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Have an “Unstoppable” Evening When You See the Hilarious New Musical Tootsie and Meet Tony Award Winner Santino Fontana You and a guest will feel “Alive” when you see Tootsie, Broadway’s laugh-out-loud musical love letter to the theatre, based on the Academy Award-nominated film. Tony Award winner Santino Fontana stars as Michael Dorsey, an out-of-work actor willing to do anything for a job. After watching what ABC calls “the must-see musical comedy of the season," head backstage to tell Fontana that you “Like What She is Doing” and take a photo. It is sure to be an experience to remember forever. ● ● ● ●
You and a guest will watch the show from VIP house seats Immediately afterward, go backstage to meet and take a photo with Fontana Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour Remember this amazing night with a poster signed by the entire cast
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Tootsie, with special thanks to Santino Fontana This experience is to be scheduled after December 9, 2019, and fulfilled before June 7, 2020. Opening bid:
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A Whole New World for You 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 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. Get a rare behindthe-scenes look at the magic of Aladdin and take photos with the stars. But wait! Before you go, join the Genie 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 a picture that will last a lifetime.
Courtesy of Thomas Schumacher, the stage management team and company of Disney’s Aladdin This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-3
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VIP Experience with The Shubert Organization Experience Broadway past and present with this exclusive excursion. ● ● ●
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Two complimentary house seats for a show in any Shubert Organization theatre Drinks for two at Sardi's A private tour of The Shubert Archive in the penthouse over the Lyceum Theatre, including an introduction to the history of the Shuberts and a look at the archive's collections, which include costume and set designs, architectural plans, music, business records, correspondence and press materials The Shuberts Present: 100 Years of American Theatre, a coffee table book, personally inscribed by Mark Swartz, the archive’s director and one of the book’s authors
Courtesy of The Shubert Organization Valid for performances and tours from October 1, 2019, through September 1, 2020. Performances are subject to availability. Tour must be scheduled Monday through Friday, between 10 am and 5 pm, exclusive of holidays. Access to the archive is via one flight of 14 stairs. Opening bid: L-4
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A Private Dance Lesson with Tony Award-Winning Choreographer Sergio Trujillo Winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography for Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, Sergio Trujillo is an internationally celebrated choreographer. Trujillo, who also won the Olivier Award for Memphis and was nominated for a Tony Award for On Your Feet!, is known for his illustrious Broadway career. In 2011, Trujillo made history with four shows running simultaneously on Broadway: The Addams Family, Jersey Boys, Memphis and Next to Normal.
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Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a private dance lesson with Trujillo and learn from this powerhouse choreographer. As a bonus, the lucky winner will get two tickets to see Ain’t Too Proud on Broadway. ● ● ●
Meet Trujillo for an hour-long private dance lesson at a New York City rehearsal studio See Trujillo’s Tony Award-winning choreography in Ain’t Too Proud from two VIP house seats at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway Take home an Ain’t Too Proud poster, signed by Trujillo and the entire cast
Courtesy of Sergio Trujillo This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-5
$500
Celebrate Truth, Beauty, Freedom and Love when you see Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Meet the Stars The “Children of the Revolution” have arrived on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Full of glitz, glamour and romance, Moulin Rouge! tells the story of Christian, a young poet who falls in love with Satine, the “sparkling diamond” of the Moulin Rouge. Featuring more than 50 chart-topping songs, this larger-than-life theatrical event teaches “the greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” ● ● ●
Enjoy this sold-out musical from two VIP seats at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre Immediately after the show head backstage to meet the stars of Moulin Rouge!, Danny Burstein, Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit Take home a Moulin Rouge! The Musical poster signed by the entire cast
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical with special thanks to Danny Burstein, Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-6
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Join Disney’s The Lion King Onstage on Broadway You will feel the love tonight when 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
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Courtesy of Disney Theatrical Productions with special thanks to Thomas Schlenk, Ron Vodicka, Kenneth McGee, Antonia Gianino-Hoekstra, Chris Recker, Ellen Lavaia, Kendra Moore and Tom Reynolds Winning bidder must be at least 18 years of age. 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 apply. This experience must be scheduled within four months. Opening bid: L-7
$1,000
Meet Elder Price, Elder Cunningham, Nabulungi and the General 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 Dave Thomas Brown, Cody Jamison Strand, Kim Exum and Derrick Williams who star as Elder Price, Elder Cunningham, Nabulungi and the General. 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, stage management team and company of The Book of Mormon This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid:
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$500
Enjoy a Warm “Welcome to the Rock” When You Sit with the Come From Away Band “You are Here” sitting with the band for a performance of the award-winning Broadway hit Come From Away. This unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of Come From Away is an incredible one-of-a-kind experience, perfect for a fan of the show. ● ● ● ● ●
Sit with the band just offstage for the entire show at Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre Watch the conductor and keyboard player, and peek at the drum player in the booth behind you Receive 2 VIP house seats for friends or family to watch the show After the show, bring your guests backstage to “Stop the World” for a photo Go home with a poster signed by the cast
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Come From Away This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening Bid:
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Meet the Schuyler Sisters - Angelica, Eliza and Peggy - After Seeing Broadway’s 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 one of the hottest shows 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 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre Immediately after the show, go backstage and meet the three Schuyler sisters Be “satisfied” with a Hamilton poster, signed by the entire cast
