Revisit Highlights From the History of Broadway Barks With Audra McDonald, Gavin Creel, and More

As previously reported, the 22nd installment of Broadway Barks, the annual dog and cat adoption event co-founded by Bernadette Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore, will be held virtually July 16 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Broadway Barks Across America, which will stream on YouTube, will be hosted by three-time Tony recipient Peters beginning at 7:30 PM ET and will feature adoptable animals presented by celebrities from across the country.

Broadway Barks was founded in 1999. Since its creation, more than 2,000 cats and dogs have been adopted thanks to a bit of help from their famous Broadway pals. Approximately 85 percent of these furry friends have successfully found forever homes.

In honor of Broadway Barks, look back at highlights from the event's history.

Look Back at Broadway Barks Over the Years

Broadway_Barks_14_Lookback_2012_Mary_Tyler_Moore_Bernadette_Peters_Angela_Lansbury_HR — Look Back at Broadway Barks Over the Years

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Broadway_Barks_6_Lookback_2004_Neil_Patrick_Harris_HR — Neil Patrick Harris, 2004

Broadway_Barks_6_Lookback_2004_Laura_Linney_HR — Laura Linney, 2004

Broadway_Barks_6_Lookback_2004_Swoosie_Kurtz_HR — Swoosie Kurtz, 2004

Broadway_Barks_6_Lookback_2004_Eric_Stoltz_HR — Eric Stoltz, 2004

Broadway_Barks_6_Lookback_2004_Elizabeth_Berkley_HR — Elizabeth Berkley, 2004

Broadway_Barks_8_Lookback_2006_HR — Bernadette Peters, Keegan-Michael Key, and Mary Tyler Moore,

Broadway_Barks_8_Lookback_2006_Russell_Tovey_Jacob_Young_HR — Russell Tovey and Jacob Young, 2006

Broadway_Barks_8_Lookback_Christine_Ebersole_2006_HR — Christine Ebersole, 2006

Broadway_Barks_9_Lookback_2007_Cheyenne_Jackson_Kerry_Butler_Laura_Bell_Bundy_Orfeh_Andy_Karl_HR — Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Laura Bell Bundy, Orfeh, and Andy Karl, 2007

Broadway_Barks_9_Lookback_2007_Laura_Bell_Bundy_HR — Laura Bell Bundy, 2007

Broadway_Barks_9_Lookback_2007_Lea_Michele_HR — Lea Michele

Broadway_Barks_9_Lookback_2007_HR — Lea Michele, 2007

Broadway_Barks_9_Lookback_2007_Lisa_Rinna_HR — Lisa Rinna, 2007

Mary Tyler Moore, Maddie and Bernadette Peters

Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore

Photo by Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Judy McLane, Gina Ferrell and Beth Leavel

Sara Jean Ford, Kevin David Thomas, Leigh Ann Larkin, Bernadette Peters, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Ramona Mallory and Erin Davie

Heidi Blickenstaff and Olive Blickenstaff, 2011

Broadway_Barks_14_Lookback_2012_Joel_Grey_Bernadette_Peters_HR — Joel Grey and Bernadette Peters, 2012

Broadway_Barks_14_Lookback_2012_Angela_Lansbury_HR — Angela Lansbury, 2012

Broadway_Barks_14_Lookback_Cristin_Milioti_HR — Cristin Milioti, 2012

Broadway_Barks_Lookback_2012_Andrew_Rannells_Rory_O'Malley_HR — Andrew Rannells and Rory O'Malley, 2012

Courtesy of Broadway Barks

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