NEW YORK, NY– May 22, 2024 – The Broadway League has released end-of-season statistics for the 2023-2024 season, which began on May 22, 2023, and ended on May 19, 2024. During the 2023-2024 season, Broadway shows yielded $1.54 billion in grosses and total attendance reached 12.3 million. The season included 71 productions, 39 of which were new, that collectively ran a total of 1,471 playing weeks and 11,463 performances. Audiences filled nearly 90% of available seats.

“The 2023-2024 Broadway season was another wonderful year, with attendance of 12.3 million and Broadway shows grossing $1.54 billion dollars. Audiences are responding to the incredible variety of plays, musicals, and specials that we have on Broadway,” said Jason Laks, Interim President of The Broadway League. “Broadway continues to provide a dynamic space for audiences and artists to explore diverse worlds and narratives together and remains a place where everyone can find something they will love to see.”

Overall, the numbers for the 2023-2024 season were similar to last season: The total gross had a small decrease from $1,577,586,897 in 2022-2023 to $1,539,278,706 in 2023-2024. On the other hand, total attendance rose slightly from 12,283,399 last season to 12,287,708, and the percent capacity increased from 88.35% last season to 89.63%.

During the 2023-2024 Broadway season, there were 39 new productions and 32 continuing productions. The 39 productions that opened during the season included: 21 musicals (16 original, five revivals), 16 plays (12 original, four revivals), and two special engagements (two originals).

For full Broadway season statistics, including a detailed breakdown of the last five seasons, visit the Research section of The Broadway League website here.

For more information visit BroadwayLeague.com or follow @BroadwayLeague on Twitter and visit us at Facebook.com/BroadwayLeague. Follow @Broadway on Instagram for more Broadway content.

The Broadway League, founded in 1930, is the national trade association for the Broadway industry representing more than 700 members from nearly 200 national and international markets including theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers as well as suppliers of goods and services to the commercial theatre industry. Key League programs and resources such as Kids’ Night on Broadway®, The Jimmy Awards®/National High School Musical Theatre Awards®, Broadway Bridges®, Black to Broadway, ¡Viva! Broadway®, Broadway Membership Fellows, Broadway Speakers Bureau, and the Internet Broadway Database® (ibdb.com) represent the League’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture within the industry that is geared toward accessibility and advancements of audience development, industry practices, and workforce opportunities. The Broadway League co-administers the dotBroadway top-level domain, providing online visitors assurance that the web address they are accessing is from a verified League member. Since 1967, The Broadway League has been co-presenting the annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards®.

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Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway will be the finale to the three-day Curtain Up Broadway Festival that will include:

Broadway Sing-Alongs

Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

Curtain Up After Dark Concerts

A morning dance warm up with Ailey Extension

“All That Jazz” – A Celebration of Chita Rivera with the Entertainment Community Fund

¡Viva! Broadway^® Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Broadway Block Parties presented by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME)

                   Prudential returns as Curtain Up Broadway Festival title sponsor and hosts new Prudential Stages on Broadway Brought to You by Playbill contest with Brittney Johnson

All Events are Live and Free in Times Square September 8 – 10, 2023

(NEW YORK – August 21, 2023) – Playbill, The Broadway League, and the Times Square Alliance, announce lineup of Broadway shows to be included in the Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway finale concert which will conclude the third-annual Curtain Up Broadway Festival, a three-day outdoor experience in Times Square presented by title sponsor Prudential Financial, with additional support from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, Music Performance Trust Fund, The Film Fund, Open Jar Studios, and Hotel Edison.

The Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway finale concert will be a grand, outdoor event taking place rain or shine on Sunday, September 10 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Duffy Square.  This FREE outdoor concert spotlights marquee talent and showcases current Broadway musicals and plays and will be aired live on WABC TV. Participating shows include: & Juliet; A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical; Aladdin; Back to the Future: The Musical; The Book of Mormon; Chicago; The Cottage; Hadestown; Harmony; How to Dance in Ohio; Jaja’s African Hair Braiding; Kimberly Akimbo; The Lion King; Moulin Rouge! The Musical; The Shark Is Broken; Shucked; SIX; Some Like It Hot; Spamalot; Wicked; and more to be announced.

From Friday September 8 – Sunday September 10, 2023, Curtain Up Broadway Festival brings Broadway to the streets, in the heart of New York City: Times Square. Stretching between 45th and 47th Streets, the festival will include interactive events and performances that are all live, free, and open to the public. #CurtainUpBway

The Curtain Up Broadway Festival will kick off on Friday September 8 at 2:30PM.  The Curtain Up Broadway Festival kicks off with guest speakers from Playbill, The Broadway League, Times Square Alliance, & Prudential Financial, with Broadway guest hosts, special performances, and special and special guests from The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), Hotel Edison, Open Jar Studios, The Entertainment Community Fund, and more. The event will ignite excitement on the main stage and include a celebratory countdown to the official event start.

A scene from last year’s Curtain Up! Broadway Festival. Photo: Heather Gershonowitz.

