Monday, March 10, 8 pm
Gershwin Theatre
222 West 51st Street, NYC

Join cherished legends, storied stars and rising talent as they share LGBTQ+ stories through reimagined twists on favorite show tunes at Broadway Backwards.

Broadway Backwards is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and benefits Broadway Cares and New York City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

Performances begin promptly and late seating will be at the discretion of the house manager. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the performance time.

There are both elevators and escalators at this theater which go to every floor. 

Wheelchair seating is available in the rear orchestra section and in the mezzanine, accessible by elevator.

Only the last row of the orchestra and row D of the front mezzanine (accessible by elevator) can be reached with no steps. The front orchestra can only be reached by steps.

The theater is equipped with both an infrared listening device system and loop listening device system. Listening devices are available in the lobby, free of charge. A photo ID is required.

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Individual Sponsorships
NOTE: For corporate sponsorships, which can be customized to your company’s needs, please contact sponsorships@broadwaycares.org.

$30,000 Rainbow Sponsorship
Provides lifesaving medications for 120 people without health insurance
     • Premium orchestra seating for 12 people
     • 12 reserved seats at the post-performance reception
     • Access to dress rehearsal for 12 people
     • Benefactor credit in news release
     • A matted & framed poster autographed by the stars of Broadway Backwards
     • Tax-deductible donation: $28,800

$12,000 Equality Sponsorship
Provides 1,200 bags of groceries
     • Premium orchestra seating for 8 people
     • 8 reserved seats at the post-performance reception
     • Tax-deductible donation: $11,200

$6,000 Orange Sponsorship
Provides home care for 60 people
     • Premium orchestra seating for 4 people
     • 4 reserved seats at the post-performance reception
     • Tax-deductible donation: $5,600


Individual Tickets

$3,000 Broadway Backwards Backstage & Beyond 
Be a Broadway insider as you watch Broadway Backwards come together right before your eyes. Valid for one guest.
Provides 300 HIV tests
     • Watch the dress rehearsal the afternoon of the performance and see all aspects of the production - performers, orchestra, lighting, costumes - come together for the first time on a Broadway stage
     • Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the theater. (NOTE: The tour includes multiple stairs.)
     • Experience Broadway Backwards from a premium orchestra seat
     • Reserved seat at the post-performance reception
     • Tax-deductible donation: $2,900

$1,250 Yellow Ticket
Covers five months of antiretroviral medications
     • 1 premium orchestra seat & pass to the post-performance reception
     • Tax-deductible donation: $1,150

$625 Green Ticket
Provides 62 home-delivered meals
     • 1 prime orchestra seat & pass to the post-performance reception
     • Tax-deductible donation: $525

$300 Blue Ticket
Provides access to medical care for 10 artists
     • 1 rear side orchestra or front mezzanine seat
     • Tax-deductible donation: $200

$175 Indigo Ticket
Provides virtual counseling sessions for 8 LGBTQ+ individuals
     • 1 mid or rear mezzanine seat
     • $75 tax deduction

$100 Violet Ticket
Provides telehealth visits for 6 people homebound due to a debilitating illness
     • 1 balcony seat

If you cannot attend the event but would like to support Broadway Cares, donate now.