Courtesy of Brig Berney, the stage management team and company at Hamilton This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening Bid: L-10
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Iconic Treasures of Broadway There is Broadway memorabilia so rare, so unique and invaluable that they stand alone. Here are four pieces, signed by legends and now a one-of-a-kind treasure of 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. A. The First Ever Broadway Bear: Carol Channing You can own the first ever Broadway Bear: the legendary Carol “Bear-ol” Channing as Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi. For 15 years, Broadway Cares auctioned hand-crafted, museum-quality teddy bears honoring legendary theatrical characters and autographed by the stars who made those characters famous. The final edition of Broadway Bears was in 2012. Wearing the infamous pink and red satin gown in which she descended the Harmonia Gardens staircase, this bear is signed by Channing, who passed away in January. The fabric is the actual material used in Channing’s dress in the 1995 Broadway revival, as are the jewels in the choker. The pink overlays are hand-beaded and sequined, and have authentic red fringe, also from the 1995 run. The red feathered headpiece tops off her blonde tresses in an original creation by hairdresser Kevin Maybee. The mouth is the third designed for this bear as Channing thought the first two weren’t accurate enough in size. Grab this charmer “Before the Parade Passes By!” Original Costume Designer: Jonathan Bixby Bear Costume Designer: Charles C. Crutchfield with Jean Evans and Kevin Maybee B. Silver Goblets Given to Gwen Verdon During the Original Broadway Run of Chicago “When You’re Good to Mama, Mama’s Good to You.” These stunning silver goblets were given to the original Roxie Hart, the incomparable Gwen Verdon, by Mary McCarty, who played "Mama" Morton, during the original 1975 run of Chicago on Broadway. One goblet reads “Roxie,” the other reads “Hart.” The back of each goblet reads “46th St. Theatre, Xmas ‘76, Love Mary.” This
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one-of-a-kind pair of goblets is sure to “Razzle Dazzle” and is an incredible piece of Broadway history. This lot also includes an original Chicago poster from the 1975 Broadway production. Chicago first premiered in 1975 with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, directed and choreographed by Verdon’s legendary husband Bob Fosse. The name on everybody’s lips was “Roxie” when Verdon was nominated for a Tony Award for the role. Although the original run closed in 1977, the 1996 revival is now the longest-running American musical in Broadway history and continues to shine eight shows a week at the Ambassador Theatre. C. Dear Evan Hansen Prop Arm Cast Signed by Ben Platt and Original Broadway Company “You Will Be Found” “Waving Through a Window” with this prop arm cast from Dear Evan Hansen, signed by Tony Award winner Ben Platt. Worn onstage by Platt in a Dear Evan Hansen performance, the cast features the name “Connor” as written by Tony nominee Mike Faist. It’s been signed by the entire original Broadway acting company, including Laura Dreyfuss, Tony winner Rachel Bay Jones and Will Roland. You can own, “For Forever,” this iconic piece of theatrical memorabilia from this hit Tony-winning Best Musical. D. Ava Gardner’s Personal Phone and Address Book Appearing in 70 films, Ava Gardner is forever remembered as one of Hollywood’s most famous femme fatales. On contract with MGM from 1941-1958, Gardner was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Mogambo, as well as a Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for her performance in The Night of the Iguana. Garnder’s high-profile life included marriages to entertainers Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw and Frank Sinatra, and friendships with Howard Hughes and Ernest Hemingway. Gardner's “little brown book” is a true one-of-a-kind treasure, filled with Hollywood royalty. Typewritten pages detailing people, favorite places and preferred services, this contact book offers an intimate glimpse inside the day-to-day life of this legendary star. Jotted down notes and doodles appear throughout. A handwritten “El Cordobez” appears on one page, referencing famous matador Manuel Benítez Pérez, with whom she had a brief affair. Contacts include exhusbands Frank Sinatra and Artie Shaw, as well as Lauren Bacall, Maria Callas, Bill Cosby, John Gielgud, Gene Kelly, Shirley McLaine, Princess Grace of Monaco and Tennessee Williams, among others. This invaluable collector’s item was donated to Broadway Cares by Rick McKay. Opening Bid: L-11
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See Megahit Musical Hamilton on Broadway 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 on Broadway. Plus, you’ll get to meet the actors bringing to life - and death - the dueling duo of Hamilton and Burr. ●
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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
Courtesy of Brig Berney, the stage management team and company of Hamilton This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-12
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“Wine and Unwind” with the Cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Audiences “Cain’t Say No” to this year’s winner of the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, the critically acclaimed production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Reimagined and reorchestrated for today, this Oklahoma! is both haunting and absorbing, shedding new light on this classic tale. Now is your chance to not only see the show from VIP seats, but join in a private tradition of the Oklahoma! company, their weekly “wine and unwind” at the theatre after the show. ● ● ● ●
Experience this theatrical event from two VIP house seats at the Circle in the Square Theatre After a Sunday matinee, join 2019 Tony winner Ali Stroker, Damon Daunno, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Mary Testa and members of the cast, crew and band for their weekly “wine and unwind” Take a photo with the cast Take home an Oklahoma! poster, signed by the entire cast
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Oklahoma! This experience must be fulfilled for a Sunday matinee before January 5, 2020. Opening bid: L-13
$500
Another Op’nin’, Another Show! Experience the excitement of an opening night on Broadway with these special packages of two opening night tickets and two passes to the opening night parties 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, investors and their friends. A. The Height of the Storm After an acclaimed run on London’s West End, The Height of the Storm arrives on Broadway starring two legendary actors. Two-time Olivier and Tony Award winner Jonathan Pryce joins three-time Olivier winner Eileen Atkins to explore what happens when, after almost 50 years of marriage, life begins to shift and unravel. The Height of the Storm is scheduled to open September 24 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. B. The Great Society A thrilling new play about President Lyndon B. Johnson’s legacy, The Great Society comes to Broadway from the team behind the Tony Award-winning All the Way. Starring Emmy and Olivier Award winner Brian Cox as LBJ, this new play captures Johnson’s passionate and aggressive attempts to build a great society for all. The Great Society is scheduled to open October 1 at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.