The Prudential Stages on Broadway Brought to You by Playbill contest hosted by Brittney Johnson, an acclaimed Broadway star who made history playing the title role of “Glinda” in the smash-hit musical “Wicked,” will take place on September 9^th and gives aspiring and emerging artists across the country the opportunity to capitalize on their “Now What?” moment. The winning artists will have the opportunity to network with theatre professionals – like host Brittney Johnson and contest judges Tara Rubin and Allen René Louis – and could walk away with a monetary prize of up to $10,000 plus an opportunity for financial advice from a Prudential Advisor.

Additional events include: ¡Viva! Broadway^® Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Broadway Sing-Alongs throughout the festival on the ‘Belt It Out On Broadway’ stage, Curtain Up After Dark events featuring Broadway Sings and Rockers On Broadway, Ailey’s Revelations dance workshop, multiple Dueling Piano events at the ‘Belt It Out on Broadway’ stage, Broadway Block Parties presented by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), and more to be announced.

For a full list of events, please see the event schedule below.  Visit Playbill.com/CurtainUp for Curtain Up Broadway Festival details (as they are announced).

Fans watch at the 2022 Curtain Up! Broadway Festival in Times Square. Photo: Heather Gershonowitz.

“What better way to kick off a new Broadway season than to celebrate the Curtain Up Broadway Festival in Times Square. This incredible three-day festival will host special concerts, sing-alongs, and workshops, just to name a few of the many exciting events planned,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League. “Last season, Broadway had a total attendance of 12.3 million indicating just how much live theatre means to so many and its pivotal role in NYC’s economic development. We’ll wrap up the weekend with the Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway finale concert on Sunday, September 10^th and thank WABC for returning to live broadcast the star-studded show.”

“We at Playbill are extremely excited to help bring the Curtain Up Broadway Festival to Times Square once again with our friends and partners at Prudential, the Times Square Alliance, and The Broadway League,” said Alex Birsh, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Playbill.  “It brings us so much excitement to welcome all patrons of Times Square to celebrate Broadway in such a fabulous way. Join us in the fun as we celebrate Broadway’s new season during our three days in Times Square, culminating in our finale concert on Sunday.”

“At Prudential, we recognize that Broadway and local theatres help drive inclusion and expand access to the arts for millions of people in New York City and across the globe,” said Susan Somersille Johnson, Prudential’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We are proud to be partnering once again with Playbill, The Broadway League & the Times Square Alliance to help stimulate the local economy and positively impact the industry while giving aspiring and emerging artists the opportunity to capitalize on their “Now What?” moments.”

“Broadway is the beating heart of Times Square and New York City, and we are thrilled to join our great partners at The Broadway League, Playbill, and Prudential to kick off the new season with Curtain Up Broadway Festival,” said Tom Harris, President of the Times Square Alliance.  “We continue to see regularly over 400,000 people pass through Times Square each day, and our hope is that throughout the three-day festival we will see Broadway fans from near and far enjoying this free programming in the heart of Times Square.”

“We are so proud to support live theatre in NYC by once again partnering with Playbill, The Broadway League and the Times Square Alliance to present the Curtain Up! Broadway Festival,” said Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, Pat Swinney Kaufman. “This year our involvement will include a special presentation of the Broadway Block Party, which will provide festival goers multiple opportunities to dance and sing throughout the weekend in NYC’s iconic center of cultural activity, Times Square.”

“Thanks to The Film Fund’s Trustee, Bob Jaffe for joining with the recording industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund in supporting the musicians who make Curtain Up! and all Broadway musicals such a treasured New York experience.”  Dan Beck Trustee, Music Performance Trust Fund.

Join the conversation about Curtain Up Broadway Festival by following @Playbill, @TimesSquareNYC, and @BroadwayLeague and using #CurtainUpBway.

For video assets from Curtain Up 2022 please click here (credit: Playbill).  For photos click here (credit: Heather Gershonowitz for Playbill).

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CURTAIN UP BROADWAY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

The three-day celebration will include the following events below. For a full, detailed listing of events taking place, please visit Playbill.com/CurtainUp.

(Performances are rain or shine, with times and participants subject to change.)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Event: Broadway Sing-Along

Time: 2:00 – 2:30 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Check back for the exciting show announcement shortly!

Event: Official Curtain Up Kick-Off Celebration

Time: 2:30 – 3:00 PM

Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

The Curtain Up Broadway Festival kicks off with guest speakers from Playbill, Times Square Alliance, The Broadway League, & title sponsor Prudential Financial, with Broadway guest hosts, live performances, and special guests from The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF), The Film Fund, Hotel Edison, Open Jar Studios, The Entertainment Community Fund, and more. The event will ignite excitement on the main stage and include a celebratory countdown to the official event start!

Event: The Broadway Block Party presented by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME)

Time: 3:00 – 3:30 PM

Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

Join DJ Mike Borowski as he spins Broadway hits in the middle of Times Square!

Event: Broadway Sing-Along

Time: 3:45 – 4:15 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Check back for the exciting show announcement shortly!

Event: Broadway Sing-Along

Time: 4:30 – 5:00 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Check back for the exciting show announcement shortly!

Concert: “All That Jazz” – A Celebration of Chita Rivera with the Entertainment Community Fund

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

The Entertainment Community Fund, in association with Nouveau Productions, bring together Broadway stars and special guests celebrating nine decades of the incomparable Chita Rivera!  Featuring members of the American Pops Orchestra, the concert will feature performances and stories, shared, and performed by some of the brightest stars on Broadway. Plus, stay for a special appearance by Chita herself – this concert is one not to miss!

