Broadway Cares launched a new annual concert event, Broadway Dream Roles, April 28 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (the current home of Moulin Rouge! The Musical).

The evening featured a mix of Broadway favorites and rising stars stepping into roles they have longed to play, but never had the opportunity to. Each performance had a story attached, whether it was a role the artist narrowly missed, a wish never voiced aloud, or more.

Jasmine Amy Rogers, who recently received a 2025 Tony nomination for her performance in the title role of BOOP! The Musical, closed the evening with Broadway Cares’ mobilizing anthem, “Help Is on the Way,” written by David Friedman. Watch her performance in the video above, and check out other highlights from the fundraiser in the video below.

Tony winner and 2025 Tony nominee Kara Young, who recently returned to Broadway in Purpose, hosted the evening.

Also taking part in the one-night-only event were Erich Bergen, currently co-starring in BOOP! The Musical; Emmy winner and Tony nominee Liz Callaway; Olivier winner and 2025 Tony nominee Tom Francis, currently making his Broadway debut in Sunset Blvd.; Grammy and Tony winner Jennifer Holliday, who originated the role of Effie in Dreamgirls; Olivier winner Lesli Margherita, currently playing Tessie Tura in the revival of Gypsy; Jimin Moon, who understudies the role of Joe Gillis in Sunset; Zachary Noah Piser, who can currently be seen in Redwood; The Broadway Boys; two-time Tony winner Andrea Martin; stars of the Tony-nominated Operation Mincemeat, David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone, and Zoë Roberts; and 2024 Jimmy Award winner Damson Chola Jr.

Broadway Cares is one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of the American theatre community, since 1988 Broadway Cares has awarded more than $300 million for essential services for people with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States.

Other annual Broadway Cares events include Red Bucket Follies, Broadway Backwards, Broadway Bares, the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, and more.

The evening was produced by and benefited Broadway Cares. Visit BroadwayCares.org.

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Photos: Jennifer Holliday, Tom Francis, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More Sing Their Broadway Dream Roles

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