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C. Freestyle Love Supreme Founded 15 years ago by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale, the hip-hop phenomenon Freestyle Love Supreme arrives on Broadway blending improv, freestyle rap and special guests. Every show is different, with performers taking suggestions from the audience and spinning them into instant riffs and full-length musical numbers. Freestyle Love Supreme is scheduled to open October 2 at the Booth Theatre. D. Slave Play Opening After an acclaimed, sold-out run at New York Theatre Workshop, Slave Play comes to Broadway. It’s an antebellum fever dream as three interracial couples converge to rip open history at the intersection of race, love, sex and sexuality in 21st century America. The New York Times says Slave Play is a “furiously entertaining…altogether staggering new play.” Slave Play is scheduled to open October 6 at the Golden Theatre. E. Linda Vista Linda Vista arrives on Broadway telling the story of Wheeler, a 50-year-old divorcee in the throes of a mid-life spiral and on a path of self-discovery. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony winner Tracy Letts, Linda Vista is a clever and brutal comedy that asserts “it’s harder than it looks, being a person.” Linda Vista is scheduled to open October 10 at the Helen Hayes Theatre. F. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical After a celebrated national tour and OffBroadway run, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is opening on Broadway. Based on the best-selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Rick Riordan, this new musical features an electrifying rock score and a thrilling adventure. As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, monsters on his trail and is on a quest to find Zeus' lightning bolt to prevent a war among the Greek gods. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is scheduled to open October 16 at the Longacre Theatre. G. Little Shop of Horrors “Da-Doo!” The highly anticipated revival of Little Shop of Horrors returns to its Off-Broadway roots this fall. Starring Emmy Award winner Tammy Blanchard, Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff and two-time Tony winner Christian Borle, this iconic and spooky musical comedy will make you laugh, scream and yearn for “Somewhere That’s Green.” Little Shop of Horrors is scheduled to open October 17 at the Westside Theatre. H. The Sound Inside Tony and Emmy Award winner Mary Louise Parker returns to Broadway in the riveting new drama The Sound Inside. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, The Sound Inside is an intensely intimate piece that explores the question of what one person can do for another. The Sound Inside is scheduled to open October 17 at Studio 54. I.
The Inheritance Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play, The Inheritance comes to Broadway after an acclaimed London run. Written by Matthew Lopez and directed by Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry, The Inheritance follows the intertwined lives of three generations of gay men in New York City. This beautiful new play, in two parts, takes us on a life-affirming journey of tears and laughter, heartbreak and hope. This package includes tickets to both parts. The Inheritance is scheduled to open November 17 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
J. A Christmas Carol Following an acclaimed run at London’s Old Vic, a magical new interpretation of A Christmas Carol arrives on Broadway this winter. Written by Jack Thorne and directed by Matthew Warchus, this immersive experience is full of heart and brimming with Christmas spirit. Campbell Scott plays Scrooge, a role his father, George C. Scott,played in the beloved 1984 TV adaptation. A Christmas Carol is scheduled to open November 20 at the Lyceum Theatre.
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K. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Following a hit run in London’s West End, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is rocking its way onto Broadway. Presented in association with 12-time Grammy Award winner Tina Turner herself, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical tells the untold story of Turner’s incredible journey to become the “Queen of Rock and Roll.” Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is scheduled to open November 7 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. L. My Name is Lucy Barton After a sold-out world premiere at London’s Bridge Theatre Academy, Emmy and Tony Award winner Laura Linney returns to Broadway in the haunting new solo play My Name is Lucy Barton. Based on the best-selling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout and adapted by Rona Munro, this luminous play is directed by Olivier winner Richard Eyre. My Name is Lucy Barton is scheduled to open January 6 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. M. Grand Horizons Bess Wohl’s new play Grand Horizons opens on Broadway this winter, directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. Starring Priscilla Lopez, Maulik Pancholy, Ashley Park, Thomas Sadoski and Michael Urie, Grand Horizons explores a family turned upside-down and takes an intimate look at the wild, unpredictable and enduring nature of love. Grand Horizons is scheduled to open January 23 at the Helen Hayes Theatre. N. West Side Story “Something’s Coming. Something Good.” A thrilling new interpretation of West Side Story dances onto Broadway this winter. Directed by Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove with new choreography by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, this radical new production features 23 performers making their Broadway debuts. Filled with extraordinary dancing, this West Side Story for the 21st century is not to be missed. West Side Story is scheduled to open February 6 at the Broadway Theatre. O. Girl from the North Country Following celebrated runs in London and downtown at The Public Theatre, Girl from the North Country opens on Broadway this March. Written and directed by Conor McPherson, this beautiful story of family and love reimagines the iconic music of Bob Dylan. The result is a production full of hope, heartbreak and soul. Girl from the North Country is scheduled to open March 5 at the Belasco Theatre. P. Six Six comes divorced, beheaded and live to Broadway this March. After sold-out runs in London’s West End, Chicago’s Shakespeare Theatre and Boston’s A.R.T., Six has become an international phenomenon. Six features Henry VIII’s six wives reclaiming their identities while they rock out and “Get Down.” Six is scheduled to open March 12 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Q. Company “Phone rings, door chimes, in comes company.” Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, Company returns to Broadway this winter, following a smash hit run on London’s West End. This new, gender-flipping production stars Tony Award winner Katrina Lenk as Bobbie and the legendary Tony winner Patti LuPone, reprising her Olivier-winning turn as Joanne. Company is scheduled to open March 22 at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre. This special, highly anticipated opening night experience does not include party passes. R. The Lehman Trilogy After acclaimed premieres in London and the Park Avenue Armory last spring, The Lehman Trilogy comes to Broadway. Directed by Tony Award winner Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy tells the tale of three brothers from Bavaria and the extraordinary collapse of one of the largest investment banks in America. The Lehman Trilogy is scheduled to open March 26 at the Nederlander Theatre.