Concert: Curtain Up After Dark presents Broadway Sings: Acoustic!

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Presented by Prudential, Curtain Up After Dark welcomes Broadway Sings: Acoustic to the stage! Join Broadway special guests, performers, and band as they present an acoustically driven concert under the golden setting sun. With hit Broadway songs and incredible arrangements, the concert will be one to remember forever!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Event: Ailey’s Revelations dance workshop

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

Everyone can dance with Ailey! Join the processional through Duffy Square as Ailey’s West African drummers and dancers lead New Yorkers of all ages to the Curtain Up mainstage, where you’ll learn modified excerpts of Alvin Ailey’s masterwork, Revelations. Participants are asked to wear comfy clothing.

Event: Broadway Sing-Along

Time: 11:15 – 11:45 AM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Check back for the exciting show announcement shortly!

Event: The Broadway Block Party presented by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME)

Time: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

Join DJ Mike Borowski as he spins Broadway hits in the middle of Times Square!

Event: Belt It Out On Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

Time: 1:00 – 2:15 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Join Prudential all weekend at Belt It Out On Broadway, a series of Dueling Piano show-downs held right in Times Square. From specially themed programs featuring Broadway stars to spirited sing-alongs where audience members choose the tunes, rollicking good fun will be yours for the asking. This session will star pianists Elijah Caldwell and Rachel Kaufman!

Concert: Prudential Stages on Broadway Concert

Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

Hosted by Brittney Johnson, an acclaimed Broadway star who made history playing the title role of Glinda in the smash-hit musical Wicked – the Prudential Stages on Broadway Concert will give (4) four aspiring and emerging artists across the country the opportunity to capitalize on their ‘Now What?’ moment and sing on stage with Johnson in front of theatre professionals like contest judges Tara Rubin and Allen René Louis. The winning aspiring artist will also walk away with a monetary prize of up to $10,000 plus an opportunity for financial advice from a Prudential Advisor.

Event: Belt It Out On Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential (Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Join Prudential all weekend at Belt It Out On Broadway, a series of Dueling Piano show-downs held right in Times Square. From specially themed programs featuring Broadway stars to spirited sing-alongs where audience members choose the tunes, rollicking good fun will be yours for the asking. This session will star pianists Rachel Kaufman and Drew Wutke!

Event: ¡Viva! Broadway Aquí y Allá (Here and There)

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Location: At Mainstage on Duffy Square

¡Viva! Broadway celebrates the dynamic influence that Latin and Hispanic artists have had on the art form of Broadway. Conceived and directed by Luis Salgado, musical direction by Jaime Lozano, and written by Eric Ulloa, the concert is a celebration of history from the inspiration of early songwriters to the authentic voices and stories of Broadway today.

Concert: Curtain Up After Dark presents Rockers on Broadway

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Presented by Prudential, Curtain Up After Dark welcomes the return of Rockers On Broadway: Live in Times Square, benefiting The PATH Fund. Join Broadway’s Donnie Kehr and his band as they rock the stage with Broadway and contemporary rock-n-roll hits, alongside special guests!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Concert: Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM; rain or shine

Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

An exciting, outdoor event that marks the culmination of Curtain Up Broadway Festival, the Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway concert will feature live musical performances and special guest star appearances highlighting the current Broadway season. The concert will be broadcast live on WABC.  Participating shows include: & Juliet; A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical; Aladdin; Back to the Future: The Musical; The Book of Mormon; Chicago; The Cottage; Hadestown; Harmony; How to Dance in Ohio; Jaja’s African Hair Braiding; Kimberly Akimbo; The Lion King; Moulin Rouge! The Musical; The Shark Is Broken; Shucked; SIX; Some Like It Hot; Spamalot; Wicked; and more to be announced.

Event: Belt It Out On Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Join Prudential all weekend at Belt It Out On Broadway, a series of Dueling Piano show-downs held right in Times Square. From specially themed programs featuring Broadway stars to spirited sing-alongs where audience members choose the tunes, rollicking good fun will be yours for the asking. This session will star pianists Sarah Glassman and Drew Wutke!

Playbill

Founded in 1884, Playbill is an internationally known trademark synonymous with theatre and is a symbol of the arts. Playbill Magazine is distributed to every Broadway theatre, most Off-Broadway theaters, and regional theaters and fine arts institutions in over 24 cities across the country. The company’s website, Playbill.com, debuted in 1994 and continues to be the most trusted source of theatre news and information on the web, reaching nearly 2 million unique users per month. Playbill Online boasts the popular subsidiaries The Playbill Store, the online-only store for theatre fans; PLAYBILLder, the make-your-own Playbill site; and Playbill Jobs, the premiere job marketplace for the Broadway industry. Playbill Travel was introduced in 2011, focusing on chartering Broadway-themed cruises and additional vacations worldwide. The newest division, Playbill Events, curates and produces in-person and virtual events annually for audiences worldwide.

