Live Auction lots for 2017 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction

LIVE AUCTION LOTS BIDDING BEGINS AT 5 PM IN SHUBERT ALLEY

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FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

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Live Auction 5 pm Shubert Alley Auctioneer: Nick Nicholson Host: Bryan Batt L-1

See Kinky Boots and Meet Billy Porter and Stark Sands Four years after originating the roles of Lola and Charlie Price, Tony Award winner Billy Porter and Tony nominee Stark Sands return to lace up their boots and kick up their heels again in Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein’s hit musical Kinky Boots. You’ll “Say Yeah!” when you watch the 2013 Tony winner for Best Musical and then go backstage to meet Mr. Porter and Mr. Sands. ● ● ●

You and a guest will watch Kinky Boots from VIP house seats Immediately after the show, you’ll go backstage to meet Mr. Porter and Mr. Sands Take home a signed Kinky Boots poster

Winner must have flexibility in scheduling a mutually agreeable date with producer before January 4. Blackout dates may apply.

Courtesy of the producers of Kinky Boots Opening bid: $500

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Meet Nic Rouleau, Brian Sears and Kim Exum When You Spend an Evening with The Book of Mormon Described by The New York Times as “the best musical of this century,” The Book of Mormon is a winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Bid on this fabulous opportunity to visit The Book of Mormon on Broadway, go backstage at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre and take home the ultimate signed treasure. ● ● ●

You and a guest will see The Book of Mormon from VIP house seats After the show go immediately backstage to meet Nic Rouleau, Brian Sears and Kim Exum, who star as Elder Price, Elder Cunningham and Nabulungi. Grab a photograph and backstage tour, too Remember this night forever with a The Book of Mormon poster signed by the cast

Courtesy of the producers of The Book of Mormon Opening bid: $500 L-3

A Whole New World for You Backstage at Aladdin: See the Show, Meet the Stars, Rub the Genie’s Lamp Discover a whole new world onstage and the magical secrets backstage at Aladdin, the smash hit Broadway musical. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite as you see the acclaimed performances, high comedy, exquisite sets and gorgeous costumes that have critics raving and now audiences cheering at each performance. ● ● ●

You and a friend will watch the beloved story of Aladdin come to life on stage at the beautiful New Amsterdam Theatre from VIP house seats.

Immediately after the show, go backstage and meet Aladdin and the Genie, Telly Leung and Major Attaway. Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at the magic of Aladdin and take photos with the stars.

But wait! Before you go, join Mr. Attaway in a once-in-a-lifetime chance to rub the Genie’s lamp and make your secret wish. Who knows? You, too, could end up with a “friend like him” or at least the picture that will make you the envy of all your Facebook and Instagram friends.

Courtesy of Thomas Schumacher and the company of Disney’s Aladdin Opening bid: $500 L-4

See “What’s Inside” the World of Waitress When You’re Part of the Show Find out “what baking can do” when you join the incredible cast of Waitress onstage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Two friends will enjoy the show from their delicious VIP house seats while you “bake” your Broadway debut. This is an unforgettable opportunity to take a slice of the stage in one of Broadway’s biggest smash musicals.

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Your experience includes: ● Three onstage appearances in the “Post Opening Up,” “The Wedding” and “An Intern in the Hospital” scenes ● Joining the full cast in their bows ● A vocal rehearsal with a member of the Waitress music team ● A costume fitting with the Waitress wardrobe department ● An onstage rehearsal with a Waitress stage manager and dance captain ● 2 VIP house seats to Waitress for your guests ● The chance to watch the show from the wings and front of house when you are not onstage ● The opportunity for you and your guests to enjoy a backstage tour and photos ● A Waitress Playbill signed by your castmates Courtesy the producers and company of Waitress Opening bid: $1,000 L-5

See the highly anticipated revival of Torch Song and Meet Star Michael Urie The groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning play that forever changed the trajectory of Broadway is back. It’s 1979 in New York City and Arnold Beckoff is on a quest for love, purpose and family. He’s fierce in drag and fearless in crisis, and he won’t stop until he achieves the life he desires. Now, Arnold is back. And he’s here to sing you a Torch Song. ● ● ●

You and a guest will watch Torch Song from VIP house seats at Off-Broadway’s Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage After the performance, you will meet and take photos with Mr. Urie Remember this unforgettable evening with a poster signed by the cast

Courtesy of the producers of Torch Song and Michael Urie Opening bid: $500 L-6

See Prince of Broadway and Meet the All-Star Cast Experience the new musical celebrating one of the legends of the American theatre and meet his hand-picked, all-star cast. Hal Prince is the acclaimed director and producer behind a long list of iconic musicals. He’s also the winner of a staggering, record-breaking 21 Tony Awards.

This thrilling night of theatre includes fully staged hits from such celebrated musicals as West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Evita, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, The Phantom of the Opera and more in a tribute to an unmatched career. ● ● ●

You and a guest will watch Prince of Broadway from VIP house seats After the performance, meet and take photos with some of the stars of Prince of Broadway: Chuck Cooper, Emily Skinner, Brandon Uranowitz, Tony Yazbeck and Karen Ziemba Remember this unforgettable evening with a poster signed by the entire cast

Courtesy of the producers and company of Prince of Broadway Opening bid: $500

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Dazzle ’Em in Chicago Your friends will have sequins in their eyes as they watch you make your Broadway debut in Chicago, Broadway’s longest-running American musical. This is one of the most exciting walkon packages offered. Be a part of the show backstage and onstage in five scenes, including: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

An onstage appearance in the "Entr’ Acte," "I Know a Girl," "Me and My Baby," "Mister Cellophane" and "Hunyak Hanging" A bow with the entire Chicago company 2 VIP house seats for your friends or family to watch your Broadway debut A costume and hair consultation A preparatory rehearsal with the dance captain and stage manager The chance to watch Act 1 from backstage with the stage manager Photos with cast members following your debut A Chicago poster autographed by the cast

Winning bidder must be at least 18 years old Courtesy of the producers of Chicago with special thanks to BJ Holt Opening bid: $1,000 L-8

Say “Hello, Dolly!” When You Meet Bernadette Peters The acclaimed revival of Hello, Dolly! gets a new meddling matchmaker when Bernadette Peters “puts her hand in” the iconic titular role beginning January 20. After you see “the parade pass by” in the Tony Award-winning production, which also stars four-time Tony nominee Victor Garber, this year’s Tony winner Gavin Creel and two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin, you and a friend will go backstage and say “Hello, Ms. Peters!” to a true Broadway legend. ● ● ●

You and a guest will “put on your Sunday clothes” and enjoy VIP house seats to the celebrated revival of Hello, Dolly!