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S. Diana The highly anticipated production of Diana comes to Broadway this spring, telling the story of fearlessness, love and legacy. With a book by Joe DiPietro and music by David Bryan, this electrifying new musical follows the Princess of Wales as she stands up for her family, her country and herself while capturing the hearts of the world. Diana is scheduled to open March 31 at the Longacre Theatre. T. Caroline, or Change Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori’s remarkable Caroline, or Change returns to Broadway this spring following a smash-hit run in London. Reprising her Olivier Awardwinning role, Sharon D. Clarke stars as Caroline. Caroline, or Change explores how, in times of great transformation, even the simplest acts shake the earth. Caroline, or Change is scheduled to open April 7 at Studio 54. U. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Tony Award winner Joe Mantello directs the revival of Edward Albee’s provocative Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, coming to Broadway this spring. Nearly 60 years after its original Broadway premiere, this highly anticipated revival stars Tony and Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Olivier Award winner Patsy Ferran, Rupert Everett and Russell Tovey. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is scheduled to open April 9 at a theatre to be announced. Opening bid: L-14
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A Five-Course Meal for up to 10 Guests, Made by Joanna Gleason and Chris Sarandon at Their Farm in Connecticut A true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you and up to nine guests will head to Joanna Gleason and Chris Sarandon’s beautiful farm in Connecticut to enjoy a five-course meal made by this powerhouse pair. Gleason won the Tony Award for her unforgettable performance as Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods and has been seen on Broadway in seven plays and musicals. A star of both screen and stage, Gleason has delighted audiences with her roles in Mr. Holland’s Opus, The West Wing, Boogie Nights, The Newsroom and The Good Wife. Sarandon was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in Dog Day Afternoon. He has played many memorable roles including Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride, Dr. Burke on ER and provided the voice for Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas. Sarandon also played Signor Nacarelli in The Light in the Piazza on Broadway. Gleason and Sarandon met in 1991 while they were both performing in the Broadway musical Nick & Nora. The chance to go “into the woods” for a five-course meal prepared by Gleason and Sarandon is truly an “inconceivable” and amazing opportunity. You and your guests will be provided first-class, roundtrip transportation from metro New York by Broadway Cares’ year-round corporate sponsor GS New York. This experience must be fulfilled the last week in February 2020 or on a mutually agreeable date within six months. Opening bid:
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Have “Nothing but a Good Time” When you Make Your Off-Broadway Debut in Rock of Ages Now is your chance to celebrate the '80s when you join the Off-Broadway company of Rock of Ages for one rockin’ performance. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rock of Ages rocks the hit anthems we know and love like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “Hit Me with Your Best
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Shot.” Sure, Tom Cruise did the movie, but you can perform in the Off-Broadway show. It’s sure to be “Just Like Paradise!” ● ● ● ●
Rock out in an onstage appearance in three scenes in "The Bourbon Room" plus the dance party after the curtain call Enjoy the full theatrical experience with a preparatory rehearsal with stage management Two friends will “Know What Love Is” when they cheer you on from VIP house seats Receive a Rock of Ages poster signed by the cast
This experience must be fulfilled before January 5, 2020 Opening bid: L-16
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See Come From Away on Broadway, 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 Award-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 original musical from VIP house seats at Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre 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, stage management team and company of Come From Away with special thanks to Jenn Colella and Chad Kimball This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-17
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The Ultimate Seth! Be a Star on SiriusXM, a VIP at Red Bucket Follies and Get a Set of Seth’s Books Deconstruct the master himself when you and a guest have “the Ultimate Seth” experience. First, join the “ahmaazing” Seth Rudetsky live, in-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 be an honorary “dueling diva” and co-host with Rudetsky. See if you can match Rudetsky’s sass and spunk and his knowledge of everything Broadway. Good luck with that! Plus, on Tuesday, December 10, join the Broadway community and Broadway Cares’ VIPs in two house seats for the annual Red Bucket Follies, returning again to the legendary New Amsterdam Theatre and hosted by “the Master of Deconstruction.” After the show, go backstage for a photo
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with Rudetsky. Then, join him, other VIPs and major donors in a private, post-Red Bucket Follies reception immediately following the show. You'll also get signed copies of 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 This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-18
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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. Be a part of the show backstage and onstage: ● ● ● ● ● ●
An onstage appearance in the "Entr’ Acte," "I Know a Girl," "Me and My Baby," "Mister Cellophane" and "Hunyak Hanging" and 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, plus rehearsal with the dance captain and stage manager The chance to watch Act 1 from the sound console with the stage manager Photos with cast members following your debut A Chicago poster autographed by the cast
Courtesy of the producers of Chicago with special thanks to BJ Holt Winning bidder must be at least 18 years of age. This experience must be fulfilled within four months. Opening bid:
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L-19 See the Hit Musical Mean Girls and Meet Those Fetch Cafeteria Frenemies, The Plastics Mean Girls is the ferociously funny hit Broadway musical with a hilarious heart of gold from Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, Nell Benjamin and director Casey Nicholaw that is teaching all of Broadway that you don’t cross the Queen Bee without getting stung. Would you survive the popularity pecking order in an upscale high school in suburban Illinois? Watch your back! ● ● ●
Enjoy this acclaimed musical at the August Wilson Theatre from two VIP house seats Immediately after the show, go backstage and meet Cady Heron, the newbie with the nerve to take on the Queen Bee, and her trio of besties: Regina, Gretchen and Karen Take home a Mean Girls poster, signed by the entire cast
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Mean Girls This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid:
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Legendary Portraits A. Angela Lansbury Because we love her, a gorgeous portrait by renowned photographer Rivka Katvan of Broadway’s beloved Angela Lansbury. The photo was taken backstage at her dressing table, during the 2007 Broadway production of Deuce. This stunning portrait is signed by Lansbury. A treasure. Katvan is 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. And special for this lot is the not-yet-released Broadway Legend ornament for 2019: Angela Lansbury in Mame. This is a fabulous re-creation of our first legend ornament with an updated design. Lansbury is featured lounging on the moon with trumpet in hand and stunningly costumed as Mame Dennis. This lovely ornament was designed by Glen Hanson and the Christopher Radko Company exclusively for Broadway Cares. You’ll be the first to have it! B. Hal Prince This magnificent photograph, also taken by Rivka Katvan, features the beloved Hal Prince in rehearsal for the Tony Awards. Prince’s brilliance onstage, in rehearsal halls and from his producing office was matched by the warmth, kindness and generosity of spirit he brought to organizations whose task was the well-being of those with whom he worked and loved. A founding Trustee of Broadway Cares in 1988, Prince’s great friendship and continued support for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS gave us the ability to build the foundation upon which our best work has been done for more than 30 years and will be into the future. Prince, true Broadway royalty who worked on many of the most enduring musicals in theatre history, passed away in July. This portrait was generously donated by Broadway Cares supporters Peg and Gary Wendlandt. C. Theatre Stars of the 1980s From the bright lights of Broadway to the experimental magic of downtown, artists of the 1980s played a vital role in shaping New York City’s theatre scene. In his April 2018 T: The New York Times Style Magazine piece spotlighting the stars who got their start in New York theatre in the decade, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Jon Robin Baitz said, “You can see them all now as icons, but back then they were like ions in kinetic motion.” Accompanying this article was an incredible photograph by Neal Slavin. This portrait, now framed, is signed by all 21 stars: Joan Allen, Kathy Bates, Stephen Bogardus, Matthew Broderick, Michael Cerveris, Glenn Close with Sir Pippin of Beanfield (her Havanese), Willem Dafoe, Loretta Devine, Harvey Fierstein, Victor Garber, Ed Harris, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Mia Katigbak, John Kelly, Nathan Lane, Elizabeth McGovern, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amanda Plummer and Mercedes Ruehl. Courtesy of The New York Times with special thanks to Neal Slavin. Opening Bid:
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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 delectable VIP house seats while you “bake” your Broadway debut. This is an unforgettable opportunity to take a slice of the stage in a hit Broadway’s musical.
