Spy-themed ‘Broadway Bares: License to Strip’ set for June 21 at Hammerstein Ballroom
The Hammerstein Ballroom will host the annual “Broadway Bares” fundraiser on Sunday, June 21, 2026, featuring a 2026 theme titled “License to Strip.”
The spy-themed show will feature more than 200 Broadway dancers performing choreographed routines at 9:30 p.m. and midnight. The event is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, providing funding for meals, medication, and health care for individuals nationwide living with HIV/AIDS and other personal crises.
“Broadway Bares: License to Strip” is directed by Kellen Stancil, with Paula DeLuise as associate director and Savannah Joy Cobb as assistant director. The choreography team includes John Alix, Mike Baerga, Jessica Castro, Armando Farfan Jr., Billy Griffin, Miles Keeney, Nick Kenkel, Tanner Lane, Reed Luplau, Sarah Meahl, Jenny Oehlwein, Julius Anthony Rubio, and Shani Talmor.
The production is supported by presenting sponsor M∙A∙C Viva Glam and lead corporate sponsors United Airlines and ViiV Healthcare.
General admission tickets start at $75, with various VIP levels available. VIP options include reserved seating, specialty cocktails, and invitations to a private cocktail party hosted by executive producer Jerry Mitchell. Full ticket details can be found at broadwaycares.org/bares.
