
"Broadway Backwards" is unique in that its Great White Way roles are reversed: Women sing songs composed for men, while men cover those created for women. 2012's star-jammed evening raised a record $329,000. Proceeds are set to benefit BC/EFA & the LGBT Community Center of NYC.



"Dancers Responding to AIDS" also asked DIRECTV to contribute a series of ads for the "Fire Island Dance Festival" — yet another wonderful multi-artist/dance company fundraising event. I've chosen to upload this particular trio, not for its bare-boned art direction, but for the thoughtful simplicity of its headlines. Three weekend performances raised an all-time high of $374,260. (*Trivia Note: I am a former professional classical ballet dancer.
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