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Broadway Bares Broadway Bares Sets June Return to the Hammerstein Ballroom

The revealing, annual burlesque event raises money for Broadway Cares.

Company of Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip Michael Hull

Broadway Bares, the annual striptease to raise money for Broadway Cares, is set for June 22 at 9:30 PM and midnight at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Broadway's sexiest night of the year will feature more than 150 New York City dancers.

Kellen Stancil will again direct this year's fundraiser with a theme to be announced in the spring. Joining Stancil as associate director is Paula DeLuise. Bares founder, Tony winner Jerry Mitchell, and Nick Kenkel are executive producers.

“I'm overflowing with excitement to return to direct Broadway Bares for a second year—it’s an incredible honor to celebrate this iconic legacy while unleashing fresh, jaw-dropping thrills and sizzling seduction like never before,” said Stancil, who’s also the resident dance supervisor for the national tour of The Lion King, in a statement. “I’ve been a dancer, then choreographer, and now director of Bares for more than a decade. When you’re on that stage, feeling the audience’s energy, sharing work from a stellar lineup of choreographers and making a lifesaving difference—there’s nothing else like it.”

Danny Whitman, executive director of Broadway Cares, added, “Every strip, strut, and gallon of body glitter represents more than just a dazzling night of entertainment—it translates into meals and medication, health care, and hope for people in our theatrical community and so many more facing critical illnesses in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.”

Broadway Bares was created in 1992 by Mitchell during his time as a Broadway dancer. Looking for a way to raise awareness and money for those living with HIV/AIDS, Mitchell and six of his friends danced atop a New York City bar and raised $8,000. Last year’s edition took in $2.26 million, bringing the total to more than $28.7 million for Broadway Cares.

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 Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has awarded more than $300 million for essential services for people with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States.

Tickets start at $75. Visit BroadwayCares.org/Bares.

Photos: Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip 2024

 
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