Immediately after the show, go backstage and meet the incomparable Ms. Peters Take home a Hello, Dolly! poster, signed by the entire cast

Winner must have flexibility in scheduling a mutually agreeable date with producer after January 27. Blackout dates may apply.

Courtesy of the producers of Hello, Dolly!

Opening bid: $500

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A “Wonderful” Appearance in Broadway’s Big Blockbuster Wicked You’ll feel “Popular” when you journey to Oz with the cast of one of Broadway’s biggest hits for one unforgettable performance. Your adventure will include: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

An onstage appearance in Act 1 at the train station where Elphaba and Glinda say goodbye before Elphaba heads to the Emerald City An onstage appearance in Act 2 with the ensemble in the curtain call A costume fitting with Tony Award-winning Wardrobe Supervisor Alyce Gilbert, plus your hair and makeup will be made just right for your exclusive Wicked stage debut A rehearsal on the day of the performance with cast members and the dance captain 2 tickets for guests to watch your performance from VIP house seats and a backstage tour A photo with you and the entire cast as well as pictures of your magical experience backstage at Wicked A poster autographed by the Wicked cast

It's an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience how Wicked comes together from the inside out.

Walk-on can be scheduled based on availability during the 2017 calendar year.

Courtesy of the producers of Wicked with special thanks to the stage management team Opening bid: $1,000 L-10

Be Onstage in the Broadway Hit A Bronx Tale The Musical and See What It’s Like “In A World Like This” You’ll go “out of your head” when you appear onstage with the dynamic cast of A Bronx Tale The Musical at the Longacre Theatre. Two friends will enjoy watching you make your Broadway debut from VIP house seats. This is an unforgettable opportunity to check out Belmont and Webster Avenues in one of the hit shows from the most recent Broadway season.

Your experience includes: ● An onstage appearance in two scenes with the cast of A Bronx Tale ● A costume fitting with the A Bronx Tale wardrobe department ● A preparatory rehearsal with stage managers and dance captain ● The chance to get your photo taken with cast members backstage after the show ● 2 VIP house seats to A Bronx Tale for your guests ● A Bronx Tale poster signed by your castmates The nature of the story and casting of A Bronx Tale The Musical indicates this walk-on is best suited for a young African American male or female who looks 16-20 years old, or a Caucasian adult.

Courtesy the producers and company of A Bronx Tale Opening bid:

$1,000

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Iconic Treasures of Broadway: If Not the Lincoln Center Library, Why Not Your Home?

There is Broadway memorabilia that is so rare, so unique and invaluable, so outstanding that they stand alone. Here are four pieces from the past, each representing a landmark Broadway musical, signed by legends and, with those signatures, now a one-of-a-kind treasure of Broadway musical theatre history. Most fans could only see these under glass or from behind barricades in a library or museum. Each can be yours to hang and display, to share with your admiring friends with pride.

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Original cast album of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music. Fabulous just as is, but what makes this a treasure is inside the record jacket. There are the signatures of the original Tony Award-winning cast including Glynis Johns, Len Cariou, Hermione Gingold, Victoria Mallery, Lawrence Guittard and Patricia Elliot, topped only by the signature of composer Stephen Sondheim. It’s a rare glimpse back onto the stage of the Shubert Theatre in 1973.

This collector’s item was a gift to her parents from Ms. Elliot, Tony Award winner for her performance as Charlotte in A Little Night Music. You can see her inscription to “Mother and Daddy.” When they died, it was returned to her. With Ms. Elliot’s passing in 2015, she kindly left it to Broadway Cares.

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One-of-a-kind musical phrase from She Loves Me. A musical sketch of the sweetest, more endearing three words in the musical theatre canon, “Vanil-il-la I-ice Cream!” Signed by lyricist Sheldon Harnick and the first Amalia Balash, the beloved Barbara Cook, who just passed away this summer.

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Original cartoon by Fun Home creator Alison Bechdel. This sketch was created specifically for today’s Grand Auction by famed cartoonist Alison Bechdel, whose graphic memoir was adapted as the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home. We’ll add a Fun Home poster signed by the original Tony-winning cast.

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The Great Comet of 1812’s unique “sputnik chandelier.” Own a piece of Broadway’s acclaimed musical Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Winners of the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design and Best Lighting Design, Mimi Lien and Bradley King created one of the most memorable sets and environmental interiors ever seen in a Broadway theatre. You can take home one of The Great Comet’s unique “sputnik chandeliers,” the stellar explosion that hung above the audience in the Imperial Theatre above the Russian world of Natasha, Pierre and the famed compatriots of David Malloy’s musical adaptation of Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” We’ll include a tin of caviar signed by Mr. Malloy. “Chandeliers and caviar, the war can’t touch us here.”

Opening bid:

$500

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See Megahit Musical Hamilton and Meet “A. Ham” and “A. Burr” The winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s brilliant Hamilton has transcended Broadway to become a global phenomenon. Celebrities, politicians and VIPs continue to clamor over tickets to this groundbreaking show that seamlessly fuses American history with rap and hip-hop. Now, you and a guest will be among them at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre. Plus, you’ll get to meet the actors bringing to life - and death - the dueling duo of Hamilton and Burr. ● ● ●

Enjoy incredible views of Broadway’s biggest blockbuster from two VIP house seats Immediately after the show, you’ll go backstage and meet the illustrious actors playing Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Take home a Hamilton poster, signed by the entire cast and Mr. Miranda

Courtesy of Brig Berney and the stage management team of Hamilton Opening bid: $500 L-13

Journey to the Past, See the Smash Hit Anastasia and Meet the Cast When you journey to the past inside Broadway’s beautiful Broadhurst Theatre, you and a guest will be transported from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s. With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes and soaring score featuring favorite songs from the hit animated film, Anastasia is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. ● ● ●

You and a guest will watch this sumptuous new musical from VIP house seats Immediately after the show, go backstage to meet and take photos with the celebrated stars of Anastasia: Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, John Bolton, Ramin Karimloo and Caroline O’Connor, followed by a behind-the-scenes, backstage tour Remember this amazing night with a poster signed by the entire cast

Courtesy of the producers and company of Anastasia Opening bid: $500 L-14

The Play That Goes Wrong Backstage Experience Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong is a classic murder mystery chock-full of mishaps and more madcap mania than a Monty Python marathon.

