The lineup of performers features Lawrence Alexander (The Lion King), Yurel Echezarreta (Aladdin), Josh Green (Wicked), Mark MacKillop (West Side Story international tour), Jaysin McCollum (The Lion King), Christopher Messina (Jersey Boys), Jamal Story (Motown: The Musical), Kit Treece (Radio City's New York Spring Spectacular), Kei Tsuruharatani (The King and I) and Ryan Worsing (Chicago).
The evening will be directed by Tony Spinosa (La Cage aux Folles), with Margherita adding the comedic stylings of her one-woman show, All Hail the Queen.
Broadway Bares is one of BC/EFA's annual signature events. Helmed by Jerry Mitchell, this year's special 25th edition on June 21 at the Hammerstein Ballroom is inspired by the Golden Age of Broadway. Titled Broadway Bares: Top Bottoms of Burlesque, it will feature an array of iconic Broadway personalities including casting directors, divas, lyricists and stagehands, as well as more than 150 of New York City's most talented dancers. It will be co-directed by Nick Kendel, who directed last year's Broadway Bares: Rock Hard! and Broadway Bares: United Strips of America in 2013.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is one of the leading nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations and since 1988, has raised more than $250 million.
Tickets for Broadway Bares Solo Strips and Broadway Bares can be purchased online at broadwaycares.org or by calling (212) 840-0770, ext. 229. For more information and merchandise visit broadwaybares.com.