The Broadway League

The Broadway League (Charlotte St. Martin, President), founded in 1930, is the national trade association for the Broadway industry representing more than 700 members from nearly 200 national and international markets including theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers as well as suppliers of goods and services to the commercial theatre industry. Key League programs and resources such as Kids’ Night on Broadway^®, The Jimmy Awards^®/National High School Musical Theatre Awards^®, Broadway Bridges^®, Black to Broadway, ¡Viva! Broadway^®, Broadway Membership Fellows, Broadway Speakers Bureau, and the Internet Broadway Database^® (ibdb.com) represent the League’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture within the industry that is geared toward accessibility and advancements of audience development, industry practices, and workforce opportunities. The Broadway League co-administers the dotBroadway top-level domain, providing online visitors assurance that the web address they are accessing is from a verified League member. Since 1967, The Broadway League has been co-presenting the annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards^®. BroadwayLeague.com

Times Square Alliance

The Times Square Alliance works to improve and promote Times Square – cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture, and urban life for over a century. Founded in 1992, the Alliance keeps the neighborhood clean and safe, promotes local businesses, manages area improvements and produces major annual events with partners including New Year’s Eve, Solstice in Times Square and Taste of Times Square. As the custodians of Times Square, the Alliance works every day to improve the quality of life for the neighborhood residents and businesses while driving economic growth in New York City. www.TSQ.org

Prudential Financial, Inc.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better by creating financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise, and innovation for nearly 150 years. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com.

The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) was established in 1948 as a nonprofit independent public service organization whose mission includes contributing to the public knowledge and appreciation of music, as well as making music a part of every child’s life experience. Headquartered in New York City, the tax-exempt MPTF, operating under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code, evolved from a landmark collective bargaining agreement between the American Federation of Musicians and the major recording companies of the day. Today the MPTF is a vital organization that brings music to the public and supplements the income of musicians, all at no cost to those receiving this precious gift of music.  musicpf.org

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Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert
Returns to Times Square

June 18, 2023
11:00am – 12:30pm

www.diversity.broadway

New York, NY – May 11, 2023 – The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative announces the third annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert in Times Square on Sunday, June 18^th from 11:00am – 12:30pm (rain or shine). This free outdoor concert is open to all as the community gathers to honor this important holiday. Black culture and expression will be celebrated by Black Broadway artists performing songs, dances, and spoken word accompanied by live music provided by The Music Performance Trust Fund. Special guest speakers will also make appearances throughout the event.

“We know that the arts can bring people together and it is beautifully evident during Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth as thousands gather in the heart of Times Square to reflect on the importance of this national holiday through live performance,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League. “We thank the Broadway community for helping to make this third annual concert possible.”

This year’s sponsors include United Airlines, M·A·C (Make-up Art Cosmetics), the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, The Music Performance Trust Fund, The Araca Group, Open Jar Studios, and The Times Square Alliance.

American Sign Language interpretation will be provided during Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth. Details about this year’s host and talent line-up will be announced soon. For more information, please visit www.diversity.broadway.

Presented by The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative, Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth creative and production teams include Steve H. Broadnax III as Director and Writer, Rashad McPherson as Music Director, Brian Moreland and Aaliytha Stevens as Executive Producers as well as Co-Chairs of The Broadway League’s Multi-Cultural Task Force, Jhanaë Bonnick as Stage Manager, and Devon Miller of Foresight Theatrical as General Manager.

The goal of Black to Broadway is to inspire deeper engagement with awareness of, and access to Broadway for all Black people. Created by The Broadway League in 2019, this initiative is an industry-wide celebration of the Black community on Broadway – on stage, in the audience, behind the scenes, and as leaders in the Broadway community. To learn more about Black to Broadway, visit BroadwayLeague.com or Diversity.Broadway.

Juneteenth concert in 2022: 2023 Tony Award nominee Alex Newell (‘Shucked’) performs for crowed. Photo: Marc J. Franklin.

EVENT DETAILS

Title: Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth
Date: Sunday, June 18, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm; rain or shine
Location: Duffy Square in Times Square (46^th and 47^th Streets between Broadway and Seventh Avenue)
Cost: Free
Website: www.diversity.broadway

About United
At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers, and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “UAL”.

M·A·C (Make-Up Art Cosmetics) is a leading brand of professional cosmetics and part of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Since its creation in Toronto, Canada, over 30 years ago, the brand’s popularity has grown through a tradition of word-of-mouth endorsement from Makeup Artists, models, photographers, and journalists around the world. M·A·C is now sold in over 130 countries/territories worldwide. Follow M·A·C on TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest (@maccosmetics); become a M·A·C fan on Facebook (facebook.com/MACcosmetics); follow M·A·C on Instagram (instagram.com/maccosmetics) and watch M·A·C videos on YouTube (youtube.com/maccosmetics). For a M·A·C location near you, visit maccosmetics.com.

THE MUSIC PERFORMANCE TRUST FUND (MPTF) was established in 1948 as a nonprofit independent public service organization whose mission includes contributing to the public knowledge and appreciation of music, as well as making music a part of every child’s life experience. Headquartered in New York City, the tax-exempt MPTF, operating under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, evolved from a landmark collective bargaining agreement between the American Federation of Musicians and the major recording companies of the day. Today the MPTF is a vital organization that brings music to the public and supplements the income of musicians, all at no cost to those receiving this precious gift of music.

