Broadway stars gathered last night at Roseland Ballroom for two performances of Broadway Bares 23: United Strips of America, the latest installment of the annual burlesque series benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Created by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), this year’s edition was directed by Nick Kenkel (Evita). Recent Tony Award winner Billy Porter (Kinky Boots), two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber (Shrek), Kate Rockwell (Bring It On), and more Broadway favorites performed alongside 200 of New York’s sexiest dancers in a “raucous road trip, exploring the United States.” The Skivvies (Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina) were also on hand, doing what they do best.
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Christopher Sieber (Shrek) and Lesli Margherita (Matilda) show their patriotism in this sexy number.(© David Gordon)
Christopher Sieber needs to cool off after that one.(© David Gordon)
Lesli Margherita (Matilda) snaps a photo with recent Tony winner Billy Porter (Kinky Boots).(© David Gordon)
Shirts are flying at Broadway Bares.(© David Gordon)
Sieber cuddles up to Richard Waits (Orchid) for a photo.(© David Gordon)
Hands on a Hardbody’s Jim Newman shows off his own hardbody alongside Cinderella’s Stephanie Gibson. (© David Gordon)
Bring It On’s Kate Rockwell, flanked by two Broadway Bares dancers, is enjoying the wild world of burlesque.(© David Gordon)
Recent Tony Award nominee Charl Brown (right) and his Motown castmate Eric LaJuan Summers (left) show off their rockin’ bods.(© David Gordon)
Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley of The Skivvies are in their element at Broadway Bares.(© David Gordon)
The Broadway Bares dancers pose for a picture.(© David Gordon)
Broadway Bares contortionists show off their skills.(© David Gordon)
These marching-band boys are happy to perform for a good cause.(© David Gordon)
Wicked’s Eddie Pendergraft uses this charitable evening to try out a new look.(© David Gordon)
Nic Thompson (Mary Poppins) and Thomas Bradfield show us what it means to be American.(© David Gordon)
Where did all the naked people go?(© David Gordon)
There they are!(© David Gordon)
A few of the evening’s talented dancers practice in the mirror.(© David Gordon)
A view from outside the Roseland Ballroom.(© David Gordon)
No burlesque show would be complete without a kickline.(© David Gordon)