You’ll go behind the scenes at the play-within-the-play, The Murder at Haversham Manor, and see the genius stagecraft that makes the Broadway blockbuster The Play That Goes Wrong go from bad to utterly disastrous. You'll see how an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, actors who trip over everything (including their lines) and a set falling apart before our eyes are elements of controlled chaos that culminate in bedlam beyond Broadway’s wildest nightmares and comic genius.

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A meeting with the stage management team one hour prior to curtain Observing the fight call, in which actors run through all choreography onstage A backstage tour and meeting members of the cast and stage crew Sitting with and observing the production stage manager call the show’s technical cues during the show with the opportunity to watch a few key moments from the deck backstage 2 VIP house seats for guests to watch The Play That Goes Wrong while you experience the show backstage, one of your guests will join the actors onstage during the pre-show action as audience members enter the theatre and take their seats Remember this special backstage experience with a poster signed by the entire cast

Auction winner must be at least 16 years old.

Courtesy of the producers and company of The Play That Goes Wrong Opening bid: $500 L-15

Feel the Earth Move Under Your Feet When You’ve Got a Walk-on in Beautiful - The Carole King Musical Your two guests won’t be “so far away” as they sit in VIP house seats as you make “some kind of wonderful” walk-on “on Broadway” in the Tony-winning smash hit Beautiful - The Carole King Musical. This is an extraordinary chance to take to the stage of the Stephen Sondheim Theatre with the outstanding cast and watch the backstage workings of one of Broadway’s biggest hits. ● ●

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Begin by rehearsing with the stage management team and being taken to wardrobe for your 1960s-period costume.

You will discuss with stage managers which scene you will best fit into in the show. College students will join Chilina Kennedy (who embodies Carole King) around the piano when she meets her future songwriting partner and husband, Gerry Goffin (played by Evan Todd).

Following that scene you will then step into the world of 1650 Broadway, the legendary building where the hits of the ’60s were written and music’s most legendary songwriters discovered at Don Kirshner’s Aldon Music. Adult walk-ons will share a table in Act 2 at the Bitter End with the “Uptown Singer” and the band, as Carole King meets up with friends Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil (played by Ben Jacoby and Kara Lindsay).

You will see how Carole King’s world is recreated onstage when you watch the show from unique vantage points during the show: in the pit with musicians; stage right and stage left with the crew; from the booth with sound technicians and from “air traffic control” - the stage manager’s booth backstage. From here you’ll see it all as only Broadway professionals do.

After the show, your guests will join you backstage to congratulate you and get a tour.

Take home a Beautiful poster signed by the cast to mark this “one fine day.”

Winning bidder must be at least 16 years old. This auction experience will take place during a mutually agreeable Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday performance.

Courtesy of the Charlotte Wilcox Company, Peter Hanson and the entire company of Beautiful The Carole King Musical Opening bid:

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“Put On Your Sunday Clothes” to See Hello, Dolly!, then Meet Tony Winner Gavin Creel “It only takes a moment” to fall head over heels for this year’s Tony-winning Best Revival of a Musical, Hello, Dolly!. See the inimitable Bette Midler as the beloved meddling matchmaker in this production adored by critics and audiences alike. After the show, go backstage and meet Gavin Creel, who won a Tony for his portrayal of the naive and lovable Cornelius Hackl. ● ● ●

You and a guest will enjoy VIP house seats to the critically acclaimed blockbuster revival Immediately after the show, you both will go backstage and meet Mr. Creel Before you say “So long, dearie,” you’ll get a poster signed by the entire cast

Winner must have flexibility in scheduling a mutually agreeable date with producers before January 7. Blackout dates and other conditions may apply.

Courtesy of the producers of Hello, Dolly!

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Another Opening, Another Show!

Experience the excitement of an opening night on Broadway with these special packages of opening night tickets and two passes to the opening night party of the hottest shows of the season. Join a host of VIPs, special guests and theatre lovers for the show, then rub shoulders at the party with cast members, producers and their friends.

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Time and the Conways Oscar and Emmy Award nominee Elizabeth McGovern stars in Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Time and the Conways. This time-jumping play

by J.B. Priestley takes place at the crossroads of today and tomorrow - challenging notions of choice, chance and destiny. Directed by Tony Award winner Rebecca Taichman, Time and the Conways is scheduled to open October 10 at the American Airlines Theatre.

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M. Butterfly Academy Award nominee Clive Owen stars in the first Broadway revival of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning play M. Butterfly. In this riveting drama, a French diplomat falls in love with a Chinese opera singer, who turns out to be a spy and a man.

Directed by Tony Award winner Julie Taymor, M. Butterfly is scheduled to open October 26 at the Cort Theatre.

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The Band’s Visit Following an acclaimed, sold-out run Off-Broadway, The Band’s Visit arrives on Broadway to tell the story of an Egyptian police band sent to the middle of the desert after a mixup at the Israeli border. The Band’s Visit, a new musical, celebrates the deeply human ways music, longing and laughter can connect us all. Directed by David Cromer, the musical is scheduled to open November 9 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

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John Leguizamo: Latin History For Morons After a sold-out run at The Public Theater, three-time Tony nominee John Leguiziamo returns to Broadway in John Leguizamo: Latin History For Morons. From a mad recap of the Aztec empire to stories of unknown Latin patriots of the Revolutionary War, Mr. Leguizamo breaks down the 3,000 years between the Mayans and Ricky Ricardo into 95 irreverent and uncensored minutes. The show is scheduled to open November 15 at Studio 54.