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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’re not onstage The opportunity for you and your guests to enjoy a backstage tour and photos after the performance A Waitress Playbill signed by your castmates
Courtesy the producers, stage management team and company of Waitress This experience must be fulfilled between November 4 and November 17, 2019. Opening bid: L-22
$1,000
“Jump in the Line” at Beetlejuice then Meet the Deetzes and the Maitlands Take out your handbook for the recently deceased and head to the Winter Garden Theatre, where Beetlejuice is spreading its ghoulishly funny charm. Based on Tim Burton’s classic film, this hit new musical explores “The Whole ‘Being Dead’ Thing” with humor, magic and a lot of heart. ● Watch the journey into the netherworld from two VIP house seats ● Immediately after the show, go backstage and meet the actors who play Barbara & Adam Maitland and Charles & Delia Deetz ● Take home a Beetlejuice poster, signed by the entire cast Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Beetlejuice This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid:
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Joyfully Judge the Best of Broadway at Red Bucket Follies 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' Red Bucket Follies or Easter Bonnet Competition. Join eight of your fellow star jurists this season on Tuesday, December 10, and Tuesday, April 21, 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.
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As a judge, you and a guest will have a pair of the best seats in the house when you are impaneled for Red Bucket Follies and Easter Bonnet Competition Have your picture taken with your fellow 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 DVDs of the most recent editions of Red Bucket Follies and Easter Bonnet Competition Receive a signed poster from each show, immediately following the performance
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See Disney’s New Musical Frozen, Plus Meet “Elsa and Anna,” Broadway’s Caissie Levy and Patti Murin From the producers of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen opened at The St. James Theatre last year and has quickly built into a lavish Broadway hit. Theatre lovers Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Serena Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O’Donnell and Todrick Hall have has a great time at this production. Now you and a special guest can see this moving story, marvel at its spectacular effects and hear 12 new songs written just for the stage by Tony Award winners Kristen AndersonLopez and Robert Lopez. Step into Broadway’s Frozen and see the hottest “snow” on Broadway. ● ● ●
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, making a group of four. Winner must have flexibility in scheduling a mutually agreeable date with producer within six months. Blackout dates may apply. Courtesy of Disney Theatrical Group, Frozen stage management team, Caissie Levy and Patti Murin Opening Bid: $500 L-25
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 makeup
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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 for the duration of the scene and exit during Chrisitine’s singing of “Think of Me Fondly” 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 see you on Broadway (plus the opportunity to purchase additional tickets) Souvenir programs for you and your friends A photo with the Phantom and Christine Photos with various cast members
Courtesy of the producers and the company of The Phantom of the Opera with special thanks to Steve Greer, Katherine McNamee and Foresight Theatrical Winning bidder must be at least 18 years of age. This experience must be fulfilled between November 1, 2019, and March 1, 2020. Opening bid: L-26
$1,000
The Warm Glow and Historic Legacy of Broadway Theatres Can Be Yours The Shubert Organization's historic Plymouth Theatre was built in 1917 on West 45th Street. The Plymouth's first production was the play A Successful Calamity. Dozens of better-remembered productions followed including The Skin of Our Teeth, Present Laughter, The Odd Couple, Equus, Godspell, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Burn This, The Heidi Chronicles, Passion and Jekyll & Hyde. In 2005, the theatre was renamed the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in honor of the chairman of The Shubert Organization. The Schoenfeld is now home to the hit musical Come From Away. During recent renovations of the theatre, crystal lighting fixtures that had been in place for decades were replaced. Now one can be yours. A. This elegant flush-mounted ceiling crystal fixture is approximately 13 inches in diameter and hangs 8 inches. Suspended from the vintage embossed brass banding ring are nearly 1,000 crystal beads strung in 60 delicate rows original to the piece. B. This glistening chandelier features more than 1,100 Swarovski crystals cascading from the 26inch tall brass base. It measures 18 inches in diameter and suspends from a 15-inch adjustable chain. The crystals are original to the chandelier. One of Broadway’s largest theatres, the Palace opened in 1913 and quickly became one of the premiere vaudeville houses, attracting performers like Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Ethel Merman. In 1951, Judy Garland signed on for a four-week run at the Palace, fell in love with the theatre and stayed for a record-breaking 19 weeks. Affectionately calling the Palace her home, Garland returned in 1956 for another hit run. In 1967 Judy recorded the best-selling album “Judy Garland at Home at the Palace: Opening Night” live from the Palace. Located at 47th Street and Broadway, the Palace was most recently home to SpongeBob SquarePants and Sunset Boulevard.
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C. “The Judy Chandelier” hung in the mezzanine of the Palace Theatre, illuminating the legendary Judy Garland during her performances. At 27 inches high and 15.5 inches wide, this dazzling chandelier features more than 100 crystals. This stunning piece of theatre history is a true treasure and the perfect addition to any home. Opening bid: L-27
$300 for each
Keep the Secrets When You See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from VIP Seats, Meet the Three Wizards and Receive a Signed Poster Currently playing to sold-out houses, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is redefining the possibilities of theatre and captivating audiences as it makes its magical mark on Broadway. This legendary day is sure to send your imagination soaring and leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this spellbinding production, meet the wizards and keep the secrets. ● ● ●
You and a guest will revel in the epic two-part event from VIP seats After Part Two, meet the three celebrated stars of the show: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley Remember the evening forever with a poster signed by the entire cast
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-28
$500
Conduct the Music of the Night Be a true “Angel of Music” when you experience The Phantom of the Opera from the orchestra pit. ● ● ● ● ● ●
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
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 Winning bidder must be at least 18 years old and have some experience as a musician. This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid:
$500
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Visit Broadway’s North Shore High to See Mean Girls and Meet Damian and Janis Mean Girls is the ferociously funny hit musical with a hilarious heart of gold from Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, Nell Benjamin and director Casey Nicholaw that is teaching cheering audiences at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre that being different in a world that expects you to fit in makes you strong. Would you survive the popularity pecking order at an upscale high school in suburban Illinois? “Raise your right finger!” ● ● ●
Enjoy this acclaimed musical from two VIP house seats. Immediately after the show, go backstage and meet the show’s fabulous duo of besties: Damian “too gay to function” Hubbard and Janis “I’d rather be me” Sarkisian. Take home a Mean Girls poster, signed by the entire cast.
