<\/p>\n
Broadway Bets<\/em>, Broadway\u2019s official game night produced by
A mix of Broadway talent, industry insiders, and theatre enthusiasts
Special guests set to shuffle up and deal include 2026 Tony nominee Christopher Abbott<\/a> (Death of a Salesman<\/a><\/em>),\u00a0Ben Ahlers<\/a> (Death of a Salesman<\/em>), Emmy winner Hank Azaria<\/a> (The Simpsons<\/em>),\u00a0Patrick Ball<\/a> (Becky Shaw<\/a><\/em>, The Pitt<\/em>),\u00a0Isa Briones<\/a> (Just in Time<\/a><\/em>, The Pitt<\/em>),\u00a0Grammy, Tony and Golden Globe Award winner Don Cheadle<\/a> (Proof<\/a><\/em>),\u00a0Robert Creighton<\/a> (Frozen<\/a><\/em>),\u00a02026 Tony nominee Nicholas Christopher<\/a> (Chess<\/a><\/em>), 2026 Tony nominee Hannah Cruz<\/a> (Chess<\/em>),\u00a0poker pro Andy Frankenberger, Christopher Innvar<\/a> (Fallen Angels<\/a><\/em>), 2026 Tony nominee Christiani Pitts<\/a> (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York<\/em>)), poker pro Erik Seidel, 2026 Tony nominee Mark Strong<\/a> (Oedipus<\/a><\/em>), 2026 Tony nominee Sam Tutty<\/a> (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York<\/em>)),\u00a0Edred Utomi<\/a> (Hamilton<\/a><\/em>), and three-time Tony nominee Patrick Wilson<\/a> (The Lost Boys<\/a> <\/em>producer).<\/p>\n Newcomers and pros will have the chance to win the title of Broadway Bets<\/em>
Broadway productions that\u00a0will be represented with tables include Beaches, A New Musical<\/a><\/em>; Death Becomes Her<\/a><\/em>; Dog Day Afternoon<\/a><\/em>; Every Brilliant Thing<\/a><\/em>; Oedipus<\/em>; Ragtime<\/a><\/em>; Schmigadoon!<\/a><\/em>; and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)<\/a><\/em>. The evening\u2019s
Going \u201call in\u201d as \u201cFull House\u201d table sponsors are 321 Theatrical Management, AKA, The Araca Group<\/a>, ATG Entertainment<\/a>, Foresight Theatrical<\/a>, John Gore Organization<\/a> (Broadway Across America<\/a>, Broadway.com), Kikis Family Foundation, LDK Productions<\/a>, McDermott Will & Schulte, The Nederlander Organization<\/a>, Neuberger Berman, PRG, Proskauer Rose LLP, RCI Theatricals<\/a>, The Road Company<\/a>, RoadCo Entertainment and Sony Masterworks, Satisfi Labs and Broadw.ai, Segal Consulting, Serino Coyne<\/a>, The Shubert Organization<\/a>, SINE Digital<\/a>, SpotCo, Sweet Hospitality Group, TodayTix, Universal Theatrical Group<\/a>, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, and Withum. <\/p>\n Two-pair half-table sponsors are Actors\u2019 Equity Association, Campus, Captivate, Disney Theatrical Group, Independent Presenters Network<\/a>, Littler Mendelson, The Macallan, Jennifer Melin Miller<\/a> & David Miller<\/a>, The New York Times<\/em>, Secret Villas of Key West and The Heslin Family Trust, Schultheis & Panettieri LLP, Situation Group, and WME.<\/p>\n Broadway Bets<\/em> tournament directors are Mark
The founding co-chairs are Robert E. Wankel<\/a>, chairman and
Broadway Cares announced earlier this year<\/a>\u00a0that Tony and
\u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to be entering this next chapter of immense growth, expansion and impact for Broadway Bets<\/em><\/em>,\u201d
“The arts don’t just entertain us\u2014they sustain us.
Last year\u2019s edition of Broadway Bets<\/em> raised a record $546,500. Across its eight editions, Broadway Bets<\/em> has raised $2.7 million for Broadway Cares.<\/p>\n Broadway Cares is one of the nation\u2019s leading
The upcoming event is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares. The presenting sponsor is Perakos and The Perakos Family Cares Foundation.<\/p>\n Doors open at 6:30 PM with cocktails and buffet fare; the tournament begins at 7:30 PM. A limited number of tournament seats, priced $500, are available at BroadwayCares.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nand benefiting Broadway Cares, will\u00a0return May 18 to a larger venue. The annual event, traditionally presented at Sardi’s Restaurant,\u00a0will be held at the Edison Ballroom.<\/p>\n
\nwill join in a Texas Hold \u2019em tournament for all levels.\u00a0Guest passes offer a chance to observe the poker action and play other casino games for fun.<\/p>\n
\n champion. Prizes\u2014including a cross-country private jet flight on
\nAero, one week at the Secret Villas in Key West, a catered
\ndinner party for 12 by Sweet Hospitality Group, and a whiskey
\ntasting at The Macallan\u2014will be awarded to the 10 players who reach
\nthe final table.<\/p>\n
\nbar sponsor is Titan\u00edque<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n
\nShacket, partner at Foresight Theatrical; Brett Sirota<\/a>, co-founder and
\npartner at The Road Company; and Alex Wolfe, general manager at
\nForesight Theatrical.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nCEO of The Shubert Organization and president of the Broadway Cares’
\nBoard of Trustees, and the late Paul Libin<\/a>, executive vice president
\nemeritus of Jujamcyn Theaters<\/a> and president emeritus of the Broadway
\nCares’ Board of Trustees. <\/p>\n
\nOlivier-winning producer and philanthropist Thomas S. Perakos<\/a> will be
\nthe first-ever presenting sponsor of Broadway Bets<\/em><\/em>,
\nmaking a pioneering leadership commitment of more than $1 million over
\nthe next five years to Broadway Cares.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n said Danny Whitman, executive director of Broadway Cares, in an earlier\u00a0statement. \u201cEven more lifesaving support will reach people in need
\nthanks to our new King of Hearts, Tom Perakos, and his extraordinary
\ncommitment of more than $1 million.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nSupporting them is one of the most meaningful things we can do,\u201d Perakos
\n added. \u201cPerforming arts are the foundation of our culture, of
\nhumankind, and especially of our beloved Broadway community. Nothing
\ncould possibly give me greater joy in these most challenging and
\ndifficult times than to help anyone in our Broadway community in need;
\n\u2018you will be found\u2019!\u2013help, and knowing others care is often a lifesaver.
\n If my commitment can help find anyone in a meaningful way, it is so
\nworth it!”<\/p>\n
\nindustry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making
\norganizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of
\n the American theatre community, since 1988 Broadway Cares has awarded more than $300 million for essential services for
\npeople with HIV\/AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United
\nStates.<\/p>\n