Broadway Cares Flea Market

[The8re phan]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 7:21pm

anyone with intel on what weekend the Flea Market will be this year?

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 7:25pm

It’s usually been end of sept. 
It’s not even spring yet 😜

[The8re phan]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 7:32pm

yes i know......., just trying to find out when in September so i can plan my Merrily tickets for the same weekend

[Songofpurplesummer2]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 11:25pm

Most likely September 24th but if you want to be safe do a Sunday to Monday trip starting the 17th but almost certain it will land on Sunday 11/24. 

[andrewsmash]

Posted: 3/24/23 at 7:02pm

Looks like the broadway cares website has it marked for October 1st! But there was no official announcement I don't think. So not sure what that means.

[Wick3]

Posted: 9/14/23 at 7:05am

https://broadwaycares.org/pre-event/broadway-flea-market-grand-auction-2023/

I see the silent/live auction items are now listed. Anyone else planning to go on Oct 1st for BCEFA Flea market?

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 9/14/23 at 8:25am

I'll be there! I'm so excited to do this again! I'm seeing two shows the night before and spending the night. Just a quick question, how early should I get there to get access to the good stuff before its gone?

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 9/14/23 at 8:47am

Dylan Smith4 said: "I'll be there! I'm so excited to do this again! I'm seeing two shows the night before and spending the night. Just a quick question, how early should I get there to get access to the good stuff before its gone?"

The market opens at 10am, but people start lining up to see what's there at around maybe 9:30. Nothing can be bought until everything officially opens though. Also, the quality does not go down later in the day. There are always treasures to be found. Don't think you need to get there obscenely early. 

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 9/15/23 at 12:32pm

Dylan Smith4 said: "I'll be there! I'm so excited to do this again! I'm seeing two shows the night before and spending the night. Just a quick question, how early should I get there to get access to the good stuff before its gone?"

Early if you want something specific that might sell out and the fandom for that show is rabid. Later if you're hoping for good deals. It also depends on the year. Personally, I go for closed show merch.

[Voter]

Posted: 9/15/23 at 12:54pm

VintageSnarker said: "Dylan Smith4 said: "I'll be there! I'm so excited to do this again! I'm seeing two shows the night before and spending the night. Just a quick question, how early should I get there to get access to the good stuff before its gone?"

Early if you want something specific that might sell out and the fandom for that show is rabid. Later if you're hoping for good deals. It also depends on the year. Personally, I go for closed show merch."

Last year the Phantom table had sold out of most of the good stuff by 2PM. Phans were shelling out major $$$. That's one booth that if you want to find gems, I'd get there early. If they're doing a booth again, they may not be and have donated their items elsewhere.

[Cory Schimmoelelr]

Posted: 9/15/23 at 11:59pm

How crowded does it get. My flight gets in at 8 that day and I'll probably go. I found some videos online and it mostly seems manageable with people most crowing in behind others at tables instead of lines. I did hear from someone there last year that beetlejuice had a huge line but I dont think a show with that fandom will be there now. Mostly interested in Hadestown and Kimberly Akimbo stuff.

[Rainah]

Posted: 9/20/23 at 10:17am

Cory Schimmoelelr said: "How crowded does it get. My flight gets in at 8 that day and I'll probably go. I found some videos online and it mostly seems manageable with people most crowing in behind others at tables instead of lines. I did hear from someone there last year that beetlejuice had a huge line but I dont think a show with that fandom will be there now. Mostly interested in Hadestown and Kimberly Akimbo stuff."

In my experience it could get claustrophobic with a lot of crowding but never felt dangerous. Hadestown will be busy

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 9/23/23 at 8:42pm

I'm definitely interested to see the layout of the tables this year. While you can't predict what each organization will bring, there's enough consistency year to year that a good layout can help with crowding.

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 9/25/23 at 5:24pm

They just released the table map! I'm a bit confused as to why Dear Evan Hansen is still on the map because it closed over a year ago, but I'm excited to hit up Sweeney Todd and Kimberly Akimbo. I was really hoping Parade or Gutenberg might have a table, but maybe there will be stuff from them either way.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/25/23 at 5:50pm

dearalanaaaa said: "They just released the table map! I'm a bit confused as to why Dear Evan Hansen is still on the map because it closed over a year ago, but I'm excited to hit up Sweeney Todd and Kimberly Akimbo. I was really hoping Parade or Gutenberg might have a table, but maybe there will be stuff from them either way."

 

I'm sure that DEAR EVAN HANSEN has tons of stuff leftover from Broadway, the just closed tour and London and wants to get rid of it.  It's all money for BCEFA, -- so where is the harm in letting them have a table?

 

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 9/25/23 at 10:53pm

JSquared2 said: "dearalanaaaa said: "They just released the table map! I'm a bit confused as to why Dear Evan Hansen is still on the map because it closed over a year ago, but I'm excited to hit up Sweeney Todd and Kimberly Akimbo. I was really hoping Parade or Gutenberg might have a table, but maybe there will be stuff from them either way."



I'm sure that DEAR EVAN HANSEN has tons of stuff leftover from Broadway, the just closed tour and London and wants to get rid of it. It's all money for BCEFA, -- so where is the harm in letting them have a table?

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Oh, I have no complaints, my profile picture is from Dear Evan Hansen. I didn't even consider London/Tours could table there. I'll check it out and see what they've got! I've never seen a show closed for that long have a  table, so I thought it was a mistake. 

[Akitarent]

Posted: 9/25/23 at 11:44pm

Last year The New York Theatre Workshop had some RENT-related items.  Has anyone head anything about what they may possibly have at their table this year?

 

Thanks!

[Wick3]

Posted: 9/26/23 at 8:37am

I thought closed shows were at the "Curtain Call" table but if there's a DEH table, good for them for choosing to donate items to a great cause.

I noticed in this year's live auction they have items/experiences for musicals set to open in spring 2024! Normally they only auction off items for this fall season.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 9/26/23 at 10:15am

I saw there is a trip in the silent auction line. It's a 3-night stay in London, and tickets and a backstage pass to Sondheim's Old Friends as well as tickets to 2 other London shows of your choice. It's like $7k right now. Sadly, I don't have the money for that lol, but whoever wins that, I hope they have the best time!

[Wick3]

Posted: 9/26/23 at 10:43am

Dylan Smith4 said: "I saw there is a trip in the silent auction line. It's a 3-night stay in London, and tickets and a backstage pass to Sondheim's Old Friends as well as tickets to 2 other London shows of your choice. It's like $7k right now. Sadly, I don't have the money for that lol, but whoever wins that, I hope they have the best time!"

Yup I see the bid is for $7200 right now and they moved it from silent auction to the live auction:

https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/item.action?id=342866546

Very generous of United Airlines to sponsor that experience package!

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 9/26/23 at 10:50am

If only I could win the lottery tomorrow, I would bid on it and do what I can to win it, LOL! Whoever does end up winning it, that money goes towards a good cause! As for the flight, I was surprised as well that United was offering Business class seats. 

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 9/27/23 at 11:22am

It was going so well... and somehow there are competing threads again