BROADWAY BARES 30th Anniversary celebration set for 26 June

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New York City’s much-anticipated modern-day burlesque spectacular, Broadway Bares, returns live and in the flesh for a sizzling 30th anniversary celebration on 26 June at Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street, NYC).

Two scintillating shows at 9:30 pm and midnight will feature full-out production numbers with more than 150 tantalising dancers and beloved Broadway stars. This year's theme and special guests will be announced later this spring. 

This year’s return to an in-person show will be directed by Laya Barak, who piloted the last live edition, Broadway Bares: Take Off, in 2019. This 30th anniversary production marks Barak’s third time directing Broadway Bares. Jonathan Lee serves as associate director. Jerry Mitchell and Nick Kenkel, a longtime Bares director and performer, continue as executive producers.

Broadway Bares was created in 1992 by Jerry Mitchell, then a Broadway dancer, as a way to raise awareness and money for those living with HIV/AIDS. In Broadway Bares’ first year, Mitchell and six of his friends danced atop a New York City bar and raised $8,000 for the cause.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last two editions of Broadway Bares were virtual presentations in 2020 and 2021. Since 1988, Broadway Bares has raised more than $21 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Tickets to Broadway Bares, which is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, go on sale today here.