Gypsy of the Year 2015 included a special number recognizing national touring productions that fundraise. Choreographed by Geoffrey Goldberg, the number followed the national tour companies’ fast-paced journey from security at the airport to the stage and after-show collections for Broadway Cares. $4,786,239 being raised for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, it was announced Tuesday at the culminating celebration of the 27th annual Gypsy of the Year. The grand total was revealed by special guests Michael Cerveris, George Takei and Julie White following two festive afternoons of performances on December 7 and 8, 2015, at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre, home to Disney's Aladdin. More than 150 of the most talented singers and dancers in the ensembles of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows performed original dances, songs and skits to the cheers of standing-room-only audiences. 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 $285 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States. Broadway Cares is the major supporter of the social service programs at The Actors Fund, including the HIV/AIDS Initiative, the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative and the Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic and awards annual grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states. SUBSCRIBE NOW: youtube.com/BCEFA broadwaycares.org facebook.com/BCEFA twitter.com/BCEFA instagram.com/BCEFA bcefa.tumblr.com

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