THE BROADWAY LEAGUE (Charlotte St. Martin, President), founded in 1930, is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. The League’s 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in nearly 200 markets in North America and internationally. Each year, League members bring Broadway to upwards of 30 million people in New York, on Tour across the U.S. and Canada, and around the globe. The Broadway League’s newest category of membership, League Fellows, affords access and benefits to upcoming professionals who represent a diversity of background, ethnicity, experience, and views. The Broadway League annually co-presents the Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards®, one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry.

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Free Kids Meals & Special Offers Announced! 

Exclusive Restaurant and Attraction Deals Available on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

KIDS’ NIGHT ON BROADWAY: Mark your calendar for March 21. 2023 for family fun. Photo: Henry McGee.

KIDS’ NIGHT ON BROADWAY: Family fun at a great price. Photo: Henry McGee.

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KIDS’ NIGHT ON BROADWAY: Mark your calendar for March 21. 2023 for family fun. Photo: Henry McGee.

KIDS’ NIGHT ON BROADWAY: Family fun at a great price. Photo: Henry McGee.

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CURTAIN UP! LIVE FROM BROADWAY CONCERT

CELEBRATES THE NEW BROADWAY SEASON

The Broadway League, in partnership with Playbill and Times Square Alliance, presents Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway finale concert.

Hosts: Amber Ruffin and Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Director: Sammi Cannold
Musical Director: Daryl Waters
Music Provided by: The Music Performance Trust Fund
Written by: Eric Ulloa and Amber Ruffin

Comedian Amber Ruffin will host “Curtain Up! Live from Broadway Concert” with Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Sunday, October 2. Pictured: Amber Ruffin on ‘The Amber Ruffin Show”. Photo: Lloyd Bishop/Peacock.

Featuring performances and special appearances from 19 Broadway shows:
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical; A Strange Loop; Aladdin;
& Juliet ; Beetlejuice; The Book of Mormon; Chicago; Death of a Salesman; Funny Girl; Hadestown; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; Into the Woods; The Lion King; MJ The Musical; Moulin Rouge! The Musical; The Music Man; The Phantom of the Opera; Six; and Wicked.

WHAT: Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway is a free outdoor concert featuring marquee talent from Broadway productions. It is the perfect way to usher in the new Broadway season by spotlighting many of Broadway’s great musicals and plays. Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway marks the culmination of the three-day Curtain Up Broadway Festival and will be broadcast live on WABC.

American Sign Language interpretation will be provided during Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway. Accessibility services secured by Invest In Access.

For more information on Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway, click here.

WHEN: Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 11:00am – 1:00pm; rain or shine
Press Arrival Time: 10:00am Sunday, October 2, 2022

WHERE: Times Square – Mainstage on Duffy Square (Broadway between 46^th & 47^th Streets)
Live Broadcast will be available on WABC

Please note that performances and artists are subject to change.

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The Broadway Block Party

Broadway Sing-Alongs

Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

Curtain Up After Dark Concerts
PLUS

The Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway finale concert with performances & appearances from

Iconic Broadway Musicals, Broadway Plays and Special Guests
Aired Live on WABC

Prudential returns as Curtain Up Broadway Festival title sponsor to help support the return and revival of New York City’s Broadway Theatre

All Events are Live and Free in Times Square September 30-October 2, 2022

(Times Square – September 1, 2022) – Playbill, The Broadway League, the Times Square Alliance, and Prudential Financial announce details and talent for Curtain Up Broadway Festival, a three-day outdoor experience in Times Square presented by title sponsor Prudential Financial; sponsored in part by Wagoneer and Audible Theater, with additional support from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and Music Performance Trust Fund.

Curtain Up Broadway Festival will bring Broadway to the streets of New York City in Times Square on Broadway stretching between 45^th and 48^th Streets. Over fifteen unique events will take place on stages in Duffy Square (7^th Ave. & 46^th St.) and on Broadway between 45^th and 48^th Streets. All interactive events and performances are live, free, and open to the public. This is the second year that Prudential is the title sponsor of Curtain Up in Times Square and is proud to be a rock of support for the Broadway community.

The three-day celebration will include the following headlining events:

The Curtain Up Broadway Festival will kick off on Friday September 30 at 2PM. This exciting mainstage event will feature speakers and special guests including music director James Sampliner, Broadway stars such as Norm Lewis and more to be announced. Fans will join the Broadway community for a celebratory countdown to the official start of the festival!

The Broadway Block Party will take place on Friday, September 30 at 5PM on Duffy Square and will invite revelers to dance and sing to classic and contemporary Broadway songs with live DJ sets and guest performances all in the heart of New York City: Times Square.

The party continues into the night with Curtain Up After Dark concerts sponsored by Prudential.  Broadway Sings: The Golden Age of Broadway will take place on Friday, September 30 at 6:30PM featuring the Broadway Sings Band and special Broadway performers T. Oliver Reid, Conrad Ricamora, Jeanna de Waal, Morgan James, Corey Mach and more, singing under the golden setting sun. Rockers on Broadway: Live in Times Square and Benefiting The PATH Fund will take place on Saturday, October 1 at 6:30PM featuring Donnie Kehr and his band alongside special guests including Rob Evan, N’Kenge, Jen Perry, Max Sangerman, Jeremy Schoenfeld, Sam Behr and more on stage with Broadway and contemporary rock ‘n’ roll hits. Opportunities to donate to The PATH Fund will be made possible on audience’s mobile devices.

The Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway finale concert is a grand, outdoor event that marks the culmination of the Curtain Up Broadway Festival. Taking place rain or shine on Sunday, October 2 at 11:00 AM in Duffy Square, the concert, with direction by Sammi Cannold and musical direction by Daryl Waters, will spotlight marquee talent from Broadway productions and celebrate the new season on Broadway. For those who cannot attend in person, it will be broadcast live on WABC. Participating shows will be announced by The Broadway League at a later date.

Throughout the celebratory weekend, Broadway fans will have the unique opportunity to join a wide variety of interactive experiences, events, and intimate concerts including Broadway Sing-Alongs, The Sing for Hope Piano, Playbill: The Game Show LIVE, a dance workshop with Ailey, and more.

For a full list of events, please see the event schedule below. Visit Playbill.com/CurtainUp for Curtain Up Broadway Festival details (as they are announced) as well as a special Guide to All-Things Curtain Up.

“Curtain Up Broadway Festival is a celebration of Broadway and the great city of New York, and it is a perfect way to kick off a brand-new season packed with an incredible array of new shows,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League. “With 17 Broadway shows already scheduled to open through December, and at least that amount scheduled to open in the spring, we are in for a season jam packed with something for everyone. Broadway’s return brings a newfound vibrancy to the city and its heart, Times Square, and the Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway finale concert on Sunday, October 2, featuring some new shows, some long running shows, and recent Tony winning shows, is the perfect opportunity to honor that. WABC is broadcasting the event live and reminding us ‘there’s a little bit of Broadway in everyone!’”

“We at Playbill are extremely excited to help bring Curtain Up Broadway Festival to Times Square once again with our friends and partners at Prudential, the Times Square Alliance, and The Broadway League,” said Alex Birsh, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Playbill. “It has been invigorating to see Broadway thrive upon its return, and we look forward to celebrating the upcoming success of the 2022-23 Broadway season with our three-day extravaganza in the heart of the Theatre District. For three incredible days, Times Square takes center stage featuring an array of Broadway talent and spirited fans who will join together to revel in the artistry and influence of musical theatre and plays.”

“At Prudential, we recognize that Broadway is a vital cultural and economic driver with global reach.  After the pandemic pause, Broadway’s comeback is more important than ever,” said Susan Somersille Johnson, Prudential’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Prudential has always rallied to help people and communities, and we are committed to being an unwavering rock of support to keep the lights of Broadway shining bright and bring the magic of the arts to everyone.”

“Broadway has been back for just over a year now and we have seen its impact on Times Square and the city which is a perfect opportunity for us to celebrate with our partners at Playbill, The Broadway League and Prudential with Curtain Up Broadway Festival,” said Tom Harris, President of the Times Square Alliance. “We are regularly seeing over 400,000 people in Times Square and we know that includes audiences, artists and backstage folk making their way to shows throughout Times Square and we encourage them all to enjoy our amazing restaurants, hotels, retailers and other live entertainment venues.”

“We’re thrilled to join The Broadway League, Playbill and the Times Square Alliance to celebrate the talent and shows that make NYC the creative capital of the world,” said Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, Anne del Castillo. “The Curtain Up Broadway Festival is a joyous event taking place in the heart of NYC, Times Square, over three days, and is bookended by our signature Broadway in the Boros series, which kicks off in Brooklyn on September 16 and ends on Staten Island on October 14.”

“The Recording Industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund is proud to support Curtain Up Broadway Festival, a wonderfully unique three-day celebration of Broadway’s triumphant return. There is nothing more fun than free, live concerts featuring the music and performers from so many current and new musicals. Welcome back!” Dan Beck Trustee, Music Performance Trust Fund.

Event organizers will continue to follow the city, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines and will inform the public of any changes to the event protocols or schedule.

Join the conversation about Curtain Up Broadway Festival by following @Playbill, @TimesSquareNYC, and @BroadwayLeague and using #CurtainUpBway.

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CURTAIN UP BROADWAY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

The three-day celebration will include the following events below. For a full, detailed listing of events taking place, please visit Playbill.com/CurtainUp.

*Performers are subject to change.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER  30

Event: Official Curtain Up Kick-Off Celebration

Time: 2:00-3:00 PM

Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

Curtain Up Broadway Festival kicks-off with guest speakers from Playbill, The Broadway League, the Times Square Alliance, and title sponsor Prudential, with special guest speakers. Performances will be part of the event by Broadway Stars Norm Lewis and more to be announced, under the direction of music director James Sampliner.  The event will ignite excitement on the mainstage and include a celebratory countdown to the official event start!

Event: CHICAGO Sing-Along

Time: 3:00-3:30 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Hotcha! We’re playin’ songs fast and loose from the musical CHICAGO, currently celebrating 25 years on Broadway! Audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs and all that jazz in the heart of Times Square.