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Mean Girls This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-30
$500
Slide on Down to Broadway A. Autographed Network House Board The limited-run production of Network spent 30 electrifying weeks on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre. Bryan Cranston won the Tony Award for Best Actor for his performance as Howard Beale, the news anchor who unravels live on screen. Featuring a cast of 23, the run was extended three times due to critical acclaim and popular demand. Hanging in the Belasco lobby for all 184 performances was the “house board,” which lists each of the cast members’ names on individual, removable “snipes.” The Network house board measures 26 inches by 42 inches. Each cast member, including Cranston, Tony Goldwyn and Tatiana Maslany, signed the “snipe” with their name on this original house board. There is truly nothing like it. B. Autographed House Board from Broadway’s Come From Away Tony Award-winning Come From Away has captured the hearts of Broadway audiences, telling the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them on 9/11. This breathtaking musical emphasizes the power of human kindness. Hanging in the Schoenfeld Theatre lobby is the “house board,” which lists each of the cast members’ names on individual, removable “snipes.” Each of the 18 current cast members signed the “snipe” with their name on this original house board. This one-of-a-kind piece of Broadway history is a warm “Welcome to the Rock” that will serve as a constant reminder that “You are Here.” Opening bid:
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$350 for each
Step into the World of Frozen When You Join the Broadway Cast Onstage From the producers of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen opened at the St. James Theatre last year and has quickly become a lavish Broadway hit. Theatre lovers Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Serena Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O’Donnell and Todrick Hall have had a great time at this production … in the audience. But now you will have an experience beyond that of even A-list
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celebrities when you join the cast of this “brilliant, jaw-dropping spectacle” (Variety) onstage and experience “the hottest snow on Broadway!” (Vanity Fair) as few ever will. ● ● ● ● ●
An onstage appearance in Act I plus the opportunity to join the ensemble during the curtain call A costume fitting, plus your hair and makeup will be made just right for your exclusive Frozen 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 with a backstage tour after the show A poster autographed by the Frozen cast
Courtesy of Thomas Schumacher and Disney Theatrical Group with special thanks to Lisa Dawn Cave and the Frozen stage management team This experience must be fulfilled within four months. Opening bid: L-32
$1,000
Go Way Down to the Underground at Hadestown and Meet Hermes Hadestown is Broadway’s newest hit, winning eight Tony Awards and bringing sold-out audiences to their feet at the Walter Kerr Theatre. With a book, music and lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell, this mythical musical is directed and developed by Rachel Chavkin. Narrating the journey to the underworld is Tony Award winner André De Shields as Hermes, whom you’ll meet after watching a production The New York Times calls “Sumptuous. Gorgeous. As good as it gets. You wish you could live in the glowy moment forever.” ● ● ●
You and a guest will enjoy this acclaimed musical from two VIP house seats Immediately after the show, you’ll go backstage and meet De Shields Take home a Hadestown poster, signed by the entire cast
Special thanks to the producers, stage management team and company of Hadestown, with special thanks to André De Shields This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-33
$500
Your Wicked Friends Will Be Emerald With Envy When You Get Elphaba’s Famed Green Glow Experience Ozian magic backstage at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre when you are transformed by Elphaba’s “green glow” for a performance of Wicked. You and a guest will arrive at the theater for an afternoon of magic and wonder. Your visit begins with a backstage look at the Gershwin Theatre to see firsthand the stagecraft and magic behind the Emerald Curtain. After discovering the wonder and secrets of the show backstage, you will be taken to the Wicked hair room to have the rare chance to become “greenified” by the brilliant Wicked makeup and hair artists. You'll get “the full Elphie” makeover – face, hands and hair – that would even make Galinda
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(“With a ‘guh!’”) jealous! Go from ordinary to extraordinary with the magic of Elphaba’s makeup and hair design. Your guest may join you for the backstage tour and to observe your transformation! After your “greenified” transformation, you will be photographed and then escorted to VIP house seats for you and your guest to watch the performance. When you take your seat, fully green, you will be “the greenest” and without a doubt the most “popular” member of the audience. Wave! Remember your visit to the land of Oz and night of greenification with a poster autographed by the cast. Courtesy of the producers, stage management team, makeup and hair artists and company of Wicked Winner must be at least 14 year old. This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening Bid: L-34
$1,000
Enjoy a Champagne Toast and Backstage Tour with Julie Halston at Tootsie The night “won’t let you down” when you see Tootsie, Broadway’s new comedy musical, from VIP seats. Then head backstage to meet Tootsie star and Broadway favorite Julie Halston. Winner of the Tony Award for best book of a musical, Tootsie is a hilarious love letter to the theatre that has audiences laughing “unstoppably” at the Marquis Theatre. ● ● ● ●
You and a guest will watch the show from VIP house seats Immediately afterward, head backstage to have a champagne toast with Julie Halston Halston will introduce you to special members of the Tootsie team and take you on a full behind-the-scenes tour Remember this amazing night with a poster signed by the entire cast
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Tootsie with special thanks to Julie Halston This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-35
$500
A World of Music: Broadway’s Outstanding Composers and Lyricists Framed for Your Wall At the heart of the most successful shows is a beautiful, unique and original score. This unique and rare musical phrase, handwritten and signed by the composer/lyricist himself, will have a place of honor on the wall of anyone who loves the Broadway musical and these special sounds of music. A. “What Did I Miss?” from Hamilton From the score the Tony Award-winning Hamilton: “What Did I Miss?” sketched and signed by Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of Hamilton.
