Broadway BaresIt All for AIDS } Happy Endings

May 14, 2012

Broadway BaresIt All for AIDS } Happy Endings

It’s that time of year again where New York and Broadway are a buzz with the anticipation of one of the sexiest nights of the year – the annual Broadway Bares show and gala in support of Broadway Cares: Equity Fight AIDS. This year, the hottest men and women Broadway has to offer will pay tribute to our favorite fairy tales as only the modern-day burlesque show could when this year’s edition of the immensely popular event becomes Broadway Bares XXII: Happy Endings.

Broadway Bares was created by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, who also serves as executive producer, and is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, led by Producing Director Michael Graziano. This year’s edition is directed by Lee Wilkins.

Broadway Bares started as seven Broadway players, stripping on top of a bar at a club and raising $8,000. Last year, the even titled Broadway Bares XXI: Masterpiece raised a record breaking $1,103,072 – the highest in any edition of the Bares. In total, the burlesque-style show has raised over $8.6 million in 21 editions. This gala is the definition of the phrase, “sex sells.” This year, the event will throw down on June 17 at the Roseland Ballroom. Make sure you think ahead and purchase your tickets. There is a 9:30 and a midnight show so you can either see one, or see them both. It’s up to you. To wet your whistle, check out a few of the teaser photos and a behind-the-scenes look at the sexy photo shoot with photographerAndrew Eccles below.