Broadway Hearts Backstage
Broadway Hearts Backstage: The Ultimate Broadway Experience!
At Broadway Hearts, we understand the profound impact that live theater can have on a person’s life, and we’re thrilled to share that magic with kids in treatment who have been medically cleared to join us at the theater.
Our Broadway Hearts Backstage program offers unforgettable Broadway experiences and are individually curated for each child in treatment and their family!
Broadway Hearts Backstage experiences include tickets to see a favorite Broadway show — whether in the heart of New York City, with one of our wonderful National Broadway Tours a little closer to home, or at one of our extraordinary partner theaters right in your community!
Broadway Hearts Backstage experiences might also include:
Pre-show meal at one of our amazing partner restaurants
Show memorabilia
Meet, have photos taken and get autographs with cast members (stars!) after the show
The exclusive opportunity to go backstage and meet Broadway stars
Our goal is to create lasting, uplifting memories that these incredible kids and their families can carry with them through whatever challenges lie ahead.
Who is eligible?
-Children ages 4-18 in active treatment or
-Children who have had a critical, life threatening or chronic illness and have completed treatment within the last 12 months
If your child has completed treatment between 1 and 3 years ago, they may be eligible for an alternative local experience.
Please reach out if you have any questions about eligibility within either category. We understand that every child and family is unique, and we do our best to accommodate whenever possible.
All applications are thoughtfully reviewed to ensure that we can safely and appropriately meet the needs of each family, as well as those of our Broadway partners. This helps us create a meaningful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Please fill out our application by clicking on the button below.
If you would like to sponsor a child in treatment for their very own magical Broadway Hearts Backstage experience, please click the donate button and select Broadway Hearts Backstage as your option when giving. Every dollar makes a difference and we are very grateful.
'My experience was nothing short of magical. Not only was the show absolutely phenomenal, but afterwards we got to meet several members of the cast. I got to talk to them about the show and interests I shared with them … that night was simply unforgettable. If every kid gets the experience I had, then you will have created memories to last a lifetime.’ - Shuli Balfour
‘Broadway Hearts made magic happen for our 10 year old who is battling B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She was gifted a weekend full of joy and smiles thanks to the work of this incredible organization. Broadway Hearts and their amazing partners gave her a worry free adventure including a Broadway show and meeting cast members backstage. We are so lucky to be beneficiaries of the wonderful work Broadway Hearts does.’ The Long Family
‘We are so overwhelmed with gratitude … We had the most amazing evening! 5 Napkin was Burger was delicious! Caleb was so excited to be able to see and meet the cast! It truly was such a night of hope and celebration! Thank you Again for being such a Blessing.' - The Visingardi Family
‘We can’t thank you enough for providing such a very special day for Piper and our family. It was absolutely spectacular! … Thank you for giving us something to look forward to and for some carefree and very generous entertainment! We will never forget your thoughtful generosity and amazing organization! Forever grateful’ - The Fitzpatrick Family
‘The show was fantastic, with the whole family having endless laughter from start to finish … We haven't laughed in a long time, Thank you for everything, we are still laughing thanks to you and Broadway Hearts... Xoxo' - The Persaud Family
*In honor of our dear friend and board member, Frank Shankwitz, the creator and co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We are forever grateful for you, Frank.