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Have you ever dreamt of performing alongside a celebrated Broadway star? Recently, an audience member at Redwood fulfilled this fantasy by donating $10,000 to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, securing an opportunity to sing with Idina Menzel post-performance.
The selected piece was “Take Me or Leave Me,” a renowned song from the musical *Rent*, in which Menzel originally starred. To catch the complete performance, visit Reddit by clicking here.
Additionally, as part of the fundraising initiative, Menzel reunited with her *Wicked* co-star Kristen Chenoweth to sing “For Good.” This collaboration followed audience donations totaling $8,000 for the same charity. The fundraising efforts will remain active until April 27, 2025.
About Broadway Cares / Equity Fights Aids
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS serves as a vital philanthropic force within the Broadway community, offering support to individuals nationwide, ensuring they have access to essential health care, medications, nutrition, counseling, and emergency financial relief.
As one of the leading nonprofit organizations focused on AIDS fundraising and grant distribution, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has mobilized the collective talents and generosity of the American theater community. Since its inception in 1988, it has contributed over $300 million to essential services for those living with HIV/AIDS and other serious health challenges throughout all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.
Real Women Have Curves
James Earl Jones Theater (Broadway)
Set to debut this April, *Real Women Have Curves* is a humorous, uplifting, and empowering new musical. Set in the summer of 1987, the story follows Ana Garcia, who aspires to break free from East Los Angeles. However, when her family receives a crucial order for 200 dresses, Ana finds herself balancing her own dreams against her mother’s expectations and the challenges faced by a community of resilient women.
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