The eighth annual Broadway Backwards concert, the once-a-year celebration of the LGBT community that features male singers performing songs traditionally sung by women, and women singing tunes written for men, raised a record-breaking $347,060 March 18 at the Palace Theatre.
This year's total surpassed the previous record of $329,000, set last year.
Produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the sold-out event benefits both Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
Directed and choreographed by creator Robert Bartley, Broadway Backwards is described as an "annual celebration where gays and lesbians see their stories told through the great songs of musical theatre, performed by their favorite Broadway performers." Amy Jones was co-choreographer.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theatre community, since 1988 BC/EFA has raised more than $225 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States.
Established in 1983, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center is at the heart of the LGBT community in New York City, providing quality health and wellness programs in a welcoming space that fosters connections and celebrates our cultural contributions. Visit gaycenter.org.
