $ 3,115,969 2004 $ 3,360,500 $ 4,437,338 2005 $ 3,516,500 $ 4,469,798 2006 $ 3,517,500 $ 4,518,364 2007 $ 3,671,500 $ 5,152,546 2008 $ 4,302,000 $ 5,737,298 2009 $ 3,400,000 $ 4,492,489 2010 $ 4,160,000 $ 5,824,988 2011 $ 4,014,500 $ 5,305,700 2012 $ 4,625,000 $ 6,218,796 2013 $ 4,300,000 $ 6,218,706 2014 $ 4,603,000 $ 6,077,237 2015 $ 5,175,500 $ 6,848,120 2016 (unaudited) $ 5,602,550 $ 6,976,957
$ 2,775,250 $ 1,067,000 $ 1,405,780 $ 2,838,119 $ 2,434,404 $ 2,498,916 $ 3,410,549 $ 3,589,700 $ 4,182,819 $ 5,739,841 $ 5,988,902 $ 6,068,265 $ 5,421,676 $ 6,138,469 $ 7,797,838 $ 7,986,298 $ 8,035,864 $ 8,824,046 $ 10,039,298 $ 7,892,489 $ 9,984,988 $ 9,320,200 $ 10,843,796 $ 10,518,706 $ 10,680,237 $ 12,023,620 $ 12,579,577
Total Support 1988-2016 $ 83,828,636 $ 96,257,941 BC/EFA Grant-Making Total 1988-2016
$180,086,577
December 2016 Dear Friends: Thank you for joining us for the 28th edition of the Gypsy of the Year Competition. We are grateful for the fundraising efforts of the Broadway community these six weeks, and excited to celebrate our collective success through this afternoon’s memorable performances. It is more important than ever that we gather here today, together, singularly focused and united. It is more important than ever that we revel in our diverse community of actors, stage managers, musicians, crew members, directors, choreographers, designers and front-of-house staffers; of donors, supporters, friends and family. Energized by your stalwart support, we have never been more committed in our fight for those whose voices have been silenced or marginalized. We will not allow fear or hate to impede the progress we have made. Lives depend on that. Gypsy of the Year honors the people who use their craft and talents, expend their energies and give their time to help the greater good. They’ve volunteered to perform in today’s show, held red buckets in theatre lobbies, signed posters and Playbills on behalf of Broadway Cares and inspired theatregoers to give back. Today, like every day, Americans of every gender, ethnicity, religion, orientation, identity, ability and economic status will turn to social service organizations across the country and The Actors Fund for a much-needed hand up and supportive shoulder. This year, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awarded a record-breaking $5.6 million to the essential social service programs of The Actors Fund, supporting entertainment professionals in times of need, crisis or transition, when effective health care coverage is never guaranteed. Broadway Cares also granted $6.6 million to HIV/AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. These grants provide health care services, lifesaving medication, nutritious meals, counseling and more to people across the country and across the street. Whether you’re onstage, offstage or backstage, whether you’re a major donor or a dedicated volunteer, whether you’ve supported Broadway Cares from our humble beginnings or are a new addition to our family, know that you are appreciated. Your love of theatre, passion for helping others and desire to effect change is what allows Broadway Cares to touch so many lives every day. Our friends Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, stars of Oh, Hello on Broadway, have said it best every night these last six weeks: “Throughout the country right now, many of the most vulnerable are scared about their rights and access to social services and much more. Your support of Broadway Cares helps so many in need now and in the future.” Our work has never been more important. And today, perhaps more than ever, what we do together makes a difference. Sincerely, Tom Viola Executive Director
A BIT OF "GYPSY" HISTORY The first Gypsy of the Year Competition was held at the St. James Theatre on November 28, 1989. Hosted by Jonathan Hadary, Tyne Daly and the company of Gypsy, this fledgling event – produced by Maria Di Dia and Tom Viola and directed by Michael Lichtefeld – raised more than $64,000 and featured gypsies from the companies of A Chorus Line, Black & Blue, Cats, Grand Hotel, Gypsy, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, The Heidi Chronicles, Three Penny Opera and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom/The Lady in Question. In the following years – with your help – Gypsy of the Year grew. 1989
$
64,000
1998
$ 1,751,000
2007
$ 3,925,000
1990
$
92,000
1999
$ 2,074,000
2008
$ 3,061,000
1991
$
205,000
2000
$ 2,056,000
2009
$ 4,630,000
1992
$
445,000
2001
$ 2,037,000
2010
$ 3,776,000
1993
$
707,000
2002
$ 2,625,000
2011
$ 4,895,253
1994
$
802,000
2003
$ 3,359,000
2012
$ 3,902,608
1995
$ 1,213,000
2004
$ 2,754,000
2013
$ 4,343,234
1996
$ 1,262,000
2005
$ 2,973,000
2014
$ 5,229,611
1997
$ 1,325,000
2006
$ 3,000,000
2015
$ 4,786,239
27 Gypsy of the Year Competitions = $67,293,665 Today, we stage the 28th. We are deeply grateful to all who, over the last 27 years, have made this event a wildly successful fundraiser and a yearly celebration of the theatre community’s commitment to those facing the challenges of AIDS and other health-related emergencies. You are the heart, soul and muscle of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Your efforts enable BC/EFA to continue to offer essential assistance to individuals in the entertainment industry and to hundreds of AIDS service organizations that serve people with HIV/AIDS and their families nationwide. On behalf of those we assist, thank you. broadwaycares.org
PERFORMANCE CREDITS Opening Number Directed and Choreographed by Al Blackstone Original Choreography by Michael Bennett Book by Chris Dimond Arrangements by Bryan Perri Music Direction by Ted Arthur Orchestration by Adam Michael Kaufman Stage Manager: Amy Steinman Assistant Stage Manager: Ryan Keller Costume Designer: Jeffrey Wallach Associate Costume Designers: Katie Chihaby, Jen Jacobs, Mary Evangeline Rubi Makeup Designer: Brian Strumwasser Wardrobe Supervisor: Barbara Berman Dressers: Kimberly Lennox, Darryl Nipps, Andrea Savoca, Barb Simpson, Natalie Tincher, Jaime Torres Copyist: Christopher Gurr Rehearsal Pianist: Nissa Kahle Featuring Ward Billeisen, Ashley Blanchet, Karli Dinardo, Khori Petinaud and David Rossetti Special Guest Appearances by Baayork Lee, Donna McKechnie, Margo Sappington Performers: Marc Cardarelli, Phil Colgan, Edward Cuellar, Katie Drablos, David Ferguson, Karla Puno Garcia, Daniel Gaymon, David Guzman, Jacob Guzman, Taylor Habershaw, Melissa Hunt, Lindsay Janisse, Hannah Jennens, L’ogan J’ones, Evan Kasprzak, Danielle Kelsey, Emily Grace Kersey, Jess LeProtto, Reed Luplau, Lizz Picini, Morgan Rose, Kristi Smith, Ricky Ubeda Offstage Singers: Peter Brown, Alexandra de Suze, Becca Gottlieb, Jessica Dee Kelly, Josh Kenney, Mike Longo, Jenna Miller, Brian Moreland, Sarah Parnicky, Doug Shapiro, Laura Taylor Special thanks to B&J Fabrics, Bra*Tenders, Howie Joines, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply, New York Theatre Workshop Costume Shop, TDF Costume Collection
Wicked Fundraising coordinators: Jen Marik, Hannah Shankman and the Wicked stage management team Family Scripted by Sheryl Lee Ralph Directed by Josh Daniel Green and Daniel Robinson Choreographed by Josh Daniel Green Music Direction and Arrangements by Steven Jamail Music: “Listen” by Henry Krieger, Scott Cutler, Anne Preven and Beyoncé; and “Family” by Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen Costumes by Cate Goetschius Performers: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jerad Bortz, Alyssa Fox, Josh Daniel Green, Kali Grinder, Courtney Iventosch, Amber Jackson, Adrian Lee, Brandon Leffler, Sterling Masters, Raymond Joel Matsamura, Betsy Werbel Special thanks to Daniel Robinson for the concept and support, and the Goddess Ralph for sharing her talent and heart with us In memory of a missing generation of Broadway performers
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for Dancers Responding to AIDS The Dying Swan Choreography based on Mikhail Fokine Music by Camille Saint-Saens Costumes by Mike Gonzales Performer: Joshua Thake as Eugenia Repelskii
On Your Feet! Fundraising coordinators: Anthony CeFala, Shannon Hammons, Mary MacLeod This is What an American Looks Like Written by Ana Villafa単e and Andy Se単or Jr. Directed by Andy Se単or Jr. Music Direction and Arrangements by Justin Ramos Performers: Yassmin Alers, Alma Cuervo, Henry Gainza, Linedy Genao, Genny Lis Padilla, Ektor Rivera, Jose Rosario Jr., Brett Sturgis, Alexandria Suarez, Ana Villafa単e