Event: WICKED Sing-Along

Time: 3:45-4:15 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

We couldn’t be happier to have pianist Paul Losel lead a WICKED sing-along.  Audiences can sing-along to the show’s thrillifying songs in the heart of Times Square!

Event: The Broadway Block Party

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Location: At Mainstage on Duffy Square

Join Prudential, Playbill, and the Times Square Alliance as they celebrate the kick-off to Curtain Up Broadway Festival. Times Square will “ignite the night” with THE BROADWAY BLOCK PARTY – a large-scale street party that invites revelers to dance and sing to classic and contemporary Broadway songs and performances in the heart of New York City: Times Square. Guests will experience a celebration like no other, while entertained by Broadway DJ Mike Borowski, guest performers Christine Dwyer (Wicked), Matt DeAngelis (Waitress), Apollo Levine (MJ), Raymond J Lee (Groundhog Day) and more to be announced. #BwayBlockParty.

Event: Curtain Up After Dark

Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Presented by Prudential, Curtain Up After Dark welcomes Broadway Sings: The Golden Age of Broadway. Join the Broadway Sings Band and special Broadway performers T. Oliver Reid, Conrad Ricamora (The King and I), Kennedy Caughell (Paradise Square), Morgan James (Motown the Musical), Jeanna de Waal (Diana), Corey Mach (Kinky Boots) and more to be announced, as they present a concert filled with Broadway songs under the golden setting sun. With hit Broadway songs “jazzed up”, audience members will help choose the next song using their mobile devices!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

Event: Ailey’s Revelations dance workshop

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

Everyone can dance with Ailey! Join the processional through Duffy Square as Ailey’s West African drummers and dancers lead New Yorkers of all ages to the Curtain Up mainstage, where you’ll learn modified excerpts of Alvin Ailey’s masterwork, Revelations. Participants are asked to wear comfy clothing.

Event: Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

Time: 12:30-2:00 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential (Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Join Prudential all weekend at Belt It Out On Broadway, a series of Dueling Piano show-downs held right in Times Square. From specially themed programs featuring Broadway stars to spirited sing-alongs where audience members choose the tunes, rollicking good fun will be yours for the asking.

Event: Playbill: The Game Show LIVE!

Time: 1:00-1:30 PM

Location: At Mainstage on Duffy Square

Join us in Times Square as Broadway Stars take part in the first-ever live Playbill: The Game Show – where theatre’s brightest stars prove how much they know about Broadway! Watch as participants test their knowledge of all-things Broadway in a fun and fast-paced game, hosted by Chris Sieber (Company).

Event: Audible Theater Special Concert Presentation

Time: 3:00-3:45 PM

Location: Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

Audible Theater makes outstanding performances and powerful storytelling available to millions globally. Audible hosts and produces a wide variety of live performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre, Audible’s creative home for live performances in New York. Audible adapts these live shows for audio and creates Audible Original plays made expressly for the listening experience.

Event: Prudential Dueling Pianos

Time: 4:00-5:00 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Join Prudential all weekend at Belt It Out On Broadway, a series of Dueling Piano show-downs held right in Times Square. From specially themed programs featuring Broadway stars to spirited sing-alongs where audience members choose the tunes, rollicking good fun will be yours for the asking.

Event: Setting The Stage

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Location: At Mainstage on Duffy Square

Presented by The Entertainment Community Fund, Setting the Stage is a star-studded concert with details to be announced shortly. Join us as the main stage comes alive and celebrates with song!

Event: Curtain Up After Dark

Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Location in Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Presented by Prudential, Curtain Up After Dark welcomes Rockers on Broadway: Live in Times Square, benefitting The PATH Fund. Join Broadway’s Donnie Kehr and his band as they rock the stage with Broadway and contemporary rock-n-roll hits, alongside special guests including Rob Evan (Jekyll & Hyde), N’Kenge (Caroline, or Change) Jen Perry (Kinky Boots), Max Sangerman (Smokey Joe’s Café), Jeremy Schoenfeld, Sam Behr and more. Audiences can get in on the action and choose songs during the show by donating to The PATH Fund on their mobile devices.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

Concert: Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM; rain or shine

Location: Mainstage on Duffy Square

A grand, outdoor event that marks the culmination of Curtain Up Broadway Festival, this concert, with creative direction by Sammi Cannold and musical direction by Daryl Waters, will spotlight marquee talent from Broadway productions, showcasing the new Broadway season. This concert will also be airing live on WABC. Participating shows will be announced by The Broadway League at a later date.

Event: Prudential Dueling Pianos

Time: 1:00-3:00 PM

Location: Belt it Out on Broadway Dueling Pianos Presented by Prudential

(Times Square bet, 45^th and 46^th Streets)

Join Prudential all weekend at Belt It Out On Broadway, a series of Dueling Piano show-downs held right in Times Square. From specially themed programs featuring Broadway stars to spirited sing-alongs where audience members choose the tunes, rollicking good fun will be yours for the asking.

DAILY

Event: Sing for Hope Piano Concerts and Free Play

Time: Check Daily Schedule

Location: Broadway between 47^th and 48^th Streets

Located on Broadway between 47^th and 48^th Streets, guests can take photos, play a tune or two or enjoy a concert on Playbill’s Sing for Hope Piano! Special guest pianists Rachel Kaufman (Speakeasy Magik), Steven Jamail (Born For This) and Kevin B. Winebold will take to the keys, playing contemporary and classic Broadway tunes for all to enjoy. Performance schedules will be posted daily at the Sing for Hope piano. For more information on Sing for Hope, check out their website.