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Meteor Shower A dinner party goes awry when Laura Benanti, Keegan-Michael Key, Amy Schumer and Alan Tudyk star in Steve Martin’s cosmic comedy Meteor Shower. Two couples find themselves in a marital freefall, matched in velocity and peril only by the smoldering space rocks tearing through the sky. Meteor Shower, directed by Tony winner Jerry Zaks, is scheduled to open November 29 at the Booth Theatre.

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The Parisian Woman Oscar nominee Uma Thurman makes her Broadway debut in the darkly comedic and dramatic The Parisian Woman, a new play written by House of Cards creator Beau Willimon. Thurman plays Chloe, a socialite armed with charm and wit, who comes to terms with politics, her past, her marriage and an uncertain future in the wake of the 2016 election. The Parisian Woman, directed by Tony winner Pam MacKinnon, is scheduled to open November 30 at the Hudson Theatre.

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SpongeBob SquarePants One of television’s most beloved characters makes his Broadway debut in SpongeBob SquarePants. It’s up to SpongeBob to save the world, with a little help from some of the greatest songwriters in rock and pop music, including Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Dirty Projectors, The Flaming Lips, John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, Panic! at the Disco and T.I. SpongeBob SquarePants, directed by Tina Landau, is scheduled to open December 4 at the Palace Theatre.

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Farinelli and the King Three-time Tony and Oscar winner Mark Rylance returns to Broadway in Shakespeare’s Globe production of Farinelli and the King. Directed by John Dove, the play tells the story of King Philippe V of Spain (Rylance), who welcomes celebrated castrato Farinelli into his chamber in the hopes of curing his insomnia. As the king grows more captivated by the singer's voice, Farinelli must choose between his public life in opera houses and a life of solitude with the King. Farinelli and the King is scheduled to open December 17 at the Belasco Theatre.

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Escape to Margaritaville Get out of New York City for an evening and Escape to Margaritaville, a new musical about the people we become once we’ve had a change in latitude. Featuring original songs and beloved Jimmy Buffett classics, this rousing new production is directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley. Escape to Margaritaville is scheduled to open March 15 at the Marquis Theatre.

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Angels in America Following a sold-out run at London’s National Theatre, the highly anticipated revival of Angels in America arrives on Broadway, starring two-time Tony winner Nathan Lane and Tony nominee Andrew Garfield. As the first wave of the AIDS epidemic in America is escalating and Ronald Reagan has been elected to a second term in the White House, the lives of disparate characters intersect, intertwine, collide and are blown apart during a time of heartbreak, reaction and transformation. Directed by Marianne Elliott, Angels in America is performed in two parts: Millennium Approaches and Perestroika. Opening will include both parts on the same day, followed by the opening night party. Angels in America is scheduled to open March 25 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

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Frozen Based on the animated megahit movie, Frozen tells the timeless tale of two sisters, Elsa and Anna, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. This epic journey of love and discovery features your favorite songs and beloved characters, with an added dash of Disney magic.

Directed by Tony winner Michael Grandage, Frozen is scheduled to open March 22 at the St. James Theatre.

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Lobby Hero The lobby of a Manhattan apartment building becomes a waiting area for a murder investigation when Chris Evans and Michael Cera star in Lobby Hero. Written by Academy Award winner Kenneth Lonergan and directed by Trip Cullman, Lobby Hero is scheduled to open March 26 at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

M. Three Tall Women Two-time Oscar winner Glenda Jackson, three-time Emmy winner and Tony winner Laurie Metcalf and Alison Pill play the same woman at different ages in the revival and Broadway debut of Three Tall Women. Directed by two-time Tony winner Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women is scheduled to open March 29 at the John Golden Theatre.

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Mean Girls Nine-time Emmy Award winner Tina Fey brings her “fetch” film to the stage when Mean Girls takes Broadway. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: Illinois.

When she takes on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies, she learns the hard way you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. Directed by Tony winner Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls is scheduled to open April 8 at the August Wilson Theatre.

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Children of a Lesser God The winner of the 1980 Tony Award for Best Play and later an Academy Award-winning film, Children of a Lesser God returns to Broadway. Starring Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff, and directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon, this new production proves once more that love has a language all its own. Children of a Lesser God is scheduled to open April 11 at Studio 54.

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Carousel Renée Fleming, Joshua Henry and Jessie Mueller join the revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel as it returns to Broadway for the first time in more than two decades. With a sweeping musical score and incandescent ballet sequences, this story of passion, loss and redemption is a theatre masterpiece. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, Carousel is scheduled to open April 12 at the Imperial Theatre.

Q. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Nineteen years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the world’s favorite wizard returns in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts I & II. We follow Harry Potter, now a Ministry of Magic employee, and his younger son, Albus Severus Potter, who is about to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This much-anticipated show builds on its sold-out, award-winning West End run. Opening night package winners will receive tickets to both parts, as well as the party.

Directed by John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is scheduled to open April 22 at the Lyric Theatre.

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Travesties Direct from its hit run in London’s West End, Tony Award-winning Best Play Travesties returns to Broadway. Tom Stoppard’s dazzling comedy of art, love and revolution features James Joyce, Tristan Tzara and Lenin as remembered - and misremembered - by Henry Carr, a minor British diplomat in Zurich 1917. Travesties is scheduled to open April 24 at the American Airlines Theatre.

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The Iceman Cometh Two-time Oscar winner and Tony winner Denzel Washington makes his anticipated return to Broadway in the revival of Iceman Cometh, directed by George C. Wolfe. Known as one of the greatest plays in American theatre, Eugene O’Neill’s tragic vision continues to deeply resonate with audiences. The Iceman Cometh is scheduled to open April 26 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Opening bid: $500 for each

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Join Disney’s The Lion King Onstage on Broadway You will feel the love the night you join the incredible Broadway cast of Disney’s The Lion King onstage for one unforgettable performance. Included in this package are: ● ● ● ● ●

An appearance in one scene in Disney’s The Lion King A preparatory private rehearsal and costume consultation 4 tickets for friends to watch your performance (plus the opportunity to purchase more) A backstage tour after the show for you and your guests A poster signed by the cast

Winning bidder must be at least 18 years old. Because Disney’s The Lion King is sold out months in advance, winner must have flexibility in scheduling a mutually agreeable date with producer. Blackout dates may apply.

