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Broadway Backwards Announces Star Performers
March 1, 2024, 1:02.57 am ET
Photos: Broadway Backwards
“Broadway Backwards,” the annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS where cherished legends, storied stars and rising talent come together with reimagined twists on favorite show tunes that share LGBTQ+ stories, will take place at 8pm on Monday, March 11 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
Jenn Colella will host the show, which will feature performances by Shoshana Bean, Jonathan Bennett, Tituss Burgess, Jordan Fisher, Casey Likes, Alex Newell, Jelani Remy, Lillias White, Constance Wu, Chip Zien, Julie Benko, Norbert Leo Butz, Len Cariou, Bradley Dean, Darius de Haas, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Tony Yazbeck and Broadway Inspirational Voices.
Creator Robert Bartley will return to direct and choreograph the show. He will be joined by Ted Arthur and Mary-Mitchell Campbell as music supervisors, Michael Gacetta as music director, Nicholas Connors and Nick Wilders as associate music directors, Skye Mattox as choreographer and Adam Roberts as choreographer and associate director.
For tickets and information, visit broadwaycares.org
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