Broadway's Best Sing (And Swap Genders) For An Amazing LGBT Cause

The show aimed to depict LGBT stories through musical showstoppers.

Some of Broadway's greatest stars sang, strutted and even swapped genders this week for a fantastic cause.

Tony winners Len Cariou and Chita Rivera were among those who took the stage March 21 at Manhattan's Al Hirschfeld Theatre for "Broadway Backwards," which saw male singers performing songs traditionally sung by women, and vice versa (see highlights in the video above).

They were joined by the likes of Jay Armstrong Johnson, Laura Michelle Kelly and Tony Yazbeck, all of whom offered cheeky takes on Broadway showstoppers before a sold-out audience.

The annual show, which aims to depict LGBT stories "told through the great songs of musical theater," set a fundraising record of $480,287. Proceeds from the event will go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York.

Check out some amazing photos from the show below.

Danielle Brooks
Jonathan Tichler
Laura Michelle Kelly
Jonathan Tichler
Chita Rivera
Monica Simoes
Jay Armstrong Johnson and ensemble
Jonathan Tichler
Tony Yazbeck and cast
Jonathan Tichler
Beth Malone and Lesli Margherita
Monica Simoes
Kathleen Turner
Jonathan Tichler
Nathan Lee Graham, Nick Adams and Telly Leung
Monica Simoes
Tituss Burgess
Jonathan Tichler
Len Cariou
Jonathan Tichler
Julie White
Monica Simoes
Kenita R. Miller and ensemble
Jonathan Tichler

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