Going all-in for the Broadway community
As the first-ever presenting sponsor of Broadway Bets, Broadway's official game night, Thomas S. Perakos has made a pioneering leadership commitment of more than $1 million to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
The gift, made in partnership with The Perakos Family Cares Foundation, focuses on wellness, health care and health insurance, mental health support, counseling and emergency assistance for all members of the Broadway and theater community during their critical times of need.
“Even more lifesaving support will reach people in need thanks to our new King of Hearts, Thomas S. Perakos, and his extraordinary donation and commitment of more than $1 million.”
DANNY WHITMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS
“His passion for ensuring people in our industry can access essential health care and support was immediately clear. His generosity is bringing Broadway's biggest power players together for an unforgettable evening that makes a lifesaving impact.”
JONATHAN GROFF, TONY AWARD WINNER & BROADWAY CARES TRUSTEE
Broadway Bets · May 18, 2026
An electric evening of Texas Hold 'em poker and casino games at New York's historic Edison Ballroom. The ninth edition welcomed the largest field of players in the event's history and raised a record-breaking $989,528, bringing Broadway Bets' lifetime total for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to nearly $3.7 million. Event photos at broadwaycares.org/bets2026photos.