Fiddler on the Roof Fundraising coordinators: Ana Garcia, Katherine Shea, Olivia Gunderson, Josh Blye Anatevka: Where Are They Now? Written by Jeffrey Schecter and Jill Abramovitz Music Direction by Matt Moisey Performers: Jenny Rose Baker, Eric Chambliss, Jacob Guzman, Alix Korey, Stephanie Lynne Mason, Zach McNally, Matt Moisey, Robbie Nicholson, Tess Primack, Nerghiz Sarki, Jeffrey Schecter
School of Rock - The Musical Fundraising coordinators: School of Rock - The Musical stage management School of Rock, A Rock Musical Written by the kids cast of School of Rock - The Musical Stage Managers: Matt Leiner and Julie DeVore Performers: Paul Luke Bonenfant, Chloe Bryan, Ava Della Pietra, Gabby Gutierrez, Gianna Harris, J ason Kisare, Diego Lucano, Raghav Mehrotra, Brandon Niederauer, Luca Padovan, Jersey Sullivan Special thanks to the entire cast and crew of School of Rock - The Musical and the staff of the Winter Garden Theatre
Waitress Fundraising coordinators: the company of Waitress Love is Christmas Music Direction by Nadia DiGiallonardo Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles Arrangements by Adam Kaufman Performers: Charity Dawson, Thay Floyd, Drew Gehling, Henry Gottfried, Molly Hager, Aisha Jackson, Max Kumangai, Jessie Mueller, Stephanie Torns In memory of Adrienne Shelley
Paramour Fundraising coordinators: the cast, crew, stage managers and company managers of Paramour The Message Directed and Choreographed by Justin Prescott Music by M.I.A. Performers: Justin Keats, Raven McRae, Amber Merrick, Kenneth Michael Murray Special thanks to Bespoke Theatricals and Cirque du Soleil Theatricals In memory of Fletcher Blair Sanchez
The Color Purple Fundraising coordinators: Sharika Niles and Matt DiCarlo I Won’t Complain Written by The Reverend Paul Jones Arrangements by Jason Michael Webb Performers: Phoenix Best, Dwayne Clark, Lawrence Clayton, Carrie Compere, Jennie Harney, Adrianna Hicks, Antoine L. Smith, Carla R. Stewart, Akron Watson, Rema Webb, Brit West
Chicago Fundraising coordinators: David Hyslop, Mahlon Kruse, Stephen Gruse, Marian DeWitt Holiday Melody Written, Directed and Choreographed by Brian O’Brien Music and Lyrics by Brian O’Brien Orchestrated by Richard Rockage Costume Design by Jo-Ann Bethel and Kevin Woodworth Performers: Angel Reda with members of the cast of Chicago and members of the Chicago orchestra Special thanks to Richard Rockage, Lynn Pinto and Andros Rodriguez; Ray Bokhour and NaTasha Yvette Williams for doing the curtain speech; Ryan Lowe, Peter Nelson and Barrett Martin for your dedication to our collections; the cast, stage hands, musicians, wardrobe department, hair department, front-of-house staff and everyone at the Ambassador Theater for their generosity and giving spirit; and, of course, Fran and Barry. Happy 20th! In memory of the legendary Gypsy, Mr. John Mineo
Avenue Q Fundraising coordinators: Christine Daly and John Bantay Fuh Q Written by Michael Liscio Jr. and Nick Kohn Directed by Michael Liscio Jr. Choreographed by John Bantay Music Direction by Gary Adler Music and Original Lyrics by CeeLo Green; Parody Lyrics by Michael Liscio Jr. Stage Manager: John Bantay Puppets by Rick Lyon Performers: Elizabeth Berg, Katie Boren, Kerri Brackin, Grace Choi, Ben Durocher, Jason Jacoby, Maggie Lakis, Michael Liscio Jr., Jed Resnick, Danielle K. Thomas Special thanks to cast and crew of Avenue Q, the staff of New World Stages and Hillary
National Tours Directed and Choreographed by Kellen Stancil Music: “The Answer,” by Joss Stone, Jonathan Shorten and Dennis Bovell; performed by Joss Stone Stage Manager: Emily Hayes Assistant Stage Manager: Louisa Pough Assistant Choreographer: Donna Michelle Vaughn Costume Design by James Nguyen and AC Gottlieb Performers: Savannah Cobb, Derek Ege, Jordana Grolnick, Christopher F. Jackson, Jakob Karr, KerryLyn Kercher, Ben Lanham, Dannon O’Brien, Courtney Ortiz, Lauren Perry, Devin Roberts, Ashley Talluto, Matthew Tiberi, Micki Weiner, Chaz Wolcott, Ricardo Zayas
The Lion King Fundraising coordinators: Kimberly Marable and Kyle Lamar Mitchell Alone Written by L. Steven Taylor Directed by L. Steven Taylor and Ray Mercer Choreographed by Ray Mercer Lyrics by L. Steven Taylor Performers: Lamar Baylor, Kimberly Marable, Matthew Morgan, Brenda O’Brien, L. Steven Taylor
Hamilton Fundraising coordinators: Deanna Weiner, Scott Rowen, Amber White, Raynelle Wright America Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda Directed by Karla Puno Garcia and Kurt Crowley Choreographed by Karla Puno Garcia Music Direction and Arrangements by Kurt Crowley Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bob Marley Lyrics by Langston Hughes, Bob Marley Stage Manager: Deanna Weiner Performers: Hope Easterbrook, Karla Puno Garcia, David Guzman, Gregory Haney, Roddy Kennedy, Robin Macatangay, Javier Muñoz, Kamille Upshaw, Syndee Winters Special thanks to Brig Berney, Holli Campbell, Tim Pettolina and the house staff at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
Jersey Boys Fundraising coordinators: Pamela Remler, Chad Lewis, Peter Gregus, Jared Bradshaw, Kyli Rae, John Edwards, Chris Messina A Jersey Farewell Written and Directed by Peter Gregus Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo; staged by Peter Gregus Music Direction by Ben Hartman Music: “Sherry” by Bob Gaudio; “Stay” by Joe Williams; “Working My Way Back to You” by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell; “Who Loves You” by Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker; and “Oh, What a Night” by Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker Vocal Arrangements by Ben Hartman and Ron Melrose Orchestrations for “Who Loves You” and “Oh, What a Night” by Steve Orich Conducted by Ben Hartman Assistant Music Director: Jana Jillio Keyboards: Ben Hartman and Jana Jillio Drums: Kevin Dow Stage Manager: Pamela Remler Performers: Tommaso Antico, Michelle Aravena, Mark Ballas, Mackenzie Bell, Richard Blake, Candi Boyd, Jared Bradshaw, Charl Brown, Kaleigh Cronin, Christopher DeAngelis, Nic Dromard, Todd Dubail, John Edwards, Brendan Fay, Josh Franklin, Carmella Galante, Alayna Gallo, John Gardiner, Drew Gehling, Devon Goffman, Peter Gregus, Jon Hacker, Merissa Haddad, Jonathan Hadley, Richard Hester, Angie Jerbasi, Ian Joseph, Rory Max Kaplan, Jamie Karen, Andy Karl, Donnie Kehr, Michelle Knight, Chris Messina, Rafael Monterola, Dominic Nolfi, Jeff Ostroski, Rebecca Kupka Overton, Raymondo Polanco, Tony Pompa, Kyli Rae, Pamela Remler, John Rochette, Jessica Rush, Mary Rutherford, Paul Sabala, Courtney Sachs, John Salvatore, Jaime Samson, Sara Schmidt, Rachel Schur, Drew Seeley, Michelle Sesco, Courter Simmons, Jonathan Smith, Lindsay Snow, Jarrod Spector, Nick Staub, Jenny Lee Stern, Katie Tomlinson, Chip White, Keith White Special thanks to Elizabeth Cochary and Phill Gross
THE ACTORS FUND Broadway Cares’ Helps Professionals Prosper in the Entertainment Industry and Beyond Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the single largest funder of The Actors Fund programs, which last year helped nearly 14,000 professionals, men and women who work onstage, backstage and throughout the entertainment community. In 2016, BC/EFA awarded $5.6 million for the most essential programs of the Fund. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, since 1988 Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has awarded The Actors Fund more than $78 million. HIV/AIDS INITIATIVE
2016 Grant: $2,000,000 The HIV/AIDS Initiative provides an array of supportive services to create a holistic plan that will meet each client’s emotional, medical and financial needs. Last year, the HIV/AIDS Initiative served 366 clients, many of whom belong to PATRICK Actors’ Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Client of HIV/AIDS Initiative American Guild of Musical Artists, American Guild of Variety Artists and more unions that are so important to the fundraising work of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. PHYLLIS NEWMAN WOMEN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE
2016 Grant: $810,000
ALEXANDRA Client of Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative
The Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative addresses the myriad of concerns women face when dealing with a serious medical condition. More than 600 clients sought care from the initiative last year, which, in addition to advocacy, counseling and support, provided $214,561 in financial assistance to them.
