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Broadway Bets Moves to Edison Ballroom May 18 as First Presenting Sponsor Commits $1 Million-Plus

Thomas S. Perakos’ five-year pledge targets health care, insurance, mental health support, counseling, plus emergency assistance for theater workers.

Overview

  • Broadway Cares’ annual poker fundraiser relocates from Sardi’s to the Edison Ballroom, with tickets and table sponsorships on sale now.
  • Doors open at 6:30 PM with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and the Texas Hold ’em tournament begins at 7:30 PM, with guest passes available for additional casino games.
  • Perakos is named the event’s first presenting sponsor in partnership with The Perakos Family Cares Foundation, committing more than $1 million over five years.
  • Tournament directors are Mark Shacket, Brett Sirota, and Alex Wolfe, with founding co-chairs Robert E. Wankel and the late Paul Libin.
  • Last year’s event raised a record $546,500, bringing the eight-edition total to $2.7 million, and this year includes a Mina Newman menu, open bar, and support from partners including City National Bank, United Airlines, and The New York Times.