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B. “Wizard and I” from Wicked From the score of the Tony Award-winning Wicked: “And there we’ll finally be - the wizard and I,” sketched and signed by the legendary Stephen Schwartz. C. “Waving Through a Window” from Dear Evan Hansen From the score of the Tony Award-winning Dear Evan Hansen: “Waving Through a Window” sketched and signed by Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Also signed by Ben Platt, who won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Evan Hansen. Opening Bid: L-36
$250 each
Have Lunch with Tony Award Winner Gavin Creel There will be no shortage of things to discuss when you have lunch with Tony and Olivier Award winner Gavin Creel. Ask him how it felt to win a Tony Award for his performance as Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly! with the Divine Miss M., Bette Midler. Then chat about making his Broadway debut originating the role of Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie or what it was like leading the tribe as Claude in the acclaimed revival of Hair on Broadway and in London’s West End. Or perhaps you’ll discuss what it was like to win a coveted Olivier Award for his acclaimed performance as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon on the West End. He can share with you the differences and similarities between performing in London and New York. Talk to Creel about Broadway Impact and being on the front lines mobilizing the theatre community in support of marriage equality. A principled and passionate actor and activist and a great friend to Broadway Cares, this opportunity to join Creel for lunch at one of his favorite Broadway restaurants is sure to be remembered forever. This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid:
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$500
“Get Ready” to Meet Broadway’s Temptations at Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations Broadway’s newest “Superstar” is Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations. Telling the true story of The Temptations’ journey to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ain’t Too Proud has audiences on “Cloud Nine.” Directed by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, Ain't Too Proud features Serjio Trujillo’s Tony-winning choreography and a book by Obie Award winner Dominique Morisseau. ● ● ●
See this celebrated musical at the Imperial Theatre from two VIP house seats After the show, go backstage and meet the classic Temptations and other cast members. Take home an Ain’t Too Proud poster, signed by the entire cast
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid:
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Venture Six Feet Under to Beetlejuice the Musical then Meet Beetlejuice and Lydia “DAY-O!” Beetlejuice has taken over the Winter Garden Theatre giving audiences the “fright of their lives” in this hilarious new musical. Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, Beetlejuice is a ghoulishly funny theatrical event, filled with un-dead magic and special effects. The New York Times calls Beetlejuice “a jaw-dropping funhouse.” ● ● ●
Watch the journey into the netherworld from two VIP house seats Immediately after the show, go backstage and meet Beetlejuice and Lydia, Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman and Sophia Anne Caruso Take home a Beetlejuice poster, signed by the entire cast
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Beetlejuice with special thanks to Alex Brightman and Sophia Anne Caruso This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-39
$500
Feel the Earth Move Under Your Feet During Your 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 Award-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 having rehearsal with the stage management team and being taken to wardrobe for your 1960s-period costume. You will discuss with stage managers which scene you best fit into. College students will join Carole King around the piano when she meets her future songwriting partner and husband, Gerry Goffin. 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. You will see how Carole King’s world is recreated onstage when you watch the show from unique vantage points: 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 special “one fine day.”
Courtesy of the Charlotte Wilcox Company, Peter Hanson and the entire company of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical Winning bidder must be at least 16 years of age. This experience must be scheduled between September 27 and October 13, 2019. Opening bid:
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Go “Somewhere That’s Green”: See Little Shop of Horrors, Meet Star Jonathan Groff Little Shop of Horrors has returned to New York City in the highly anticipated production taking over the intimate Westside Theatre. Follow Seymour, a dopey but loveable flower shop worker, on his journey with his strange and unusual new plant with an unquenchable hunger. This iconic musical is as haunting as it is funny. ● ● ●
You and a guest will watch the show from two VIP house seats at the Westside Theatre Immediately after the show, head backstage to meet the star of the show, Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff. Take some photos and enjoy a backstage tour, just don’t feed the plants! Remember the evening forever with a poster signed by the cast
Courtesy of the producers, stage managers and company of Little Shop of Horrors with special thanks to Tom Kirdahy and Jonathan Groff This experience must be fulfilled before January 12, 2020. Opening bid: L-41
$500
Meet Andrew Barth Feldman When You Are Found at Dear Evan Hansen and Take Home a Signed Cast Tony and Grammy Award winner Dear Evan Hansen has taken Broadway by storm and so has its Jimmy Award-winning star, 17-year old Andrew Barth Feldman. Playing to sold-out houses at the Music Box Theatre, this record-breaking production is making theatre history eight times a week. The Washington Post calls it “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” “Anybody have a map” to see this acclaimed production and then go backstage to meet Feldman, who plays the lead role of Evan Hansen? We do, and this is sure to be an experience to remember “For Forever.” ● ● ●
You and a guest will watch Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway from VIP house seats Immediately after the show, go backstage to meet Feldman Take home a Dear Evan Hansen signed poster and one of Feldman’s arm casts worn during the show
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Dear Evan Hansen with special thanks to Andrew Barth Feldman This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening Bid:
$500
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Lunch with Tony Award Winner André De Shields When accepting the 2019 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as Hermes in Hadestown, André De Shields shared his cardinal rules for sustainability and longevity in the arts: 1. Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming. 2. Slowly is the fastest way to get to where you want to be. 3. The top of one mountain is the bottom of the next, so keep climbing. You and a guest will have the opportunity to discuss these rules and more when you meet the tour-de-force himself for lunch. These rules have clearly proven valuable as De Shields has had an illustrious career, spanning more than 50 years. He first made a splash on Broadway as the title role in the Tony Award-winning The Wiz. De Shields went on to win an Emmy Award for the NBC adaptation of Ain’t Misbehavin’. He also was nominated for Tony Awards for his performances in Play On! and The Full Monty. ● ● ●
You and a guest will join De Shields for lunch at one of his favorite NYC restaurants Enjoy two VIP seats to Hadestown to see De Shields as Hermes, messenger to the gods And as a special, one-of-a kind gift, you will forever own a beautiful Hermes doll, handmade in De Shields’ likeness by Broadway’s Paul Aguirre, owner and creator of Broadway Dolls & Guys
Courtesy of André De Shields and Paul Aguirre This experience must be fulfilled between January 29 and March 27, 2020 Opening bid: L-43
$500
“Lekhayim!” See Fiddler on the Roof - In Yiddish, Then Meet Tevye and the Shtetl Winner of the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical Revival, Fiddler on the Roof - in Yiddish is warming the hearts of audiences and critics alike. Originally premiering at the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a limited eight-week run last summer, this celebrated production extended three times before transferring to Off-Broadway’s Stage 42. Directed by Oscar and Tony Award winner Joel Grey, this vibrant and emotional production brings new light to this classic tale. ● ● ● ●
Enjoy this beautiful and touching production from two VIP house seats Immediately after the show, go backstage and meet Steven Skybell, who plays Tevye, along with cast members from the Shtetl Take home a Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish poster signed by the entire cast Plus, get a 90-minute Yiddish lesson for you and up to 10 friends from Fiddler associate director Motl Didner. Schedule it at your convenience in your home, office or anywhere in the New York Metro area. Be the next Yiddish theatre star (or make your Bubby and Zeydie kvell!)