AL HIRSCHFELD FREE HEALTH CLINIC
2016 Grant: $600,000 The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic helps meet immediate medical needs, including urgent sick visits, vaccinations, physical examinations, blood testing, vision screening, mammograms and more. The clinic treated 933 patients last year for everything from flu shots to upper respiratory illnesses.
ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SERVICES
2016 Grant: $400,000 In 2015, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS expanded its financial support of The Actors Fund by adding Addiction and Recovery Services to the essential programs receiving annual funding. The initiative provides intensive case management to address addiction and what led to it, helping clients get back on their feet and regain stability in their lives. Last year, 190 industry professionals took advantage of these services.
ARTISTS HEALTH INSURANCE RESOURCE CENTER
2016 Grant: $400,000
KEVIN Client of Artists Health Insurance Resource Center
The Artists Health Insurance Resource Center, also known as AHIRC, helps the industry understand and participate in the Affordable Care Act. Last year, AHIRC helped 1,138 clients get the health insurance they needed and offered in-person and telephone counseling sessions to 1,122 members of the entertainment community nationwide.
THE DANCERS’ RESOURCE
2015 Grant: $300,000
ASHLEY Client of The Dancers’ Resource
The Dancers’ Resource provides counselling and support group services to address the physical and emotional issues that are specific to dancers. More than 500 dancers and choreographers took advantage of the unique services offered by The Dancers’ Resource last year.
THE CAREER CENTER
2016 Grant: $300,000 The Career Center, formerly known as the Actors Fund Work Program, helps entertainment professionals identify and find sideline work and new careers in industries where their skills and experience are also valued. Through career counseling, skills training and job development, the Career Center helped 2,799 members last year.
PHYSICIAN VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ARTS
In addition to support for The Actors Fund, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS provided a $65,000 grant to Physician Volunteers for the Arts to give 5,000 flu shots at more than 50 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, theatre-related organizations and management offices.
would like to thank the members of the following unions for their continued participation and support of the audience appeals made once again in the Broadway theatres. With the added support of our friends Off-Broadway and in national touring shows across the country, these appeals are the backbone and muscle of BC/EFA’s annual fundraising efforts. These appeals could not be done without the generous collective efforts of: ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION – actors and stage managers AMERICAN FEDERATION of MUSICIANS Local 802 ATPAM – company managers, house managers and press agents The Dramatists Guild of America IATSE Local 1 – stagehands, carpenters, electricians and props IATSE Local 306 – ushers, ticket takers and doormen IATSE Local 751 – treasurers and ticket sellers MAKEUP ARTISTS and HAIR STYLISTS Local 798 Stage Directors and Choreographers Society THEATRICAL WARDROBE UNION Local 764 and, of course, all of our friends at THE Broadway LEAGUE for making these efforts welcome in their theatres as a part of their productions. For more than 25 years we have said “What we do together makes a difference” This proves it. Our sincere thanks to all!
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GYPSY OF THE YEAR BAND Conductor..............................................................................................…..Ted Arthur Keyboards....................................................…..Christopher Gurr, Michael Hopewell Bass........................................................................................…..Alexandra Eckhardt Guitar..................................................................................................…..Scott Kuney Percussion..........................................................................................…..Dan Berkery Drums.......................................................................................…..Joe Choroszewski Reeds….................................................Julie Ferrara, Jeff Schiller, Greg Thymius Trumpets........................................…..Kathleen Doran, John Replogle, David Smith Trombones.....................................................…..Charles Gordon, Brandon Moodie Synthesizer Programmer for Aladdin......................................................Jeff Marder Orchestra Contractor….....................................................................Charles Gordon
BENEFACTORS Sean Ambrose Mary Davis Andrew Giannelli Ryan Green Terry Hardacre
Mark Hostetter & Alex Habib Stephen Littel Tom Lombardi James Martin
VERY SPECIAL THANKS
President Thomas Schumacher
Disney’s Aladdin Associate Producer Anne Quart
General Manager Myriah Bash
Company Manager Michael Bolgar
Associate Company Manager Kristin Stewart
Production Stage Manager Jimmie Lee Smith
Production Supervisor Jason Trubitt
Stage Manager Holly Coombs
And the entire team at DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS and ALADDIN
SPECIAL THANKS All fundraising coordinators
JoAnn Park
B&J Fabrics
TDF Costume Collection
Hudson Scenic Studio
Waitress hair and wardrobe departments
Lincoln Terrace Cleaners
David Westphal and Actors Equity Association
Manhattan Wardrobe Supply
The Woodrich Group Inc.
NATIONAL GRANTS Organizations Nationwide Give Hope to People in Need In Manhattan’s diverse neighborhood of Harlem, the incidence of HIV/AIDS is staggering. With limited access to quality care, education and treatment, the rate of infection is five times the national average and HIV-positive people in Harlem are 50 percent more likely to die than in Manhattan as a whole. “I was at my lowest when I was first diagnosed,” said Fayetta, who turned to Harlem United Community AIDS Center for support. “Now, thanks to Harlem United, I went from living on the streets and scraping the pavement to having a place to sleep at night and recovering.”
Broadway Cares awarded a record-breaking $6.6 million this year to 462 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, DC. These grants, to organizations like Harlem United, give hope, opportunity and empowerment to those in need across the country. Valentine was living in California when he was first diagnosed with HIV. He assumed his life in music would become a casualty of his status. “I had lost a bunch of weight,” Valentine said. “Friends and family were visiting and it felt like they were paying their last respects.” After moving to Coeur d’Alene, ID, Valentine sought help from the North Idaho AIDS Coalition, another organization helped by Broadway Cares’ support. Once he regained his strength and the mentorship to fuel his self worth, he was able to rekindle his love of music. He now channels his emotional journey into his songwriting. “My diagnosis impacted my spirit,” Valentine said. “My music is emotional and those emotions come from my spirit. I feel like I was given the chance to start over. I may have old experiences that determine my path, but I am so thankful for this new life I get to live.” With support and encouragement from the HIV/AIDS and family service organizations Broadway Cares awards grants to, the most vulnerable among us are given a newfound sense of hope and purpose. “I choose to think of this virus as a blessing,” Fayetta said. “I have the right medication and it’s working. I’m living to see my grandchildren become adults; they’re 19 and 17. I never thought I’d get this far.”
