Since its beginning in 1997, the AIDS Benefit has become one of the staples of The Academy community. 
Twenty-four years ago, Musical Theatre Department alum, and now hit songwriter Justin Tranter (Justin Bieber's "Sorry," Fall Out Boy's "Centuries") had a beautiful idea to put together a student-run variety show that could help raise awareness and advocacy for HIV/AIDS. His vision was to create an entirely student-run show without faculty direction or oversight, but also one that could benefit a great cause.

In the years since the event's inception, Academy students have raised tens of thousands of dollars for AIDS research, support, care, and organizations.

We are happy to celebrate The Academy's 27th anniversary of the AIDS Benefit, and look forward to making it the most successful one yet. Join us in being a part of the experience, and help make a real difference within our community at the 2023 AIDS Benefit.