Spring PleaS for BCEFA and Actors Fund???

[fengshuihellnyc]

Posted: 3/12/07 at 2:58am

Its about the second almost third week of March... Right about the time that the Spring PleaS start happening at the theatres.
Anyone see any yet... Lets discuss what they are offering... Signed Posters, Signed Playbills and the amount they are requesting for them. I love this time... its so exciting to see whos offering what and everyone gets into the competition of the easter Bonnett. Nothing wrong with a little good old fashion competition. Plus its for a good cause.

Discuss!!!

[shesamarshmallow]

Posted: 3/12/07 at 3:00am

Jersey Boys in SF has signed playbills & posters. And during the speech, Deven May (Tommy) asks "Do you take IOUs?" and Erich (Bob) is all "NO!"
It's very adorable.
Long live BC/EFA!!!

[mll85]

Posted: 3/12/07 at 3:26am

shesamarshmallow,
How much is the the cast requesting for signed playbills and posters?

[mattonstage]

Posted: 3/12/07 at 6:57am

Phantom has the following:
Signed posters (original artwork or longest running show artwork) for $40 each
CDs: Howard McGillin's Where Time Stands Still (signed) and a CD of all the Phantoms singing they're favorite love songs. $20 each
Phantom cookbooks $10
Aids or breast cancer awareness pins with Phantom mask $10 each

At certain performances Shawn Michael Lewis(Raul) signs autographs for donations.
I'm not sure if other Phantom stars will be doing this, but I'll find out and let it be known.

The cast seems very committed to raising lots of money. It makes me feel great just helping out.

[TM1162]

Posted: 3/12/07 at 8:59am

We will be visiting April 6-15th and attending 13 shows so I want to be prepared for all the wonderful offerings.
Any input on the offerings of these shows would be greatly appreciated:
Drowsy Chaperone
Hairspray
Mama Mia
Jersey Boys
Chorus Line
Wicked
Tarzan
Mary Poppins

Also, do shows that start out in previews but open during collection time participate.... Pirate Queen, Curtains and Legally Blonde?

Thanks so much for any help.... also, if anyone knows a great place for Easter Brunch (something special as I have an 11 yr old daughter)please pass that info along as well.

[popstarjim3]

Posted: 3/12/07 at 9:04am

On Saturday Mary Poppins was selling signed posters for $60. They also had signed bookmarks and a Mary Poppins cookbook. I dont remember the cost though.

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 3/12/07 at 10:07am

Also, do shows that start out in previews but open during collection time participate.... Pirate Queen, Curtains and Legally Blonde?
No, shows that are still in previews don't do collections.

[Trina55]

Posted: 3/12/07 at 10:51am

Hairspray this weekend was selling autographed lunchboxes for $40, Cans of ultra clutch hairspray for $20 (i think), and signed posters of some sort - don't remember exactly.

[shesamarshmallow]

Posted: 3/12/07 at 10:53am

Posters were $50 and Playbills were $20. Yesterday Taylor Sternberg (swing & 2nd u/s for Frankie) was selling them. It was way cute.

[NJgirl]

Posted: 3/12/07 at 11:21am

Nothing at Chorus Line as of Saturday's matinee...

[TM1162]

Posted: 3/13/07 at 9:57pm

Any reports on items from tonights shows?

[TM1162]

Posted: 3/17/07 at 3:34pm

Any news on what Drowsy, Mama Mia, Chorus Line, Tarzan and Wicked have to offer?

[popstarjim3]

Posted: 3/17/07 at 6:18pm

Lion King has signed posters...i think they were $40, though i could be wrong. Anyone know anything about Les Mes, Spring Awakening or Gray Gardens??

[Fantabulous428]

Posted: 3/17/07 at 6:33pm

Company has signed posters for $50.

[Clarinetbiter135]

Posted: 3/17/07 at 6:34pm

Spring Awakening didn't offer anything.... just pleas for money... which broke my heart.

The producers had a poster for $60 and a playbill for $40

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 3/17/07 at 7:05pm

What does Rent offer?

[golfer727272]

Posted: 3/17/07 at 7:28pm

Rent offered signed posters and Playbills Sun March 11
Spring Awakening did not mention on Mon March 12
Curtains did not mention on Tues March 13
Talk Radio did not mention at Wed March 14 - matinee
Mary Poppins offered signed posters and showbills and a backstage tour for $250 on Wed March 14 - evening
Drowsey Chap offered posters and Playbills on Thurs Mar 15
Jersey Boys did not mention on Fri March 16
A Chorus Line did not mention at Sat Mar 17 - matinee

[bythesword84]

Posted: 3/17/07 at 7:35pm

Journey's End had signed windowcards for $20 today.

[dramaqueen2]

Posted: 3/17/07 at 10:21pm

at les miz today they were offering an entire cast signed poster for $50. not bad at all.

i love bc/efa. my school does a lot of work with it, we just raised.. $7,067.35 (i believe) at our gala at variety show and silent auction for from ribbon donations this year. =)
we were the first HS to start doing this and began the high school chapter of bc/efa! we have a contact with joe norton up at broadway cares and our thespian officers&cabinet come to the flea market in september every year.

it's such a great cause, i'm a huge supporter, personally.
hopefully, if i go to school in the city like i want to *knocks on wood and crosses fingers* i will be able to volunteer on a more regular basis!

"actual reality, act up, fight AIDS!"
amen!

<3

[BroadwayBound86]

Posted: 3/18/07 at 2:39am

I was at Tarzan today. They are offering a signed poster by the cast and taking any donations they can get into buckets at the end of the show. I don't remember what else they mentioned. Also for $20 you could get your picture taken with Josh in costume as well.

[smurfet]

Posted: 3/18/07 at 2:53am

RENT also has knit and croched hats, scarves, and mittens made by cast and crew.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 3/18/07 at 2:58am

On Sunday when I saw Curtains, they didn't mention anything.

However, when I went Wednesday, I saw some people with the huge window poster of Curtains and I think it was signed, not sure. And I don't remember them selling the posters.

Producers was collecting donations outside its doors and selling signed playbills and posters.

Besides Tarzan, what are shows that allow you to take a picture with a member of the cast for a $20 donation?

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 3/18/07 at 8:09am

Shows in previews don't do the Equity pleas.

Hence, Curtains, Pirate Queen, Inherit the Wind, and whatever else starts or is in previews at this time will not be participating.

[broadwaybaby086]

Posted: 3/18/07 at 9:39am

I think RENT also has personalized polaroids with the cast for sale that they will sign as well.

[AnaGFan]

Posted: 3/18/07 at 9:44am

Les Miz has signed posters for $50.

Last night, March 17, nothing from Talk Radio.