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Fiddler on the Roof - In Yiddish, with special thanks to Steven Skybell and Motl Didner This experience must be fulfilled before December 30, 2019 Opening bid:
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Meet Broadway’s Beloved Dancer and Legendary Star Chita Rivera at Feinstein’s/54 Below One of Broadway’s most beloved stars, Chita Rivera was presented with a 2018 special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. She has garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice for Best Actress in a Musical for The Rink and Kiss of the Spider Woman. In addition to her extraordinary Tony achievements, she was presented with The Kennedy Center Honor in 2002 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2009. One of Broadway Cares’ greatest champions and longtime Trustee, Rivera and Broadway Cares have shared a passionate love affair with Broadway for more than 30 years. This October, Rivera brings her marvelous solo concert event back to Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City after two previous sold-out engagements. ● ● ●
You and a guest will see Rivera’s cabaret show at Feinstein’s/54 Below Immediately after the concert, head to the green room to meet the living legend herself Take a photo with Rivera to remember the evening forever
Courtesy of Chita Rivera, Rosie Bentinck and Feinstein’s/54 Below This experience is to be scheduled on October 10 or October 15. Opening bid: L-45
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Join the Frenemies of Broadway’s Mean Girls Onstage for One Ferociously Fetch Performance You will “see stars” when you make your debut in Mean Girls on Broadway for one ferociously fetch performance as two of your besties watch from the audience. Walk the halls as the newest student (or teacher) at North Shore High School and find “where you belong” when you appear onstage in both acts. Be “Fearless” in your big Broadway bow with the ensemble at the finale. Your two guests will be “Stupid With Love” as they enjoy your performance from house seats at the August Wilson Theatre, then join you backstage for a tour and onstage photo after the show. Don’t miss your once-in-a-lifetime chance to “Do This Thing” and make your Broadway debut in Mean Girls. It will be “grool.” ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Two onstage appearances: after "Revenge Party" in Act 1 and outside North Shore High as Cady asks Aaron to come her party in Act 2 Join the full cast onstage for the curtain call An onstage rehearsal with a Mean Girls stage manager and select cast members 2 VIP house seats to Mean Girls for your guests The chance to watch the show from the wings when you are not onstage The opportunity for you and your guests to enjoy a backstage tour and photos after the performance Remember the evening forever with a Mean Girls poster signed by your castmates
Courtesy of the producers, stage management team and company of Mean Girls This experience must be fulfilled by November 22, 2019. Opening bid:
$1,000
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Come See How the World Could Be at Hadestown and Meet Fated Lovers Orpheus and Eurydice Hadestown has taken Broadway by storm, winning 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score. With a book, music and lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell, this mythical musical is directed and developed by Rachel Chavkin. A hauntingly beautiful tale of love, Hadestown features Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada as Eurydice and Reeve Carney as Orpheus. Watch from VIP seats as they journey to hell and back and toast “to the world we dream about and the one we live in now.” ● ● ●
Enjoy this acclaimed musical from two VIP house seats Immediately after the show, you’ll go backstage and meet the show’s lovers: songwriter Orpheus and his one true love, Eurydice Take home a Hadestown poster, signed by the entire cast
Special thanks to the producers, stage management team and company of Hadestown, with special thanks to Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid: L-47
$500
Go Behind the Scenes During Moulin Rouge! The Musical Transporting sold-out audiences to an electrifying Paris dance hall, Moulin Rouge! The Musical has arrived on Broadway full of breathtaking glitz, glamour and romance. Now is your chance to join the stage management team for one unforgettable performance. Get an insider’s view of what it takes to make this theatrical extravaganza happen eight times a week. ● ● ● ●
Watch Moulin Rouge! The Musical with the stage manager from the calling station backstage at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre Invite two guests watch the evening’s performance from VIP house seats After the show, you and your guests will enjoy a backstage tour Remember the evening forever with a poster signed by the cast
Courtesy of the producers and company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical with special thanks to the stage management team This experience must be fulfilled within six months. Opening bid:
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Meet Julie Andrews, Take a Photo and Get a Signed Copy of Her New Memoir, Plus VIP Seats to Her Conversation with Emma Walton Hamilton Now is the chance for you and a guest to meet the legendary Julie Andrews on Thursday, October 17. Take a photo with Andrews and receive a signed copy of her new memoir. Then enjoy VIP seats to Andrews’ discussion with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton at NYC’s The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Andrews’ distinguished career on stage, screen and television includes six Golden Globes, three Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, an Academy Award, the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, the Disney Legends Award and a damehood, in addition to writing more than 30 children’s books and a New York Times #1 international bestselling memoir. ● ● ●
Meet Andrews and take a photo with her Enjoy VIP seats in the first three rows of the auditorium to her conversation with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton about Andrews’ storied life and career Remember the evening forever with a signed copy of her memoir
Opening bid:
$500
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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 March 31, 2020, unless otherwise noted in the auction lot description. Holiday weeks are excluded. If a show closes before March 31, 2020, and you are unable to schedule your walkon 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 acknowledgment 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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