Courtesy of Disney Theatrical Productions with special thanks to Thomas Schlenk, Ron Vodicka, Antonia Gianino-Hoekstra and Chris Recker Opening bid: $1,000 L-19

Sit in Judgment of the Best of Broadway at Gypsy of the Year and Easter Bonnet Competition What do Bebe Neuwirth, John Kander, Megan Hilty, Cherry Jones, Chita Rivera, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Casey Nicholaw and Claire Danes have in common? All have served as judges at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Gypsy of the Year or Easter Bonnet Competition. Join eight of your fellow star jurists this season on Tuesday, December 5, and Tuesday, April 24, as you determine which presentation is "Best in Show" and who created "The Most Fabulous Bonnet." Here is a rare chance to buy a judgeship without going to jail. ● ● ● ● ●

As a judge, you and a guest will have a pair of the best seats in the house when you are impaneled for Gypsy of the Year and Easter Bonnet Competition Have your picture taken with the panel of celebrity judges Work with some of Broadway’s most beloved stars in determining the winners Attend Broadway Cares' VIP party after each event To prepare for your decision-making, take home a DVD of the most recent editions of Gypsy of the Year and Easter Bonnet Competition, plus a framed signed poster

Opening bid: $500

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A Day with The Phantom of the Opera Here’s your chance to truly experience “The Music of the Night” as you join the legendary Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera for one unforgettable performance. Your experience will start with: ● ● ● ● ● ●

A tour backstage at the Majestic Theatre A rehearsal with the stage manager and dance captain A costume fitting with the wardrobe department A wig fitting with the hair department Special makeup designed for you by the Phantom’s makeup artist A photo of you in your costume and make-up

Then, at the half-hour call backstage you will get into your costume and prepare for your Broadway debut when you will: ● ● ● ●

Be escorted onstage during the Hannibal Opera sequence in the opening of the show Stay onstage until the Phantom causes the drop to fall down and then run off stage in the ensuing panic escorted by a cast member Hang out with the cast backstage for the rest of the show Participate in the bows with the entire Phantom company

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2 seats for friends to enjoy seeing you on Broadway (plus the opportunity to purchase additional tickets) Souvenir programs for you and your friends A backstage tour for your guests following the show A photo with the Phantom and Christine Photos with various cast members

Winning bidder must be at least 18 years old. Tickets must be booked for a mutually agreeable performance after November 1 and not on a Saturday evening. Must be fulfilled by January 31, 2018.

Courtesy of the producers and the company of The Phantom of the Opera with special thanks to Steve Greer, Katherine McNamee and Foresight Theatrical Opening bid: $1,000 L-21 You’re in the Band at the Broadway Smash School of Rock - The Musical School’s in – forever! Now is your chance to see your child make a Broadway debut in the rockin’ huge hit School of Rock - The Musical, raising the roof every night at the Winter Garden Theatre. Forget the Andrew Lloyd Webber you thought you knew. There are no jellicle cats or operatic phantoms in this company. This show will rock you to your soul as the cast “Stick It to the Man!” It’s time to register your kid for Horace Green Prep. We are offering a once-in-alifetime child walk-on role in School of Rock.

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Start with an official fitting at the theatre with the School of Rock wardrobe department Have a music lesson with the show’s conductor a few days before your child’s debut On the day of the show, your young rocker will join the cast at the stage door, sign in and head to the green room for warmup From there, your rocker will have a quick rehearsal onstage to learn choreography Then it’s places. Your kid’s dreams come true as they take the stage as a Horace Green student You’ll receive two VIP house seats to the performance where you can watch your child get down and dirty when it’s “Time to Play” Following the show you’ll be escorted backstage for a tour and a chance to take a photo with your young rocker in costume

The child must be between the ages of 10 and 14 and must be shorter than 4’10”. The performance date must be a weeknight mutually agreed upon with stage management.

Courtesy of the company of School of Rock - The Musical Opening bid: $1,000

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Meow! It’s you as Mr. Mistoffelees or Bombalurina and a Meeting with Grizabella at Cats Here is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit backstage at the revival of Cats and be transformed by the makeup department into Mr. Mistoffelees or Bombalurina. Mamie Parris, who stars as Grizabella, will be by your side as you become a particularly fabulous feline. While the transformation is taking place, you will be filmed so you can have a movie of your metamorphosis into this clever cat to show all your friends and make yourself the envy of every Cats fan.

Capture some memories of your own with this auction package, which includes: ● 2 VIP house seats to see Cats ● A chance to go backstage and meet members of the company ● A backstage tour ● An afternoon feline transformation and meeting with Ms. Parris Makeup appointment must take place on a weekday afternoon other than a Wednesday and before December 22.

Courtesy of the company of Cats and Mamie Parris, with special thanks to Victoria Tinsman and the amazing Cats makeup team Opening bid: $500

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Broadway Behind the Curtain These framed portraits were taken by renowned photographer Rivka Katvan, one of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ most ardent champions. Since 1993, she has donated more than 80 extraordinary portraits of Broadway’s most beloved stars, helping raise more than $220,000 for Broadway Cares. Thank you, Rivka!

This year, we have three special original prints.

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In honor of the release of Lonnie Price’s acclaimed documentary The Best Worst Thing That Could Even Happen, a brilliant collage of Ms. Katvan’s photographs taken of Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince and the Broadway company of Merrily We Roll Along in rehearsal in 1981. The collage includes a photograph of Mr. Sondheim, Mr. Prince and original company members at the curtain call of the 2002 reunion concert. When he saw this collage, Mr. Sondheim said it was one of his favorite photographs and asked for a print of his own to hang in his townhouse. Now you will have one as well. Signed by Mr. Sondheim.

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In honor of this season’s Prince of Broadway, currently playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, a beautiful portrait by Ms. Katvan of the legendary Hal Prince watching a rehearsal. Signed by Mr. Prince.

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And just because we love her, a gorgeous portrait by Ms. Katvan of Broadway’s beloved Angela Lansbury backstage at her dressing table, signed by Ms. Lansbury. A treasure.

