The heart of New York City’s theatre district was pulsing with the energy of thousands of theatre fans and stars on September 24, 2017, at the 31st Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, which blew past previous grand totals and raised a record breaking $1,023,309 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Among Broadway memorabilia and keepsakes, 11 Broadway lovers went home with surprise finds:

Janet from Atlanta went home with a prop arm cast from Dear Evan Hansen after seeing the show the evening before and calling it “a life changing experience.”

A Miss Saigon fanatic, Robby from New York City was thrilled to find sheet music to the musical’s “Sun and Moon,” signed by star of the 2017 Broadway revival, Eva Noblezada.

Making it her goal to collect “one ginormous thing from the Flea Market every year,” Arielle from Pennsylvania found a massive poster from her favorite off-Broadway show at The Public Theater, Joan of Arc.

Broadway leading lady Sierra Boggess didn’t have a chance to take home a signed poster when she was in School of Rock - The Musical, so she was thrilled to find one at the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction this year.

The “world turned upside down” for a young Hamilton fan who found the perfect keepsake, a poster signed by the entire Broadway cast.

The consummate collector, Robert from New Jersey added three vintage Broadway records to his stockpile of vinyls: Jesus Christ Superstar, Clinton The Musical and Judy At Carnegie Hall.

Three best friends from Maryland found Reynolds Pamphlets used onstage in Hamilton, the perfect gift for their friend who is a propmaster at their local theatre.

At the live auction, Elizabeth from Pennsylvania won the chance to say “Hello, Dolly!” to Bernadette Peters when she steps into the show this January.

Broadway Sessions host Ben Cameron fangirled at the chance to take a selfie with former Wicked castmate and beloved star Stephanie J. Block.

Three Broadway Flea Market first-timers were inspired to start collecting posters from their favorite shows after seeing the multitudes of collectibles available at the various tables.

Grace from Los Angeles traveled across the country to take home swag from her favorite show, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - including a working chandelier from the show’s set.

Broadway enthusiasts reveled in all things theatre as they searched for rare Broadway memorabilia, met their favorite stars and bid on one-of-a-kind experiences in Shubert Alley, West 44th and West 45th Streets. The day-long celebration featured 56 tables, 74 of Broadway’s brightest stars and 212 live and silent auction items.

The 31 editions of the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction have collectively raised $13.6 million. This year’s grand total is the first to pass the million dollar mark, far surpassing last year’s then-record of $782,081.

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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS unites theatre artists with theatre lovers to help those in need. Broadway Cares helps men, women and children across the country and across the street receive life saving medications, healthcare, nutritious meals, counseling and emergency financial assistance.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awards grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. and is the largest single financial supporter of the social service programs of The Actors Fund, helping everyone in entertainment and the performing arts.

Broadway Cares hosts two six-week-long fundraising campaigns in theatres across the country every year, one leading up to the Easter Bonnet Competition in April and the other leading up to the Red Bucket Follies in December. Broadway Cares also produces annual fundraising events in New York City, including Broadway Backwards, Broadway Bares and the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction.

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