First BC/EFA Flea Market Stars & Specials Announced

[Rob]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 10:33am

Click Here to Read TV: BC/EFA Flea Market & Grand Auction Preview! VIP Tickets, Lunch with Lansbury, SMASH Set Visit, & More; Plus First Stars Revealed!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 10:36am

How do I find out what this signed Julia Roberts item is????

[anmiller07]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 11:01am

I really want to bid on this, but am I reading this wrong? It looks like it says "I'm party one terrific sister act" to me, and I thought the line was "I'm part of one terrific sister act." Surely the composer and lyricist know their own work...is it just written sloppy or what?

Updated On: 9/6/12 at 11:01 AM

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 11:05am

What you think is a "y' is the word "of".

[madbrian]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 11:06am

Yeah, I think what you're reading as a 'y' is actually a sloppy 'of'.

[anmiller07]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 11:19am

Of course it is, forgive my momentary stupidity! This will be my first flea market - I am assuming that for the autograph table you bring whatever it is that you want each person to sign, is that right?
Updated On: 9/6/12 at 11:19 AM

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 11:29am

Yes, you bring your own items. However, if you don't have anything specific for someone to sign each person at the table has a stack of oversized postcards with the Broadway Cares logo that can be signed.

[showchoirguy]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 11:30am

Yep. Anticipation heightened.

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 12:50pm

Do they also have a winodw card for the event like in previous years?

[emo_geek]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 12:59pm

In all seriousness, how much do you think the lunch with Lansbury will go for. I would pay $2,500

[Marianne2]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 1:48pm

They always have a window card from the event. I think they sell them for about $20, I think.

[TheatreKid3]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 2:25pm

I can't find any of the walk-on, backstage visits, or opening night tickets that they mentioned, except for the walk-ons for CHICAGO and WICKED. Am I missing something or are they just not uploaded?

[mikem]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 3:12pm

I think it's pretty likely that the Julia Roberts signed item is something to do with Three Days of Rain, particularly since there is a supposed to be a Bradley Cooper item as well (which is probably the same item). I'm guessing a signed windowcard or script from the show.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 3:15pm

For a $2500 lunch with Angela Lansbury, she'd better cook me a meat pie and solve a murder.

[CaissieFan101]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 4:07pm

Curious... Does anyone think Caissie Levy and/or Richard Fleesan would be there?

[ArtMan]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 4:28pm

Jordan, I volunteered at a Leanne Rhimes concert/benefit for hurricane victims, in Ponte Vedra last year. Two different couples paid $1500 just for drinks with Leanne and Eddie after the concert.

[showchoirguy]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 4:39pm

GET OUTTA HERE, CHEYENNE JACKSON!

[Far From Home]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 4:59pm

I bid on a luncheon with Hall of Fame racehorse trainer, Bob Baffert, at the Breeders' Cup last year. It ended up going for $7,000. I don't know how Bob Baffert compares with Angela Lansbury in popularity, but I'm sure the price will be way out of my budget.

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 5:58pm

Curious...how much to the show tables usually share their wares for, like signed posters, playbills, etc.?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 6:14pm

Is Angie cooking lunch or are we going out? If so, does she choose or do I? If I choose does she have any allergies I should know about? And since it's lunch with an 80 something year old is that at like 8am?

[DivaBrigader]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 9:46pm

Here is the little primer I try to post every year. The prices differ per item and per table. There is no standard price. You're just as likely to find something for a quarter as you are for a hundred dollars, depending on the item. The prices also tend to go down as the day wears on and by the end, tables may be giving freebies.

FAQs:

--How does the celebrity autograph line/photo booth work?
The celebs rotate each hour. For the autograph line, you pay $30 each time you go down the line and you can get each celeb to sign up to two items. You can bring items of your own or, if you don't have anything, they have pieces of paper/cardboard next to them that they can sign. As previously mentioned, there is also a flea market poster that can be purchased. There is a separate line for the photo booth where a BC/EFA volunteer will be asking who from that hour you want your photo with. Not every star from every hour will be in the photo booth. They do it based on popularity and sometimes based on the schedule of the stars. If you are really desperate for someone and/or a group/pairing, try offering more than the asking amount and they may be able to make it happen. Remember, it's all about raising money for a good cause. There is no guarantee the person you want will be asked to do the photo booth or, if they do, that they will necessarily get to you. Depending on the popularity of the guest and their time constraints, there is a chance you won't get the photo you are looking for. You do not pay until you get to the front of the line.

--Can I take a photo with a person at the autograph table?
No. You may see people walking around or volunteering at a table and some people do ask then but try to remember that it's customary to give a donation in return.

--Can I get an autograph at the photo booth?
Depends on the star, the mood, the line, the item, etc. I have done it before and given an extra donation.

--What if I'm in the autograph line and someone I want a photo with someone who is in the booth then?
Call over a volunteer and they will hold your spot in the autograph line. If you are in the autograph line and the person you wanted is in the photo booth, let them know and they will let you wait until they return to get your merchandise signed.

--Do they take credit cards?
Yes. You can purchase an item, they will hold it for you, and there are CC kiosks set up. Pay for your item at the kiosk, bring the receipt back to the booth and the item is yours. They also have ATMs.

--What happens if it rains?
If the forecast is looking particularly gloomy, alternate plans or a rain date may be announced. Fingers crossed for glorious sunshine but check the website leading up things look questionable.

--How much money should I bring?
Entirely up to you. As a general rule of thumb for theatre lovers, you'll probably spend all you bring so stay within your means.

--What do they sell?
Some shows stick to their own merchandise. Some sell items donated by cast members. Some sell strictly signed stuff. There is a very popular booth that sells playbills from every era, organized alphabetically by decade and individually plastic wrapped. If your favorite show does not have its own booth, it doesn't mean merch won't be represented elsewhere. One of the great joys of the flea market is those one a kind rare finds that may suddenly hit you when you're sorting through a pile.

--What time should I get there?
The crowds get bigger as the day goes on and then get rapidly thinner as the big auctions end. Especially if the weather is nice, expect huge amounts of people. Expect having to wait to wade through stuff. Expect that if you see a gem of an item and hold off on it, it will be gone the next time you come around. Expect an amazing time.

--Can I bring my dog?
As it's outdoors, they are allowed but, again, it's super crowded so if your dog is skittish or small enough to be stepped on, be forewarned.

Updated On: 9/6/12 at 09:46 PM

[BroadwayFan12]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 10:54pm

The full schedule of the stars at the autograph tables is on the official site. Is there a chance that more people will be announced later?

[Marianne2]

Posted: 9/6/12 at 11:24pm

^ Yes. They always announce a bunch at a time. Maybe once a week until the flea market. The bigger people usually get announced last.

[showchoirguy]

Posted: 9/7/12 at 4:39pm

What time would it be wise to get in line for autographs? I remember last year my friend got in line too late.