PRODUCTION CREDITS Stage Management Team Jeff Brancato, Lionel Christian, Chet Craft, Brendan Fay, Hollace Jeffords, Laura Malseed, Samuel Moses-Jones, Jennifer Rogers, Lizzie Strauss, David Sugarman, Terry Witter Producers.........................................................................................James Darrah, Dan Perry Assistant Director.................................................................................. Alex Lyu Volckhausen Assistant Lighting Designer..................................................................................... Tim Reed Lighting Programmer........................................................................................... Scott Tusing Voice of God............................................................................................David Masenheimer Ticketing..................................................................................... Cat Domiano, Ashley Melón Fundraising Coordinator........................................................................................Trisha Doss Volunteer Coordination.............................................................. R. Keith Bullock, Trisha Doss Hospitality Manager................................................................................................. Mark Irish Graphic Designer.............................................................................................Aaron Waytkus Press Representatives............................................................................Boneau/Bryan-Brown Merchandise Coordination............................................................................... Peter Borzotta Production Assistants.................................Daniel Lynn Evans, Tyler Winthrop, Chaz Wolcott Script....................................................................................................................David Beach
The Staff of the New Amsterdam Theatre and Disney’s Aladdin Carpenters............................................................... Drew Siccardi, Brett Daley, John Fullum, Tony Goncalves, David Helck, Gary Matarazzo, Mike Muery, John McPherson, Joe Petrosino, Cody Siccardi, Steve Stackle, Josh Tocco Sound Engineers..............................................................Marie Renee Foucher, Kurt Fischer, Matthew Maloney, Bill Romanello, Larry White, Kat Curtis Electricians..........................................................................James Maloney Jr., Andy Catron, Brendan Maloney Joseph P. Garvey, Christopher Passalacqua, Brad Robertson, Kevin Strohmeyer Props....................................................................... Victor Amerling, Megan Abel, Tim Abel, Alan Cabrera, James Maloney III, John Saye, Marshall Servilio, John Taccone
Theatre Authority Acknowledgement We wish to express our gratitude to the performers’ unions – Actors’ Equity Association, American Guild of Musical Artists, American Guild of Variety Artists and SAG-AFTRA – through Theatre Authority Inc. for their cooperation in permitting the artists to appear in this program.
BUCKET BRIGADE VOLUNTEERS An army of 155 tireless volunteers and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS staffers enhanced the Gypsy of the Year fundraising efforts this season. They held buckets and sold autographed memorabilia in the lobbies of Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres alongside company members of participating shows. Over the course of six weeks of audience appeals, volunteers filled 3,492 shifts at 1,121 appeals. Our sincere thanks to these unsung heroes: Broadway Cares’ famous bucket brigade.
Christine Antosca Matthew Arthur Cathy Atria James Babcock David Baez Bernadette Banner Jay Bennett Ashley Benson Kim Bogardus Louisa Brady Bethany Briggs Chris Brown Lou Bullock Maisa Chiang Barbara Chin Erin Coleman Francois Conradie Kevin Cristaldi Matt D’Silva Kat DeChavez Michelle Deloge Susie Dicker Jenna DiRito Ciara DiSeta Kristin Ewing Heather Finn Charlene Flocke Matt Foley Sierra Gamble Renee Garrahan Rachael Gass Kathy Gerhardt Sam Gonzalez Stefanie Gorman Nancy Gray Jonathan Green Eugene Grimmig Adina Halperin
Emily Harrington Amanda Hartel Jeremiah Hernandez Brandy Hill DeAnna Hill Travis Huebel Chuck Huffman Keurim Hur Ericka Iachello Jennifer Jacob Dee Dee Katchen Bonnie Kavett Randall Kellogg Samantha Kennedy Louise Kim Lauren Kinney Jason Kooistra Adam Lagosz Scott Laubner Brittany Lawrence Jennifer Leary Mary Ann Lopinto Ari Machida Yasamin Mahallaty Taylor Mankowski Shira Margulies Tom Marino Janet Mason Carly McCloskey Iris McCloskey Megan McElfresh Jennie Mescon DeAngelo Miller Dana Mooney Karen Nothmann Maggie Oberrender Ana Ortiz Hannah Palmer
Owen Panettieri Josh Parkin-Ring Joshua Patterson Melissa Pelkey Rob Piper Justin Quackenbush Elisabeth Rainer Mark Robinson Mike Rognlien Josephine Ronga Emily Saso Susan Slotoroff Megan Smith Esi Sogah Erica Soto Jane Stanfield Toni Stanton Zach Stevenson Katherine Sulenski Samantha Sumulong Marivic Tagala Katie Thrasher Michelle Tidmore Thuy Tran Davinia Troughton Emily Vacher Grace Valverde Jenny Waletzky Michael Walsh Mark Walter Laura Ware Andrea Wilhelm JD Winston Kali Wright Sidney Erik Wright Leanna Yip Dan Zittel
SHOWS THAT RAISED FUNDS Broadway Aladdin
Fundraising coordinators: Holly Coombs, Monica Cuoco, Terry Witter, Andrea O. Saraffian, Jimmie Lee Smith, Jason Trubitt, Matthew Lutz Special thanks to Thomas Schumacher and everyone at Disney Theatrical Productions
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
Fundraising coordinator: Stacey Zaloga Special thanks to Chilina Kennedy, Jake Epstein, Paul Anthony Stewart, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Alan Wiggins, the cast collectors, the crew money counters, the Stephen Sondheim Theatre house and security staffs, and all the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS volunteers
The Book of Mormon
Fundraising coordinators: The company of The Book of Mormon
Cats
Fundraising coordinators: Ira Mont, Jennifer Rogers, David Sugarman Special thanks to the cast, crew and producers of Cats, Bespoke Theatricals, Tim Martin and the staff of the Neil Simon Theatre
The Cherry Orchard
Fundraising coordinators: Jill Cordle, Morgan Holbrook, JhanaĂŤ Bonnick Special thanks to the entire company of The Cherry Orchard, Lee Poulin, Roundabout Theatre Company and the staff and crew of the American Airlines Theatre
Falsettos
Fundraising coordinator: Zac Chandler Special thanks to Lincoln Center Theater, Walter Kerr Theatre front-of-house staff and our dedicated crew
The Front Page
Fundraising coordinators: Jason Hindelang, Tripp Phillips, Micah Stock
Heisenberg
Fundraising coordinators: James FitzSimmons, Jeff Brancato
Holiday Inn
Fundraising coordinators: Pat Sosnow, Kate Dial, Anne McPherson, Michael Passaro
The Humans
Fundraising coordinators: The company of The Humans
Kinky Boots
Fundraising coordinators: Rolt Smith, Derek DiGregorio, Rachel Wolff
Kristin Chenoweth: My Love Letter to Broadway
Fundraising coordinators: the company of Kristin Chenoweth: My Love Letter to Broadway Special thanks to Kristin, Mary-Mitchell, Richard Jay-Alexander and all of our special guests
BUT ARE NOT PERFORMING Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Fundraising coordinators: Chris De Camillis, Jane Grey
Matilda The Musical
Fundraising coordinators: Everyone at the Shubert Theatre who helped us this season Special thanks to Rose Alaio, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ collections at Matilda The Musical would not be possible without her unending support
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Fundraising coordinators: Brian Bogin, Amy Marsico, Karyn Meek, Michael Wilhoite Special thanks to the cast and crew of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, the house staff at the Imperial Theatre, our producers and Baseline Theatrical
Oh, Hello on Broadway
Fundraising coordinators: Lee Micklin, Artie Gaffin Special thanks to Patrick Catullo, Paul Davila, Mark Diaz, Matthew Evra-Silver, Gil Faizon, Tracy Geltman, Heidi Giovine, Marcia Goldberg, Jon Hamm, Nick Kroll, Linda Lee, Anna Mulaney, John Mulaney, Leah Nelson, Arthur Poland, Lisa Racoon, Jo Redlingshafer, John Slattery, George St. Geegland, Alex Timbers, Tony Tuna, the team at 321 and everyone else we may have forgotten at the Winter Garden ‌ we mean the Lyceum Theatre
The Phantom of the Opera
Fundraising coordinators: Jim Athens, James Barbour, Josh Blye, Lawrence Darden, Andrew Glant-Linden, Greg Livoti, Tony Stavick, Bethe Ward Special thanks to Cameron Mackintosh, Steve Greer, Katherine McNamee, Foresight Theatrical, Rebecca Eichenberger, the entire company for signing posters, Polly Baird, Leone Gagliardi, Julie Ratcliffe, Thelma Pollard, Pearleta Price, Jim Cucinell, Jim Shine, the backstage crew and front-of-house staff, the orchestra and conductors, Nancy Takei and the entire staff of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS For Craig Jacobs
Something Rotten!
