Broadway Barks, New York City, July 11, 2009
July 8, 2009 by Paris and John
Filed under Events
Saturday, July 11 will mark the 11th anniversary of Broadway Barks, a star-studded dog and cat adopt-a-thon that benefits NYC animal shelters and adoption agencies. Produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and sponsored by the ASPCA and Pedigree with additional sponsorship by the New York Times, this event is hosted by Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters.
Drawing an expected 7,000 theater fans, pet owners, and animal lovers, the day showcases adoptable pets from over 26 animal shelters from the New York City area.
According to Mary Tyler Moore, “In 2002, the rate of euthanasia among shelter animals was at 74 percent of total intake. We are proud that as a result of our efforts, in 2008, the number of animals killed in NYC shelters has dropped to 39 percent of total intake. That means nearly 15,000 fewer animals have been euthanized in our city’s shelters compared to 2003.”
Bernadette Peters (who adopted her dogs, Kramer and Stella, from the ASPCA and the AC&C) commented, “We’re doing our part to make New York City a more humane place for animals. Through our collaborative efforts, of which Broadway Barks is a part, we’re moving steadily toward our goal of ensuring that every healthy and treatable dog and cat in New York City has a home.”
Along with adoptable animals, the event will also feature celebrity-autographed memorabilia to benefit the shelters.
Stars: The event will definitely be a star-studded one; along with Moore and Peters, adoptable animals will be presented by:
Ashanti (The Wiz), Elizabeth Ashley (August: Osage County), Jayne Atkinson (Blithe Spirit), Stephanie J. Block (9 to 5), Matt Cavanaugh (West Side Story), Michael Cerveris, Gavin Creel (Hair), Hope Davis (God of Carnage), Christine Ebersole (Blithe Spirit), Rupert Everett (Blithe Spirit), Tovah Feldshuh (Irena’s Vow), Sutton Foster (Shrek), John Glover (Waiting for Godot), Lauren Graham (Guys and Dolls), Kate Jennings Grant (Guys and Dolls), Haydn Gwynne (Billy Elliot), Ernie Hudson (Joe Turner’s Come and Gone), Allison Janney (9 to 5), Gregory Jbara (Billy Elliot), Andy Karl (9 to 5), Marc Kudisch (9 to 5), Angela Lansbury (Blithe Spirit), Michael Mastro (West Side Story), Judy McLane (Mamma Mia!), Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages), Audra McDonald (Twelfth Night), Becki Newton (Ugly Betty), Karen Olivo (West Side Story), David Hyde Pierce (Accent on Youth), Alice Ripley (Next to Normal), Bryce Ryness (Hair), Christopher Sieber (Shrek), J. Robert Spencer (Next to Normal), Will Swenson (Hair), John Tartaglia (Shrek), Harriet Walter (Mary Stuart), Chandler Williams (Mary Stuart) and famed Broadway animal trainer, Bill Berloni with his pal, Nigel (Toto in The Wiz at Encores!)
When: Saturday, July 11, 2009; events begin at 3:30 p.m.; celebrity presentations of pets from citywide animal shelters held between 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Bernadette Peters will hold a signing of her book, Broadway Barks, at 1:00 PM.
Where: Shubert Alley (located between 44th and 45th Streets, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), New York City
For more information:
- call (212) 840-0770, extension 477
- visit www.broadwaybarks.com
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