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Broadway Flea Market Returns for 40th Edition in Times Square

The annual fundraiser will raise money for Broadway Cares to provide health care and emergency aid for theatre workers.

Overview

  • The 40th Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will transform West 44th and 45th Streets, Shubert Alley, and part of Times Square on Sunday, Sept. 27, with in-person programming from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Early online bidding is live through 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 25, the Shubert Alley silent auction will open new lots every 30 minutes from 10 a.m., and a live auction begins in Times Square at 5 p.m.; proxy bidding is available for remote participants.
  • Fans can pay a $30 donation for access to the autograph table during three shifts between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., bring up to two items to be signed, and purchase photo opportunities with performers.
  • More than 60 vendor tables will be run by current Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and theatrical organizations, offering signed Playbills, posters, props, costumes, and one-of-a-kind experiences such as walk-on roles, pit seats, and shadowing stage managers.
  • Proceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which provides health care and emergency financial support to artists; last year’s market raised a record $1,633,803 and Broadway Cares is also running FleaBay on eBay to expand bidding beyond New York City.