Fundraising coordinator: Charlie Underhill, Patrick Wetzel, MK Flynt Special thanks to Elizabeth Earley
Off-Broadway Blue Man Group
Fundraising coordinators: The company of Blue Man Group
A Burial Place
Fundraising coordinators: The company of A Burial Place
Cagney
Fundraising coordinators: Robert Creighton, Jeffry Denman, Danette Holden, Bruce Sabath, Josh Walden, Ellen Zolezzi Special thanks to Arthur Atkinson, Savannah Bell, Seth Diggs, Melanie Morgan, Rhonda Picou and Chris Robinson
SHOWS THAT RAISED FUNDS Homos, or Everyone in America
Fundraising coordinators: Aaron Costa Ganis, Robin de JesĂşs, Lily Perlmutter, Michael Urie, Hannah Woodward
A Life
Fundraising coordinators: The company of A Life Special thanks to David Hyde Pierce
Love, Love, Love
Fundraising coordinator: Michelle Heller Special thanks to Alex Hurt
One Funny Mother
Fundraising coordinators: the crew of One Funny Mother: Dean Blizzard, Dena Blizzard, Rosie Hagerty, Pat Hughes, Diana Querubin, Donna Spagna, Carolyn Cosden Zak
Othello: The Remix
Fundraising coordinators: Laura Malseed, Lionel A. Christian Special thanks to Alex Marz, Charles Anthony Burks and Roderick Lawrence
Poison
Fundraising coordinators: Birgit Huppuch, Michael Laurence, Jordan Rutter, Carol A. Sullivan
The Servant of Two Masters
Fundraising coordinators: Sonja Thorson, Blake Kile, Steven Epp, Egypt Dixon
Spamilton, An American Parody
Fundraising coordinators: The company of Spamilton, An American Parody
Stuffed
Fundraising coordinators: LeeAnn Lisella, Danny Maly, Brittany Corbett, Lisa Lampanelli Special thanks to Ann Harada, Jessica Luck and Zainab Jah
National Tours Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
Fundraising coordinators: James Michael Lambert, Andrew Brewer, Ben Fankhauser, Jay McKenzie, Matt Faucher Special thanks to every member of our cast and crew who helped every evening and allowed us to successfully get out to the front of house each night without a hitch. Also a special shout out to every city that donated during our six weeks. We sincerely thank you for your generosity and support of the arts. We would not have been able to accomplish this goal without you.
Blue Man Group
Fundraising coordinators: The companies of Blue Man Group in Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas and Orlando
BUT ARE NOT PERFORMING The Book of Mormon - Jumamosi Company
Fundraising coordinators: Joyce Davidson, Derric Nolte, Steve Henry Special thanks to Shaun Moorman, Spencer Smith, Gerbie Connolly, Joe Reid, Elmo Struck, Sonya Reynolds, Jimmy Goode, Cody Jamison Strand, Conner Peirson, Clinton Sherwood, Henry Parsley, Debbie Tyrrell, Glynn David Turner, Daxton Bloomquist, Sterling Jarvis, Dereck Seay and the incredible Jumamosi cast, crew and band
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Fundraising coordinators: Kristin Newhouse, Jay Carey Special thanks to Josephine “Jo” Hall
Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage
Fundraising coordinators: Zachary Tucker, Peyton Taylor Becker, Kelsey Tippins, Aaron Quintana, Justin Coffman, Chris VanDenhende Special thanks to the entire cast, crew and musicians of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage
Finding Neverland
Fundraising coordinators: the full company, stage managers and company managers Special thanks to the entire Finding Neverland tour
Fun Home
Fundraising coordinators: Heather Englander, Geoff Maus, Caroline Murrah, Shawn Pennington, Michael Winther Special thanks to our speech givers extraordinaire, Kate Shindle and Robert Petkoff; our amazing crafts artisans, Kristina May, Lonnie Goertz and Carlos Wauman; and our fearless bucket brigade, Alessandra Baldacchino, Jennifer Baldacchino, Michael Camp, Abigale Corrigan, Allie Dufford, Karen Eilbacher, Anthony Fortino, Sophia Funicello, Carly Gold, Jill Gold, Douglas Graves, Robert Hager, Jackie Hammond, Lennon Nate Hammond, Alex Harrington, Susan Moniz, Amanda Naughton, April Salvador, Pierson Salvador, Kelly Trimarchi and Sofia Trimarchi
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
Fundraising coordinators: The company of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder Special thanks to Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner and John Johnson
Hamilton - Chicago
Fundraising coordinators: Sara Gammage, Cameron Holsinger, Rolando Linares Special thanks to the Hamilton cast and crew, and Chicago House
Jersey Boys
Fundraising coordinator: Lauren Pennington Special thanks to the entire Jersey Boys company - “family is everything;” the local crews in Dayton, OH, Memphis, Denver, Houston and Rochester, NY
The Lion King - Gazelle
Fundraising coordinator: Ben Lipitz Special thanks to Ron Vodicka, Beth Bornstein, Michael Morales, Brian Hasal, Amy Height, Matthew Shiner, Michael Height, Kendra Moore, Dodd Loomis, Geoff Meyers, Gerald Ramsey, Buyi Zama, Mpume Sikakane, Selena Moshell, Krystal Worrell, Kyle Banks, Erynn Dickerson, Drew Hirshfield, Dashaun Young, Mark Campbell, Izell Blunt, Jason Lewis, Russell Joel Brown, Deidrea Halley, Jalen Harris, Amber Mayberry, Yael Pineda Hall, Theresa Nguyen, Phylicia Pearl, Kevin Petite, John Sloan III, Sade Simmons, Jennifer Theriot and Courtney Thomas
The Phantom of the Opera
Fundraising coordinators: Marguerite Willbanks, Micki Weiner Special thanks to all of the company for helping to make this collecting season happen; truly a team effort
The Sound of Music
Fundraising coordinators: Jack McLeod, Andrew Bacigalupo, Alan Knight Special thanks to the cast, crew, management and musicians of The Sound of Music national tour and our generous audiences in Sacramento, San Jose, San Diego, Palm Desert and Tucson.
