BC/EFA

[ProducersFan]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:50am

Pardon my "Broadway newbie" ignorance... but I have a question related to BC/EFA. Do the shows always sell props, signed posters, and the like after the shows, or is that only during the spring months leading up to the Easter Bonnet event?

I must admit I've only gone to Broadway shows in the spring so I've always seen the BC/EFA "speech" and such. But now I'm going next week and am wondering if I can expect to perhaps pick up a neat prop or something. I was a complete dork this past spring and passed on the opportunity, and now I'm kicking myself and hoping to rectify the situation.

Thank you so much, and again I apologize for my ignorance!
~Jessica

[Crazy4MattMorrison52]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:53am

they dont sell stuff other then the merch stuff after shows, that includes un-signed posters,shirts,hats,pins,programs,and such

[jeanvic]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:07am

You might be interested in BCEFA's online sale. Lots of stuff on sale, including signed CDs by Susan Egan, Kristin Chenoweth, and Barbara Cook! I got the following email from them:

Broadway Cares Online Store
August 2004

SPRING CLEANING IN THE SUMMER!
We are doing our Spring Cleaning in the summer as we gear up for the arrival of our brand new catalog on October 1! All discontinued items are marked down at incredibly low prices, with great savings on CDs, books, holiday items and the 2003 Broadway Cares Collection items. Yes, that means there will be a 2004 Broadway Cares Collection, with 6 newly designed returning favorites including a 2004 Snow Globe and three brand new items! Last call!!!

http://store.yahoo.com/broadwaycares/fese10.html

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:34am

They usually make that speech in spring before the Easter Bonnet event and in early fall for another event that is for BC/EFA.

[ProducersFan]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 3:34pm

Thanks so much everyone! Guess this time around I'll have to stick to buying the "normal" souvenirs. Just gives me an excuse to go back in the spring.

~Jessica

[Born2cthelightsofbway]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 7:17pm

In November, the week of thanksgiving its usually broadway cares week and then you can buy props and autographed posters!

[jo]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 9:03pm

I think the Gypsy competitions lasted for about 6 weeks last year ( not just Thanksgiving week) - where you could bid for interesting and exclusive items ( including photo ops with the cast) during the auctions after the shows. And you could also buy things like signed posters, signed Playbills, BC/EFA CDs, etc., at the lobby.

[lna]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:22pm

Jessica,

The "Gypsy" competition is held in the fall and the "Easter Bonnet" is in the spring. I think they both last about six weeks, Gypsy ended the first week of December, and I think the Easter Bonnet ended the third week of April?

I know what you mean about passing something up and then realizing later what you missed. I saw an item like that, and decided I would kick myself later, so I bought it. Haven't been sorry, though it probably didn't help my budget.

I think there might be a few items available at the Flea Market in September. (I think it's the third Sunday in September, or thereabouts.)

[ProducersFan]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:06pm

Thanks so much everyone! I sure wish I lived closer to NY and could make it up to all these fantastic events (especially the flea market - sounds wonderful!). I will keep the Gypsy of the Year competition in mind and maybe I can hope for a trip in November or December.

~Jessica

[umgeoboy]

Posted: 8/8/04 at 12:32am

If you want signed s stuff and the such look for the grand auction they always post a lot of stuff online. Its towards the end of september. Last year i got a signed millie cd by the entire original cast for like 20.

Check out their website and look for grandauction/flea market