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See Come From Away, Kiss the Cod and Meet Tony Nominees Jenn Colella and Chad Kimball On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. You and a guest will see the Tony-nominated musical Come From Away, which takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and a small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. From VIP house seats, you’ll watch as cultures clash and nerves run high, but uneasiness turns into trust and gratitude grows into enduring friendships. ● ● ●

You and a guest will watch this breathtaking and inspiring new musical from VIP house seats Immediately after the show, go backstage and meet Jenn Colella and Chad Kimball, and have the chance to kiss the cod, all of which will be captured for posterity in unforgettable photos Reminisce about this memorable night in Gander with a poster signed by the entire cast

Courtesy of the producers and company of Come From Away Opening bid: $500

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Everybody Say “Yeah” When You Join the Cast of Kinky Boots The sex will be in the heel as you join the company of the 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Kinky Boots, for one unforgettable performance on Broadway. You’ll have the opportunity to share the stage with the original stars of Kinky Boots - Tony winner Billy Porter and Tony nominee Stark Sands - during their limited-engagement return to the smash hit musical.

This is an incredible opportunity to join this crowd-pleasing and uplifting new musical in at least three scenes. Plus, you’ll appear in the finale and bows in those unforgettable kinky boots. This package includes: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

An appearance as a customer in two scenes in Lola’s club An appearance in at least one scene as a worker in Charlie’s shoe factory, Price and Son An appearance in the finale and bows 2 VIP house seats for your friends to watch the show A costume and hair consultation A preparatory rehearsal with stage managers A chance to watch from backstage between your scenes Photos with the cast in the wings during the show A Kinky Boots poster autographed by the Broadway cast

Winning bidder must be at least 18 years old and will need to sign a waiver. If you would like to see the waiver before bidding, please contact a Broadway Cares representative. Auction experience to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date before December 31.

Courtesy of the producers with special thanks to the company of Kinky Boots Opening bid: $1,000 L-26

Conduct the Music of the Night Here is a chance for a musical fan to experience The Phantom of the Opera from the orchestra pit. You will: ● ● ● ● ● ●

Stand at the conductor’s podium and conduct the full orchestra for the exit music Sit with the orchestra in the pit for the entire show Have a rehearsal with the conductor Take photos with the music director and the Phantom Receive 2 VIP house seats for friends or family to watch the show Go home with souvenir programs for you and your guests and one signed poster

Winning bidder must be at least 18 years old. Must be fulfilled by January 31, 2018.

Courtesy of the producers of The Phantom of the Opera with special thanks to David Caddick, David Lai, Steve Greer, Katherine McNamee and Foresight Theatrical Opening bid: $500

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The Ultimate Seth! Be a Star on SiriusXM, a VIP at Gypsy of the Year and Get a Set of Seth’s Books Deconstruct the master himself when you and a guest have “the Ultimate Seth” experience this fall.

First, join the “ahmaazing” Seth Rudetsky live in the studio for a show that’s larger than life – it’s "Seth’s Big Fat Broadway" on SiriusXM’s "On Broadway" channel. Enjoy a studio tour and sit down for a guest appearance where you’ll choose some of your favorite show tunes to play during Seth’s show. See if you can match Seth’s sass and spunk and his knowledge of everything Broadway. Good luck with that!

Plus, on Tuesday, December 6, join the Broadway community and Broadway Cares’ VIPs in 2 house seats for the 29th Annual Gypsy of the Year, returning this year to the legendary New Amsterdam Theatre and hosted by “the Master of Deconstruction” himself, Seth Rudetsky. After the show, go backstage for a photo with Seth. Then, join him, other VIPs and major donors in the post-Gypsy of the Year reception immediately following the show.

You'll also get a signed copy of Seth’s three acclaimed books, Seth's Broadway Diaries Volume 1 and Volume 2 as well as The Rise and Fall of a Theatre Geek.

Courtesy of Seth Rudetsky, SiriusXM and Dress Circle Publishing Opening bid: $350

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Enjoy a VIP Afternoon at Sweeney Todd, Meet Tony Nominee Carolee Carmello and Hugh Panaro, Plus Experience a Private Baking Lesson with Sweeney’s (and Obama’s) Baker Experience the Barrow Street Theatre’s mouth-watering transfer of the celebrated, immersive South London revival of Stephen Sondheim and Harold Wheeler’s musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Experience the ultimate Sweeney Todd VIP experience, including an exclusive and private baking lesson. ●

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Your evening will start as you and a guest arrive at the Barrow Street Theatre-turned-pie shop. Enjoy meat (or vegetarian) pies and mash created by Bill Yosses, owner of The Perfect Pie and the pastry chef in both the Bush and Obama White House. President Obama nicknamed Yosses “the Crustmaster” You and a guest will experience this intimate production from VIP house seats After the performance, take photos on the set with Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett, Hugh Panaro and Carolee Carmello, in costume Take home a razor from the show in a case signed by Mr. Panaro and Ms. Carmello Remember this amazing day with a poster and Playbill signed by the entire cast.

On a subsequent day, you and a guest will be picked up in Manhattan by car service and driven to Long Island City where you will enjoy a private, 90-minute baking lesson with Mr. Yosses at The Perfect Pie Take home a gift box of four delectable meat or vegetarian pies, which can be received frozen for enjoyment at a later date

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Performance to be scheduled on a Saturday or Sunday matinee. Baking lesson to be scheduled Monday through Friday.

Courtesy of the producers and company of Sweeney Todd, Bill Yosess and Get Services Opening bid: $500 L-29

Two Guitars from Broadway Stars Bid on two guitars from rock-and-roll, smash blowouts on Broadway.

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A Fender Paramount Limited Series acoustic guitar owned and played by Panic! at the Disco lead vocalist Brendon Urie. Mr. Urie donated the guitar for today’s auction following his Broadway debut as Charlie Price in the smash hit musical Kinky Boots. It has been signed by Mr. Urie and comes in its own case.