Wicked - Munchkinland
Fundraising coordinators: company managers: Steve Quinn, Emily Powell; stage managers: David O’Brien (PSM), Colleen Danaher, Aaron Elgart, Rolando Linares, Liz Lohr; cast members: Ryan Jackson, Justin Wirick, Lauren Haughton, Emily Schultheis Special thanks to speech givers Amanda Jane Cooper, Emily Koch, Jessica Vosk; table volunteers: Lauren Sambataro, Kelly LaFarga, Amy Quanbeck, MK Morrisey, Emily Schultheis, Jenny Florkowski, Dominic Giudici, Michael DiLiberto, Ben Susak, Ryan Jackson; collectors Melissa LeGaspi, Nyla Watson, Jillian Butler, Allison Bailey, Kali Grinder, Lauren Cannon, Jordan Casanova, Lindsay Janisse, Kerry Blanchard, Olivia Polci, Tregoney Shepherd, Clay Thomson, Garett Hawe, Michael Drolet, Wayne Schroder, Ryan Patrick Farrell, Anthony Festa, Travis Taber, Chase Madigan, Justin Wirick, Jeremy Thompson, Giovanni Bonaventura; backstage tour guides Sam Seferian, Jake Boyd, Chad Jennings, Stuart Zagnit, Megan Masako Haley, Kristen Martin, Wendy Worthington; and producers David Stone and Mark Platt. Thank you Equitas Health and Short North Stage of Columbus, OH, for helping us produce another successful Witches’ Night Off (our company’s 32nd cabaret benefit). An extra special thank you to our wardrobe, hair and makeup departments, musicians and the best traveling crew in the biz. Our success would not be possible without their love, support and encouragement. Wicked-Munchkinland has raised more than $4.1 million since the company’s opening in March 2009.
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INTERNATIONAL
GRANTS Since 1996, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has awarded more than $6 million in special grants to HIV/AIDS service organizations outside the United States in appreciation of the fundraising done for BC/EFA by those Broadway companies with a distinct international affiliation. The first of these donations was a $5,000 grant given to West End Cares in London in honor of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream after the company participated in the 1996 Easter Bonnet Competition. Since then, grants have been made in honor of dozens of actors and productions from around the world who have generously given of their time and talent to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Recipients have included TheatreMAD in London, The Actors’ Fund of Canada and The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research. The majority of grant money distributed through our International Grants Program has been to South African AIDS service organizations in appreciation of the efforts of the South African members of the Broadway community and touring productions of The Lion King.
Since 1998, BC/EFA has sent more than $4 million to 66 South African AIDS service providers in honor of and identified by the South African actors in the Broadway and national touring companies of The Lion King. As the AIDS pandemic continues to devastate this region, funding for South African organizations will remain a funding priority for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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The following are members of the Angels Circle as of November 30, 2016. Names in bold indicate Broadway Cares Archangels, donors who increased their gift by 25 percent or more over the Cares previous year. Members ecoming a Broadway “Angel” helps of the Angels Circle include individuals, family foundations and corporations. Contributions are unrestricted and not related to event or merchandise purchases. On behalf of our volunteers, staff, Board of Trustees and the many men, women and children with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses who count on Broadway Cares for assistance, we salute these donors.
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In appreciation of an annual contribution of $1,000 or more, Angels receive VIP status at some of Broadway Cares’ most highprofile events, including Gypsy of the Year and the Easter Bonnet Competition, as well as a host of other exciting benefits. There are many ways to become a member of the Angels Circle. You can join as an individual, a couple, a family or even as part of a group of friends, co-workers, fan club or sports league. You can charge your membership on a monthly or quarterly basis. In addition, if your employer matches charitable contributions, a gift of $500 or more can qualify you for membership at the $1,000 level. For more information about the benefits of The Angels Circle, please contact John Halpin, major gifts officer, at halpin@broadwaycares.org or 212.840.0770, ext. 275.
Executive Producer gifts of $100,000 and above The Fred Ebb Foundation
Producer
gifts from $50,000 to $99,999 Dwight H. Curry The Shubert Organization Brian S. Snyder Lizzie & Jonathan M. Tisch
Director
gifts from $25,000 to $49,999 Laura M. Boedeker Jules Fisher & Graciela Daniele Myrna & Freddie Gershon remember Marvin Hamlisch, Peter Allen, Tom Eyen, Arthur Laurents, Marty Richards and Lou Reed H. van Ameringen Foundation The Palette Fund Thomas Schumacher & Matthew White Happy Shipley in memory of John T. Rowe Jr. Hollis Stern The Ted Snowdon Foundation
House Seat
gifts from $10,000 to $24,999 Sam Altman in memory of Murray Schapiro, Shirley Herz and Jerry Tischman Scott Brady & Nancy Karpf Paul Boskind City National Bank William W. Donnell Frank Duff & John Okuloski George & Irina Schaeffer Foundation Harriett D. Kittner Foundation John W. Holloway James C. Hormel & Michael P. Nguyen Jerry & Terri Kohl William J. Levy Florence Rowe Libin & Paul Libin Mary D. Fisher Fund Mary Lea Johnson Richards 1997 Charitable Trust in memory of Mary Lea Johnson Richards & Martin Richards Jane Morison Stanley Newman & Dr. Brian Rosenthal
Newman’s Own Foundation NJ Center for Pain & Rehabilitation LLC, Jose Rojas, Jr. The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation, San Francisco Mickey Rolfe & Bruce Tracy Eileen T. Stapleton Sweet Hospitality Group Theatrical Stage Employees Local One/IATSE Robert Tuschman John Voege & Geoffrey Paul The Waldman Foundation Diane M. & Kevin Wilshere Anonymous (2)
Orchestra Seat
gifts from $5,000 to $9,999 Actors’ Equity Foundation James D. Akins Jr. ATPAM - Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers The Barrington Foundation, Inc. Ben & Jerry’s Times Square Andrew Berdon* Casey Blass & Lee Manford The Carl Jacobs Foundation Samantha & Drew Cohen The Column Awards Scott Dainton Deborah Dakin The Dorothy Strelsin Foundation Dr. Gerald J. & Dorothy R. Friedman Foundation in honor of Samuel J. Friedman William D. Eichman & Michael C. Yount Ken Fakler The Fosdick Fund Dan Goggin I. Steven Goldstein & William Popeleski, Jr. Jill & Marty Handelsman Alan Hassell* in loving memory of H. Thomas Axt The Jackman Family Foundation The Joe & Hellen Darion Foundation, Inc. George E. Jordan in memory of Michel G. Delhaise Karma Foundation Tom Lombardi Larry Luing & Dario Espinosa Fran Macferran Mary McColl David R. McShane & The Samantha Fund
