Broadway’s Happy Place, filled with theatrical treasures, encounters with stars and exclusive auction experiences, welcomed legions of theater lovers from near and far as the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, October 1, 2023.

The 37th annual edition of the biggest day for Broadway fans, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, raised a record-breaking $1,237,179.

The day featured 55 tables of memorable theatrical treasures, 221 live and silent auctions lots offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences and rare collectibles, and 41 of Broadway’s brightest stars signing autographs and taking selfies (not counting the thrillingly unexpected encounters on the street or at tables).

This year’s astounding fundraising will provide meals and medication, health care and hope for all in entertainment and the performing arts, as well as those living with HIV/AIDS or facing other debilitating illnesses in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

See photos and the full story at https://broadwaycares.org/flea2023

Video by Edlyn Gonzalez and Víctor Rodríguez; Video editing by Isabella Danzi