Courtesy of Brendon Urie and the company of Kinky Boots

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A Gibson Les Paul electric guitar without strings that was used as a prop onstage each night in Broadway’s hit musical School of Rock. Signed by the original Tony-nominated star Alex Brightman, Sierra Boggess, teen jazz guitarist Brandon Niederauer and show composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Courtesy of the company of School of Rock

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Head to Belmont Avenue and Meet the Stars of A Bronx Tale Look to your heart as you experience the streetwise hit musical A Bronx Tale, which will take you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s. A Bronx Tale’s creative team is theatre and movie royalty, directed by two-time Academy Award winner Robert DeNiro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, written by Oscar nominee Chazz Palminteri, with songs by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken and three-time Tony nominee Glenn Slater, and choreography by Tony nominee Sergio Trujillo. Come see what critics have called “a combination of Jersey Boys and West Side Story” and meet the stars telling this story eight times a week at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre. ● ● ● ●

From VIP house seats, you and a guest will experience A Bronx Tale After the performance, you’ll go from the Bronx to backstage where you’ll meet stars Nick Cordero, Richard H. Blake, Bobby Conte Thornton and Christiani Pitts Have your photo taken with these four stars after they autograph your Playbill Take home a poster from A Bronx Tale, signed by the entire cast

Courtesy of the producers and company of A Bronx Tale Opening bid: $500

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Go Behind the Scenes with School of Rock Join the stage management team of the hit Broadway musical School of Rock - The Musical for an unforgettable day and get an insider’s look at the running of this complicated show. You will receive a backstage tour, meet members of the cast and the stage crew who make the show happen every night, and learn about the technical aspects of theatre.

Spend Act 1 with a stage manager calling the show. From their booth, you will enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the inner workings and behind-the-scenes magic of Horace Green Prep. Then for Act 2 you join another stage manager “on the deck” backstage and get in on the action.

During the second act, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the stars of School of Rock and take photos with some of the cast.

You will remember this unforgettable evening with a poster signed by the entire cast and a School of Rock key chain.

During that performance, your two guests will watch the show from the other side of the footlights in VIP house seats.

Winning bidder must be at least 16 years old. The date must be a mutually agreed upon weekday performance. Come dressed in dark clothes and be ready to see how the magic happens.

Courtesy of the producers and company of School of Rock - The Musical Opening bid: $500

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A World of Music: The Best of Broadway, Outstanding Composers and Lyricists Framed and On Your Wall The Broadway musical is one of America’s most beloved art forms and entertainment. At the heart of the most successful shows is a beautiful, unique and original score. Each one of these rare musical phrases, handwritten and signed by the composers/lyricists themselves, will have a place of honor on the wall of anyone who loves the Broadway musical and these special sounds of music.

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From the score of the acclaimed film and upcoming Broadway musical Frozen: “Let it go!

Let it go! Can’t hold it back anymore!” Sketched and signed by Oscar and Grammy winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and also signed by Tony winner Idina Menzel.

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From the score of Tony Award-winning Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen: “Cause I’m taptap-tapping on the glass, waving through a window.” Sketched and signed by Tony Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and also signed by Tony winner Ben Platt.

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From the score of Broadway’s phenomenon Wicked: “I think I’ll try defying gravity! And you can’t pull me down!” Sketched and signed by Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz. (Don’t miss Schwartz’s sketch of “Elphaba” in the corner of the page.)

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From the score the Tony Award-winning Hamilton: “Rise up!” Sketched and signed by Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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From the score of one of Broadway’s most beloved classics and the 2017 winner for Best Revival of a Musical, Hello, Dolly!: “Hello, Dolly; Well, hello, Dolly; It’s so nice to have you back where you belong.” This precious memento is signed by musical theatre legend and three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jerry Herman.

And a special bonus musical phrase from Hollywood: F.

From the score of the acclaimed movie musical La La Land: “City of stars, are you shining just for me?” Sketched and signed by Academy Award winner Justin Hurwitz and signed by Broadway’s two Academy Award-winning lyricists and Tony Award winners, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

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$250 each

Win a Golden Ticket to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Meet Tony Award Winner Christian Borle Experience Roald Dahl’s most treasured tale as it comes to the land where sweet dreams come true – Broadway – in the delicious new musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. And who better to welcome you to this “world of pure imagination” than Willy Wonka himself, two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle. Be there when the marvelous and mysterious factory opens its gates to you and meet Mr. Borle backstage after the show. ● ● ● ●

From VIP house seats, you and a guest will see Mr. Borle as the magical maestro, Willy Wonka, in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory After the performance, you’ll venture backstage into the chocolate factory to meet Mr. Borle Have your photo taken with him after he autographs your Playbill Take a home a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory poster signed by the entire cast

Courtesy of the producers of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Christian Borle Opening bid: $500 L-34

Invite-Only Opening Night Performance and Party Tickets to Springsteen on Broadway Rock-and-roll icon Bruce Springsteen makes his Broadway debut with Springsteen on Broadway, a solo show at the Walter Kerr Theatre. After playing before tens of thousands in stadiums around the world, Mr. Springsteen will take the stage of the 975-seat theatre. Opening night is invite-only for music’s and Broadway’s brightest luminaries, and you and a guest will be among them when you attend this star-studded, special evening. You’ll also receive an invitation for two to the opening night party, immediately following the performance. Springsteen on Broadway is scheduled to open October 12.

Opening bid: $2,500

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Meet the Schuyler Sisters - Angelica, Eliza and Peggy - After Seeing Broadway Blockbuster Hamilton Although historical hip-hop musical Hamilton may focus on the founding fathers, the show also celebrates the fierce females of the American revolution. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking and multi-award winning Hamilton features a stellar cast of strong women. You and a guest will get tickets to the hottest show in “the greatest city in the world” and meet the wonderfully talented actors playing Angelica, Eliza and Peggy. ● ● ●

You’ll say “how lucky we are to be alive right now!” when you secure two VIP house seats to Hamilton on Broadway Immediately after the show, go backstage and meet the Schuyler sisters Be “satisfied” with a Hamilton poster, signed by the entire cast and Mr. Miranda

Courtesy of Brig Berney and the stage management team at Hamilton Opening bid: $500 L-36

See Disney’s New Musical Frozen, Plus Meet Elsa and Anna, Broadway’s Caissie Levy and Patti Murin On March 22, one of the most eagerly anticipated musicals of this season opens at the beautifully restored St. James Theatre. Frozen is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret and on an unforgettable journey searching for love. Theatre lovers and fans of the beloved animated film will fill the St. James to see Disney’s stunning new Broadway musical come alive on stage. You and a guest will have the ultimate Frozen experience. ● ● ●

You and a guest will see Frozen from VIP house seats Immediately after the performance, you will be whisked backstage to meet Caissie Levy and Patti Murin in costume as the story’s beloved “Elsa” and “Anna” Take home a Frozen poster signed by the entire cast

Love is a force of nature. This will be an unforgettable experience for you and a child beguiled by the story and this magical stage and backstage experience.