The Merle Reskin Income Charitable Fund Michael Halebian & Co. Inc. Jonathan Mintzer Miriam Schaeffer Family Foundation Calvin Mitchell Jerry Mitchell Ira Mont & Jill Cordle Mont in memory of Annette Mont Elizabeth Murray Paul Oppedisano Tony Origlio The PATH Fund/Rockers on Broadway Playbill Inc. ÂŽ Dr. Amit Rakhit & Mr. Brad Senatore Michael Raymond Reel Time Video Production: Jonathan Frank & Alex Pearlman Rose Brand The Stephanie & Carter McClelland Foundation David Terveen Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 764 IATSE Stuart Thompson & Joe Baker The Venable Foundation David Wackman & Jason Rardin Nina & Gary Wexler Barbara Whitman Lois Whitman Wyncote Foundation
Box Seat
gifts from $2,500 to $4,999 Actors Federal Credit Union John R. Alchin & Hal Marryatt James J. Andrews* James L. Ansin Gerald M. Appelstein* David Glenn Armstrong & Jeffrey Miller in memory of Todd Coroliuc Liz Armstrong Rich Aronstein Bob Avian & Peter Pileski Merritt Baer & Brian Fenty, TodayTix Paris Baldacci & Andrew S. Dolkart Anne Banfield Jordan Barbakoff & Philip Jeffery in loving memory of Rob Sinacore John Barnes & Charles Champagne Nan & Joe Benincasa Nancy Duggan Benson Elaine D. Berger James & Melanie Berichon George L. Bielitz & John Derco Robert Billig & Richard Vida Paula Marie Black Blaine Chuck Blasius in memory of Linda Accardi Walter Bobbie & David Frye John Bowab Roy Brayton & Mickey Sullivan Briggs, Inc. Cabaret for Life Inc. Cristina Carlson Carleton Carpenter David Cartee Deborah & Steven Cavalier CESD Talent Agency Stockard Channing The Charles & Betti Saunders Foundation Fund Charles and Margaret Levin Family Foundation Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation Cathy Chernoff
Donna & Edward Chernoff Gloria & Charles I. Clough, Jr. Paul & Kelly Cole Casey Cook & Gary Steinkohl Thomas Cott* in memory of Philip Carlson Michael David & Lauren Mitchell Paula Kaminsky Davis Merle Debuskey & Pearl Somner Jamie deRoy in memory of Bradshaw Smith Drew Desky & Dane Levens Christopher Durang & John Augustine Joe Evall & Richard Lynn Bill Evans & Chuck Fischer in memory of Mike Nichols Robert Evers Donald Filicetti Kevin & Helen Flanagan* Maggie Flanigan & Richard Dow Kevin Foley-Littell & Stephen Littell Kenneth R. Fulton Vincent Gaeta Marianne Ganzer in memory of John Ganzer Richard Gerrig & Timothy Peterson John Paul Geurts & Robert W. Stolt Suzanne & Boaz Gilad Roger Gindi & Gregory Victor Dale Glasser in memory of Steven Glasser Marilyn & Michael Glosserman in honor of Daryl & Steven Roth Robert D. Gonzales Jerry Herman Robert Hickman Geoffrey Hoefer & Thomas Wei William S. Hoover, MD Matthew P. Hui James L. Simon Charitable Fund Jerome S. Glazer Foundation John L. McHugh Foundation Howard & Janet Kagan Kelly Karavites in memory of Francis P. King Karen & Howard Kellman Sarah & Joshua Kellman Kathryn Keneally & Thomas Marshall Karen E. Kennedy in memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy Darius Kohan David Lam Dawn Landino Nina & Timothy Lannan Angela Lansbury William Lauch Jay Laudato & Thomas Watson Stephanie Lee/Group Sales Box Office Michael Leppen Judith Light & Robert Desiderio William Ludel & Tracy Cohen Kevin R. Lyle John J. Mackerey Joseph R Mantello Marangi Disposal James Martin Elliott & Cathy Masie Scott & Harriet Mauro Marin Mazzie & Jason Danieley in memory of Gary Bonasorte Matt McClanahan Keith Miller Marianne McGrath Mills Brian Stokes Mitchell & Allyson Tucker `in honor of Tom Viola
Debra Monk William Morey Ruth Neale James L. Nederlander Judith A. Nelson* in memory of Wayne McCarthy Phyllis Newman in honor of Adolph Green Joseph Obermayer Rob O’Neill & Shawn Anderson David Oviedo in memory of Warren Anthony Perkins Joe Pacetti & Tristan Nieves Michael Paleos Gilbert Parker in memory of Richard Bauman Lee Perlman & Linda Riefberg Brad Plunkett Richard E. Rauh Michael C. Ray Jonathan Rebell & Noah Levine Bob Rhodehamel & Dana Snyder Richard F. Walsh/Alfred W. Di Tolla/ Harold P. Spivak Foundation Warren D. Riffle & Kurt A. Fleagle Michael Risinger David Romero & David Greiss The Ross Foundation Steven Schnepp & Mark Basile in memory of Paul Penfield & John Heppenstall D Mark Schumann Elliott R. Sernel Shake Shack Amy Sherman-Palladino Joseph Short James L. Simon Steve Sweet Tina & Jeffrey Bolton Family Fund Matthew D. Tumminello & Dominick J. Marangi Tom Viola Allen Walker Weinberg Family Foundation Dave Wells Peg & Gary Wendlandt Cory Scott Whittier in memory of David Rupert Hewes Jeff Woodman in memory of Melvin Bernhardt Russ Woolley Anonymous (2) Anonymous in memory of Marian Seldes
Front Mezzanine
gifts from $1,000 to $2,499 The A.R. Hughes Family Fund in loving memory of our cousin Thomas H. Anderson Catherine Adler Jonathan Adler Ken Adler in memory of Ellen Adler Sara M. Allan Gerry & Hank Alpert* Richard Ambrose Mickael Dada Amos Lee Anisman anonwasawoman The Arthur Loeb Foundation Gary Bagley Richard P. Baks Christopher & Paris Barclay Clay & Karen Barnes in honor of Gracie & Christina Barnes Scott Barnes & Brian Kellow in honor of Alix Korey’s glorious return to Broadway Andrew C. Baumgartner
Beech Street Foundation Alan Bell & David Ziff Douglas Bella & David Hunt David Benaym* Robert & Helen Bender Mark Bernhardt* James C. P. Berry Phillip Bettencourt Phil & Mary Beuth Charles Bieber Jon Bierman Terry & William Biggins Kellen Blair David Bohnette in memory of Herb Hamscher Miranda Book & Linda Dingler Dave Boone Ann Marie & Robert Borsdorf Joan C. Bowman* Loraine Alterman Boyle Susan Brewster Andrew Briedis & Sarah Jenkins J. Arthur Brost Barry Brown & Douglas Cohn, D.V.M. Don Buchwald & Associates Jon Buckland James & Debbie Burrows Jennifer Bush Michelle L. Butler Michael-Demby Cain* Robert Callely Len Cariou & Heather Summerhayes Cristina Carlson Debra & Kim Carmichael Frank Carucci & David Diamond celebrating our marriage after 35 years of unwedded bliss Raul Castro-Cerrato* The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation David & Paula Leggett Chase Jonah Chasin Geoff Christiansen Evan Cohen Bill Condon John Contratti Frank Conway* Kenneth E. Cooke Donald Correll Larry Cosand Clayton D. Crawley & Roy Kim William C. Cubberley* Mark Dalton Duke Dang & Charles Rosen* in loving memory of David Panzer Kevin & Sherri Daugherty Todd Davis Felipe de Bustamante Louis J. Denkovic Alvin Deutsch Senator Mike & Fran DeWine Maria Di Dia & Doug Salmon Charles DiNicolas & Saul Lopez Silva Toni Downey The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation Valerie Eigner Alan Eisenberg & Claire Copley Steven Elkin Anthony, Kristina & David Ellenbogen
The Estate of Patricia Elliot Peter Entin & Barbara Janowitz Robert Eppenstein Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation Corporation Bonnie Pfeifer Evans* Shane Ewen Michael J. Fagan Laura G. Fahsbender James & Anna Fantaci Peter Farrell* Jack Feldman & Matthew Liss Doug P. Fiebelkorn Ronald Fierstein Steven Filenbaum & Matthew Woolf, CFP Elliot Fishman Flody Edward & Lori Forstein Sam Fortenbaugh Steve Frasheur Barbara H. Freitag David A. Friedman in memory of my mother, Shirley Friedman Pierre Frinault David M. Fromm in memory of my partner, Robert Motley Nancy Gallt Marsi & Eric Gardiner Thomas Garner* Bruce & Alice Geismar The Gelfand Family Foundation Thomas Gentile George Zuber & Anthony Snyder Charitable Fund at Our Fund Inc. John R. Gibson Suzanne and Boaz Gilad Joanna Gleason & Chris Sarandon Jan and Steven Golann Barbara Golden Sam Gonzalez Stefanie M. Gorman Barbara Gottlieb Dane Grams Mike Greenly Howard Grossman, M.D. Barry & Maggie Grove Marc J. Gurell Edward E. Hale Jr. Diann Hall in memory of John Rainwater Bradley Hames Sarah & Joel Handelman David G. Hanna* Jane Hanson Eugene Harbin, Jr. Carrie Anne K. Harrell Michael P. Harrell Edward A. Harris & Amy Madigan Harris Family Foundation in honor of Michael Riedel Jennifer Hatch & Sue Smith Steve Hatfield & Patrick Riordan* Jeffrey Hayenga & Michael Belanger Craig Hazenfield Michael & Jean Hearne* Joseph R. Heller, PhD Richard Hester & Michael Mastro Highlight NY LLC* The Hilaria & Alec Baldwin Foundation Susan & Neal Hirsch Jim Hoelz & Bill Welsh
