Broadway Bares - See A Strip Show For A Good Cause

Well this weekend is it - a major fundraiser for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights Aids. It's Broadway Bares, a massive strip tease with 200 Broadway performers taking it all off for a good cause.

I did a story on this a few weeks back, but this is your reminder! And it gives me a good reason to show you a picture of Nick Kenkel, one of the gentlemen I interviewed. He's a top notch choreographer who and one of the dancers. He is definitely Prince Charming!

Now, sure, we make cute comments about the concept of stripping for charity, but what these 200 men and women are doing is truly awesome. They give a lot of time and energy of themselves to make this happen. And if you don't know about Broadway Bares, I've attached a highlight reel below. They are not just standing there and stripping, but these are fully choreographed Broadway numbers.

Last years event raised well over one million dollars - all going to a good cause. Let's hope they break the ceiling and raise even more money for charity this time around!

Didn't get tickets yet? They are already sold out, but some will come up for sale on Sunday. According to the website:

"A limited number of tickets may be available between 3 pm and 7 pm only on Sunday, June 17 at will call in the lobby of Roseland Ballroom. Ticket availability will be based on cancellations and returns. Tickets will be first-come, first-served only. Cash or credit cards will be accepted."

So, there's still a chance to see an amazing show that is one night only and give some cash to a great cause!

Here's a video reel with highlights from a few years ago. And yes, there is some nudity. After all, it is called Broadway Bares....

Inappropriately Funny Moments (aka Darn you Bobby Lopez!)

You know how a sound, image or smell can bring back memories? Or perhaps trigger a song to start playing in your head? Maybe a song that you hum out loud only to realize it might have been seen as a bit inappropriate? Well, let me take you to the NY Subway system today.

I hopped on the 1, on my way to a press conference uptown.

At the first stop along the way, four young Mormon elders stepped aboard.

Everything was just fine until I combined the image of these young men with the sound of the doors of the subway door closing...

The image and the ding-dong of the train sent my head off in it's own direction and that direction was to start playing "Hello", the opening song of Book of Mormon. (If you are not familiar with it, listen below).

Now you can see how I made the connection. The visual of the elders in their white shirts, ties and name tags (as in the opening scene), and the chimes from the subway were just too much to ask my mind to overlook! My brain started singing the words and I caught myself humming along, all the while standing just a few feet away. I am not sure if they heard me, but Elder Malm did not look very entertained.

At least he didn't tell me I had earned myself an express trip to burn in hell.....o!!

The Right Way To Watch The Tony's

So, I've always been a Tony's fan. But this year it was far more enjoyable a show to watch as I watched it through the eyes of one of the performers.

I interviewed Lee Siegel months ago, as Jesus Christ Superstar was opening on Broadway. He plays Simon Zealotes. He is still one of the most positive people I've met and has a truly amazing personality.

Since JCS was up for a best musical revival Tony, they got to perform. So instead of just watching the show, I was also watching his facebook page... Here are few of the updates...

8:14 PM - Ok friends. It's overly thrilling to be backstage... Sitting beside Matthew Broderick!!!

8:18 PM - See that stage?! Gonna be on it!!!!! Seize the day Friends!!!!!

When they show went to commercial break with some of the music from JCS, this popped up -

8:25 PM - Loud cheers to hear our theme song backstage!!

8:30 PM - Alright it's time to get ready friends. Loads of love from all here behind the scenes!! Enjoy the show. Xoxoxoxoxoxx. So freakin excited!!

8:40 PM - Just met Matthew Morrison!! ;) and we're on the stage ready to perform! ;).

And then I watched the performance. When the whole cast is on stage he is right between Jesus and Mary.

And I got to follow him after he got off stage.

8:59 PM - What a Freaaakin rush!!!!!!'. And we literally just exited the theater and onto a bus. Now back to our theater to prep for a party!! ----- Freakin rush!!!!!! We're so proud. No matter what happens for the rest of the night.... Our rush was insane!!!!! :))

There were plenty more updates, but you get the idea. It was a great way to watch the show, with that extra personal touch. Thanks, Lee, for letting me tag along on your special night!

See the rest of his behind the scenes photos on his Facebook Fan Page