Two additional tickets are available for purchase if needed. Winner must have flexibility in scheduling a mutually agreeable date with producer after March 29. Blackout dates may apply.

Courtesy of the Disney Theatrical Production, Caissie Levy and Patti Murin Opening bid: $500 L-37

See a Taping of Will & Grace, Take a Photo with the Cast and Get a Behind-the-scenes Tour NBC’s fabulous foursome is back! Will and Grace (and Karen and Jack) return to NBC this fall to reprise the Emmy Award-winning Will & Grace. You and a guest will get to be in the studio to be a part of their historic comeback.

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You and a guest will attend a taping of Will & Grace at the Universal Studios Lot in Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 8. Before the taping begins, you both will receive a behind-thescenes tour of the iconic set and get to take a photo with the cast.

Will & Grace premieres at 9 pm Eastern this Thursday, September 28, on NBC. Winning bidder must be at least 18 years old and available on November 8. Additional restrictions may apply. Travel is not included.

Courtesy of Max Mutchnick, David Kohan and the cast of Will & Grace Opening bid: $500

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Be a VIP at the Final Performances of Broadway’s Hottest Tony Award-Winning Stars: Ben Platt and Bette Midler Every Broadway season offers 30 or more opening night performances culminating in the Tony Awards each June. Like every race or life itself, each Broadway season is made up of stunning wins, esteemed successes and, just as often, quiet disappointment and heartbreak. Likewise, most shows, whether they have played for a few performances, a season or years, close with the cast taking an excited final bow before a cheering, appreciative audience of fans, family and friends.

But not all. There are a very few “final performances” as eagerly anticipated as the show’s opening night, particularly when the show is not closing, but the original cast’s acclaimed, award-winning star is set to take their final bow in a soon-to-be legendary last performance.

We have two for you.

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Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen: At 3 pm on Sunday, November 19, Tony winner Ben Platt will play his final performance as Evan Hansen in the smash hit, Tony Award-winning Dear Evan Hansen at the Music Box Theatre. With the announcement of his final performance, Platt tweeted, “2 readings, 2 workshops, 3 productions and almost 4 years – hard to fathom that it's nearly time to say goodbye to Evan and my DEH family.” You and a guest will be present for what will undoubtedly be a highly charged, emotional show.

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Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly!: At 2 pm on Sunday, January 14, Tony Award winner and legendary star Bette Midler will play her final performance as Dolly Gallagher Levi in this historic Tony Award-winning revival of Hello, Dolly! at the Shubert Theatre. You and a guest will have two of the most in-demand tickets for what will be one of the hottest star performances of this or any other season. “Goodbye! Goodbye! Goodbye! Don’t try to stop me, Horace!”

Courtesy of Philip J. Smith, chairman, and Robert E. Wankel, president, of The Shubert Organization Opening bid: $1,000 each Theatre walk-on roles and backstage experiences are subject to a date that is mutually agreeable.

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Conditions of Sale The items listed are offered and sold by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS under these terms and conditions: 1. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, highest bidder will have purchased the offered lot and (a) assumes full risk and responsibility therefore, (b) will pay the full purchase price and (c) will promptly remove said property from the Grand Auction area. All sales are final.

2. Theatre walk-on roles and backstage experiences are subject to a date that is mutually agreeable and must be booked after October 1 and before December 31, 2017, unless otherwise noted in the auction lot description.

Holiday weeks are excluded. If a show closes before December 31 and you are unable to schedule your walk-on or backstage experience, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will return your winning bid. Broadway Cares cannot refund winning bids for walk-ons or experiences not fulfilled for shows that close after the New Year. All other auction lots expire one year from the date of the auction unless otherwise noted. Winning bidder assumes responsibility for making arrangements before expiration and no refunds are given if bidder does not fulfill responsibility. Winners of walk-on roles and backstage experiences must be at least 18 years old, unless otherwise noted. Successful bidders might be required, for security reasons, to sign agreements, releases and/or other documentation in connection with the walk-on or experience. Theatre owners and show producers assume no legal or financial responsibility.

3. In acknowledgement that auction lots with walk-on experiences or backstage visits involve access to areas reserved for a theatrical production’s employees, anyone participating either as a bidder or winner of any such lot must be able to participate “as directed” by the production stage manager with the full support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. If it is determined that this is not possible, Broadway Cares will return the winning bid in full. If you are interested in a particular lot, please ask if any special conditions apply.

4. All tickets are subject to availability and not valid for holiday weeks. Additional specific restrictions will be in documentation given to winning bidder.

5. Purchases must be settled on the day of sale, unless the bidder has placed a bid via telephone or the Internet.

Payment may be made by cash, check payable to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express.

6. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the winning bidder. A $15 shipping fee will be added for all U.S. addresses unless otherwise noted. Charges for international shipping charges are based on actual rates. Import duties, taxes and other charges are additional. All charges are the buyer's responsibility.

7. No purchases of walk-on roles or experiences may be re-auctioned, sold or used in any other promotion.

8. Unless otherwise noted, winning bidders are responsible for making their own arrangements for travel packages, dinners, tickets and walk-ons as specified.

9. Although Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has endeavored to catalog and describe all items correctly, all property is sold “as is.” Broadway Cares makes no representation or warranties of any kind or nature with respect to the property.

10. Auction prizes are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Please contact your accountant for guidance.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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WHAT WE DO TOGETHER MAKES A DIFFERENCE $25 provides 20 healthy meals at a soup kitchen $50 pays for gas to the health clinic $100 helps provide home care for someone struggling in their fight with AIDS

$250 covers anti-viral medications for a man who’s lost his job and his health insurance

$500 pays overdue rent and keeps a single mom with AIDS and her children from becoming homeless

To learn more about Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ National Grants Program and the more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states.

Please visit broadwaycares.org/nationalgrants.

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