Brian Holland Marnee J. Hollis Sally Horchow Andrea & Craig Horowitz Craig J. Horsley Arthur Hung Bill Hutton in memory of Dr. Joel D. Weisman Peter L. Ianniello, PhD Carol A. Ingram in memory of Peter Neufeld and in honor of Yvonne Ghareeb Ira M. Resnick Foundation Zhila Ismali Jeanne & Waldo Jackson in memory of our son Robert Jackson Aarti Jain Keith & Patti James Randy James* The Janis & Alan Menken Foundation David Jansen Thai Jason in honor of Tom Viola Jerl Machine, Inc. Joe Allen Restaurant Earl Johnson & Douglas Ward Cherry Jones Barbara Josso Ilana Kameros Anne M. Kandra Laurence Kaplan* Jodi, Jim, Matthew & Allison Kaye Karin & Greg Kayne Thomas Kazmierczak & Ted Blankenship Gail Kee & Javade Chaudhri Kelpie Arts Samantha S. Kennedy Jeffrey Kent F. Gary Knapp Edgar A. Knudson Konigsberg Family Fund Ram Koppaka Alix Korey & Randy Hansen Raquel & Tomislav Kostadinov Lillian Kraemer Hilda Kraker* Robert J. Kunikoff Michael Kuzma Trey LaFave LaFountaine Family Foundation* Amy Lai & Carrie Borows Nathan Lane in memory of Stanley DeSantis Brian Lawlor Winston Bernard Layne* Christopher Leary* Jay H. Lefkowitch Ann M. Lehman in loving memory of Rick Burglund & Gary Warren Deirdre & Mark LeMire Rosalind Lippel Diane Lippert Stuart Lippner Michael Lombard Dennis Lonergan and John Graves Tim O. Lorah Steve Lukens Donald Lutt Steven F. Lutz Mark & William Macatee Scott Mallalieu & Nat Fuchs
Barbara Manocherian Jesse Manocherian & Adrian Frandle The Margolies Team at Compass Real Estate Thomas Marino Samara Martin & Not Your Mama’s Broadway Clif Mathews Jo Mayer Leslie & Jordan Mayer Elizabeth I. McCann Richard V. McCune - City National Entertainment Peter McKown & Kenneth Heng Robert W. F. & Derek McNally Kathryn Meister Svend Mejdal Bill Melamed Jr. & Jamey Lundblad in honor of Judy Dove & Frank Conway Emily C. Melvin MeritDirect, LLC Mr. & Mrs. E. Van R. Milbury Marilyn Miller in memory of Trygve F. Wasbotten Russell K. Miller Michael Mills & Mark McGrath Lin-Manuel Miranda Sherry Ann Mohan Kathleen Moloney Oscar E. Moore William Moore Sally Campbell Morse Jason & Debbie Moss Bebe Neuwirth & Chris Calkins* Maury Newburger Evan Newman Maddi, Charlie & Bridget Niebanck friends of John Lloyd Young Albert Nocciolino Nora Roberts Foundation Steve Noss Dr. Sharon Novak* David O’Brien John K. Orberg Lisa Orberg Janice Oresman Ron Painter Philip Paroian Gregg Passin Robert Payea III Charles A. Pelicane Ralph L. Pellecchio & James C. Wernz, M.D. Bonnie & Alan Petsche Donald R. Pickens Erik Piecuch & Alex Wright* Theresa & Pete Piliero Gloria Piraino Reed Prescott in memory of Corrie Grudin Frances Pu Anthony Ramos Monica & Greg Reid Teresa Reyes & Martin Monas* Bob Rhodehamel & Dana Snyder Jonathan Rock & Patrick DelaCruz Larry Rogowsky Lucy Rose Amy Rosenthal Moe & Jack Rouse Lori Rubinstein & John McGraw in honor of Bill Sapsis Loren Ruch & David Salas Albert Russo*
James J. Ruth Evan Sacks Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation Dorothy & Peter Samuels Eddie Sarfaty & Court Stroud Megan M. Savage Carolyn Schiff & Noah Millman S. Fred Schiffman Jack Schlegel* Michael Schober & Don Harrison Adam Schwab Will Schwalbe & David Cheng Jennifer Scott Peter and Susan Schubert Debra & Michael Segal Kenneth G. Shelley Jayne Baron Sherman Monty Silver & Tracy Jamar Ed Simonelli & Hernando Cortez Jr * Mary Solomon/Goldman Sachs Gives James Spiegelhoff Eric Stine Meryl Streep & Don Gummer Stuart S. Applebaum Giving Foundation in memory of Mr. Vincent Zito Katherine Sulenski Christopher Swope & John Flippen Peter M. Taub Hal Tepfer Sharon Terrill Anthony V. Thompson Lila & George Todd Tim Tompkins Stephen & Valerie Toups Jeffrey Trachtman Jennifer Trepeck in honor of Sue Gilad Twelfth Night Club, Inc. Mark Tynan Beth M. Uffner Richard J. Underwood Emily Vacher in honor of Javier Muñoz Joyce Van Patten Richard & Debra Voller Carol Waaser Suzyn Waldman Ryan Walls & Arrash Jalali* Tom & Connie Walsh Alice Wang Arthur E. Webster, Esq. Stephen & Sheryl Weisbuch Ira M. Weitzman Lucille Werlinich Nancy A. Wheeler Frederick M. White & Greg Kammerer Todd Whitley* Danny Whitman & Robert Bartley in memory of Francine Whitman Margo Wintersteen Ben Wiseman Terrence J. Witter & Artie de la Cruz Lori A. Yaspan Ilana Zablozki-Amir M.D. Sonni Zambino & Judy Allen in memory of Panchali Null The Ziegfeld Club Zufall Family Foundation* Elliot Zulver & Sally Gold Anonymous (3) * indicates members of DRA Angels Circle
BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS Tom Viola Executive Director Lane Beauchamp Director of Communications Larry Cook Director of Finance & Administration Valerie Lau-Kee Lai Producing Director Danny Whitman Director of Development PRODUC TION Evan Bernardin James Darrah Michael Carmine Di Bianco Trisha Doss Justin Hoffman Nathan Hurlin Sarah Mitchel Dan Perry Scott T. Stevens C O M M U N I C AT I O N S Josh Blye Mo Brady Angelica Franklin Joy Nelson Victor Rodriquez Francesca Toscano Aaron Waytkus DEVELOPMENT Frank Conway Gary Damiano Cat Domiano John Halpin Ashley Melón F I N A N C E & A D M I N I S T R AT I O N Michelle Abesamis Ngoc Ha Bui R. Keith Bullock Ed Garrison Donald Huppert Rose M. James Michael McLean Brian O’Donnell Roy Palijaro Madeline Reed R E TA I L O U T R E AC H Peter Borzotta Feliziano Flores Andy Halliday Mark Irish DA N C E R S R E S P O N D I N G T O A I D S Denise Roberts Hurlin Chip Byars Sarah Cardillo C L A S S I C A L AC T I O N Chris Kenney
B OA R D O F T R U S T E E S OFFICERS Paul Libin, President Robert E. Wankel, Executive Vice President Ira Mont, First Vice President Thomas Schumacher, Second Vice President Nina Lannan, Third Vice President Sherry Cohen, Fourth Vice President Philip Birsh, Treasurer Judith Rice, Secretary TRUSTEES Cornelius Baker John Barnes Scott Barnes Joseph Benincasa David Binder Chris Boneau Barry Brown Kate Burton Robert Callely Kathleen Chalfant Gavin Creel Alan Cumming Gavin Darraugh Michael David B. Merle Debuskey Maria Di Dia Paul DiDonato Sam Ellis Richard Frankel Roy Harris Richard Hester Richard Jay-Alexander Cherry Jones Nathan Lane Jay Laudato Peter Lawrence Joe Machota Nancy Mahon Mary McColl Kevin McCollum Terrence McNally Jerry Mitchell Bernadette Peters Chita Rivera Jordan Roth Nick Scandalios Robert Score Kate Shindle Philip J. Smith Charlotte St. Martin David Stone Stuart Thompson Tim Tompkins Tom Viola (ex-officio) (as of October 2016)
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