BC/EFA will present its annual Broadway Bares for streaming at 9 p.m. ET on June 20. This second virtual edition, Broadway Bares: Twerk from Home, will feature intimate numbers filmed across New York City under strict COVID safety protocols. The finale, staged in the heart of Times Square, features more than 170 dancers. Bares creator Jerry Mitchell returns, aided by co-directors Laya Barak and Nick Kenkel. Choreographers include Barak, Kenkel, John Alix, Al Blackstone, Frank Boccia, Karla Garcia, Jonathan Lee, Ray Mercer, Dylan Pearce, Jenn Rose, Luis Salgado, Michael Lee Scott, Gabriella Sorretino, Kellen Stancil, Rickey Tripp and James Alonzo White.
Costumes designers include Sam Brooks, Kenwyn Dapo, Jess Gersz, Alexander Cole Gottlieb, Jennifer Jacob, Jeff Johnson-Doherty, James Nguyen, Nicolas Putvniski, Justin Quackenbush, Jeffrey Wallach, TC Williams, and DW Withrow. The hair designer for the finale is Ian Joseph, while Caite Hevner serves as video production manager Benedict Braxton-Smith as audio production team leader, and Bares veteran Johnny Milani as production stage manager.
Though the stream is free, donations are welcome. Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola said, “The money raised through Broadway Bares: Twerk from Home will be a necessary lifeline for individuals across the country still reeling from the effects of this pandemic.” Sponsorship opportunities include pre- and post-show virtual parties, chats with the creative team and lead dancers, and recognition during the show. Below is last year’s edition, Broadway Bares: Zoom In.