broadway barks

[Katecab99]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 3:04pm

quick question -

broadway barks "begin" at 3:30 on 7/8, but the celebrity presentation of the pups doesn't begin until 5:30...so the stars who are a part of the event will be at their matinees, correct?

just double-checking, because i got my parents tickets to see "drowsy" and i would be bummed if they didn't see sutton!

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 3:09pm

I've never gon3e, but that's most likely true.

What goes on at 3:30? Do they perform?

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 3:32pm

The actors at Broadway bark will be at the evening shows, right? I am seeing Sweeney Todd on the eight and I really hope the whole cast is there.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 4:37pm

The actors will be in both their matinee and evening performances on the day of Broadway Barks. For the first two hours, you get to walk around and go up to the ADORABLE PUPPIES and tell them how cute they are, and there are tables set up for different dog shelters with auctions and literature and really nice people! If you have a dog, bring him/her! Everyone brings their dogs and it's an absolute blast! I've gone for the past 2 years! If you're from out of town and live reasonably close, it's a great excuse to come in for the weekend. The event is free and while you're here, you can catch a show or two.

Updated On: 6/30/06 at 04:37 PM

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 9:52am

Broadway Barks is today!

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/100743.html

Festivities begin at 3:30. Actors come to do their presentations at 5:30.

Puppy presenters include Gary Beach, Christian Borle, John Treacy Egan, Sutton Foster, Jenn Gambatese, Crystal Hunt, Beth Leavel, Nellie McKay, Judy McLane, Bebe Neuwirth, Kate Reinders, Angie Schworer, Josh Strickland, Russell Tovey, Jacob Young, Lucie Arnaz, Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Georgia Engel, Eden Espinosa, David Garrison, Shuler Hensley, Christian Hoff, Cheyenne Jackson, Cherry Jones, Carol Kane, Dan Lauria, Wendie Malick, Bob Martin, Sarah Paulson, Daniel Reichard, Bobby Spencer, John Lloyd Young and, fittingly, the cast of Tails: The Musical.

Bark for Broadway and come see the cute puppies! And if you're looking to adopt a super duper wonderfully adorable dog, this is the place to do it! See y'all there!

This is my favorite Broadway event of the year! (Could you tell?)

Updated On: 7/8/06 at 09:52 AM

[WickedGeek28]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 9:55am

I love the event and last year was my first time attending. It's a celebration for dog lovers everywhere, and, if possible, bring your dogs!!

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 9:57am

Can you adopt a dog or do you just make donations? I'll gladly make a donation but I just wanted to know!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:06am

You can actually adopt a dog! They bring dogs who are in need of homes. The Broadway actors present each pup to the crowd and give a little background on who they are and where they come from. Starting at 3:30, shelter owners walk around with the prospective pooches and you can tell them how beautiful they are.

You can also make donations to the dog shelters or sign up to volunteer at a shelter. There are many ways to get involved and show support. The first being coming to the event this afternoon!

Updated On: 7/8/06 at 10:06 AM

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:11am

I def going! I'm going to see Spelling Bee so after that I'll go to it!!! If I find a small dog that my landloard will let me keep in my apt. i'll def get one! And I'll of course make a donation!!!

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:12am

And dosen't Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore sponser this?

[WickedGeek28]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:13am

Make sure you post pictures, NLS! Good luck at the Bee, hope you get chosen to spell, and with your prospective dog!

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:14am

Thanks! if every thing goes as planned today will be a great day!

[BJC899]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:16am

I'll probably be attending this afternoons festivities. I have a quick question though, are the stars accessible to take pictures with ect.?

I'm really excited to be going!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:29am

Broadway Barks was created by Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters and they still run and host the event every year.

From my past experience, stars have not been autograph/photo accessible. They're coming from their matinees, they present, then they have to head back to their theater to eat dinner and get ready for their evening performances.

[tabbynyc]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:41am

The celebrities are on the stage with dogs (cats,too). Last year I was able to get some good pictures of them holding the animals. It's a fun event & a very worthy cause!!

[flamingo]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:44am

Agree, don't count on getting an autograph or personal picture with the performers, even if they aren't going off to get some dinner and return to their theater, they just generally are not available. You can, however, take pictures while they are onstage or waiting around. There must be hundreds of photos of these events.

Don't plan on leaving the event with a pet. I am not an expert, but my understanding is that you must fill out an application with the group from which you want to adopt, and pay the adoption fee. Not sure this all takes place Saturday, you might need to go to the shelter involved.

In any event, it's a great cause, I've gone several times, have participated in a large joint contribution to Broadway Barks, and would be there today to especially show support for Bernadette except for a personal matter.


Just to make sure everyone understands--there are NO performances. The performers come out with the animals, introduce them, and leave.

Mary and Bernadette introduce the performers, talk a bit about what the point of the event is, and there will be a presentation by Animal Planet.




Updated On: 7/8/06 at 10:44 AM

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 3:08pm

I forgot it's today. I love dogs; I would have liked to go. Oh well. Maybe next year.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 3:11pm

I went last year for the sole purpose of playing with puppies. (Okay, and to see Raul HOLD a puppy), but I'm going to go check it out for a little while this year, too... because I love me some puppies and kittens.

[curly120]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 9:45pm

Did anyone go to this? How was it? I wish I could have gone...

[Katecab99]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 9:48pm

i was there. it was a great time...tons of pictures were taken by the press, so i'm sure they'll be up soon.

i love this event, and i love bernadette peters and mary tyler moore for putting it together. and although i couldn't adopt one of those beautiful babies today, but definitley in the near future

[i<3jerseyboys]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 9:51pm

katecab>how were the jersey boys?

[curly120]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:31pm

Thanks for the update, Katecab99. Do you know of a good website to find pictures?

[Katecab99]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 10:34pm

i left right before the jersey boys came out...

i'm assuming broadway.com and broadwayworld.com will have them. i'm not sure where all the other photographers were from.

[Corine2]

Posted: 7/9/06 at 12:18am

They had the cutest puppies. I didn't stay for the stars, I was to busy petting puppies.
I fell in love with a white jack russel named Gypsy.
I almost got her. She is adorable.
I played with dogs for hours and bought so much stuff.
That was a blast.
Anyone there? Did anyone see a cute Jack Russell named GYPSY?
I hope she got a good home with a retired person. She was sooo sweet. She would not stop kissing me.

Updated On: 7/9/06 at 12:18 AM

[BJC899]

Posted: 7/9/06 at 1:25am

I bought a rock!

It was a fabulous day.