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Playbill

Founded in 1884, Playbill is an internationally known trademark synonymous with theatre and is a symbol of the arts. Playbill Magazine is distributed to every Broadway theatre, most Off-Broadway theaters, and regional theaters and fine arts institutions in over 24 cities across the country. The company’s website, Playbill.com, debuted in 1994 and continues to be the most trusted source of theatre news and information on the web, reaching nearly 2 million unique users per month. Playbill Online boasts the popular subsidiaries The Playbill Store, the online-only store for theatre fans; PLAYBILLder, the make-your-own Playbill site; and Playbill Jobs, the premiere job marketplace for the Broadway industry. Playbill Travel was introduced in 2011, focusing on chartering Broadway-themed cruises and additional vacations worldwide. The newest division, Playbill Events, curates and produces in-person and virtual events annually for audiences worldwide.

The Broadway League

The Broadway League (Charlotte St. Martin, President), founded in 1930, is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. The League’s 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in nearly 200 markets in North America and internationally. Each year, League members bring Broadway to upwards of 30 million people in New York, on tour across the U.S. and Canada, and around the globe. The Broadway League’s newest category of membership, League Fellows, affords access and benefits to upcoming professionals who represent a diversity of background, ethnicity, experience, and views. The Broadway League annually co-presents the Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards®, one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry.

Key League programs and resources include Kids’ Night on Broadway®, The Jimmy Awards®, Stars in the Alley®, Viva Broadway, Black to Broadway, Internet Broadway Database® (ibdb.com), Broadway.org, SpotlightonBroadway.com, Commercial Theater Institute (with TDF), as well as numerous conferences and forums for our members. Broadway Bridges®, is aimed at giving every New York City public high school student the opportunity to see a Broadway show before graduation. TheatreAccessNYC (co-produced with TDF) is the one-stop website of accessible Broadway performances for theatregoers with disabilities. Broadway.org is the League’s official on-line headquarters for Broadway in NYC, on tour, and internationally.

For more information visit BroadwayLeague.com or follow @BroadwayLeague on Twitter and visit us at Facebook.com/BroadwayLeague. Follow @Broadway on Instagram for more Broadway content.

Broadway theatres are filled with an exciting array of new and classic musicals and plays, providing the perfect experience for every audience. Great seats are available at every price point and are easy to buy online, by phone, or in person at theatre box offices. It’s always the perfect time to see a show. Broadway performs every day of the week at multiple curtain times to accommodate every schedule.

Times Square Alliance

The Times Square Alliance works to improve and promote Times Square – cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture, and urban life for over a century. Founded in 1992, the Alliance keeps the neighborhood clean and safe, promotes local businesses, manages area improvements and produces major annual events with partners including New Year’s Eve, Solstice in Times Square and Taste of Times Square. As the custodians of Times Square, the Alliance works every day to improve the quality of life for the neighborhood residents and businesses while driving economic growth in New York City. www.TSQ.org

Prudential Financial, Inc.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2021, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help to make lives better by creating financial opportunity for more people. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com.

The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) was established in 1948 as a nonprofit independent public service organization whose mission includes contributing to the public knowledge and appreciation of music, as well as making music a part of every child’s life experience. Headquartered in New York City, the tax-exempt MPTF, operating under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code, evolved from a landmark collective bargaining agreement between the American Federation of Musicians and the major recording companies of the day. Today the MPTF is a vital organization that brings music to the public and supplements the income of musicians, all at no cost to those receiving this precious gift of music.

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New York, NY – May 20, 2022 – The Broadway League announced today that the owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theatres in New York City will extend the current mask requirement for audiences through at least June 30, 2022.

Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League said, “We’re thrilled that nearly a quarter of a million people are attending Broadway shows weekly in this exciting spring season. As always, the safety and security of our cast, crew, and audience has been our top priority. By maintaining our audience masking requirement through at least the month of June, we intend to continue that track record of safety for all, despite the Omicron subvariants.”

Audience masking protocols for July and beyond will be announced in June.

And for all theatre lovers around the world, tune into the Tony Awards^® on June 12 beginning at 7:00pm EST on Paramount Plus and at 8:00pm EST on CBS to see the finest Broadway has to offer!

For more information visit BroadwayLeague.com or follow @BroadwayLeague on Twitter and visit us at Facebook.com/BroadwayLeague. Follow @Broadway on Instagram for more Broadway content.

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New York, NY – April 15, 2022 – The Broadway League announced today that the owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theatres in New York City will extend the current mask requirement for audiences through at least May 31, 2022, but many will no longer check vaccination status after April 30, 2022.

Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League, said, “Since resuming performances last fall, over five million attendees have seen a Broadway show, and the safety and security of our cast, crew, and audience has been our top priority. Our intention is that by maintaining strict audience masking through at least the month of May, we will continue that track record of safety for all. And of course, we urge everyone to get vaccinated.”

While masking mandates will remain in place at all Broadway theatres through at least May 31, many theatres may no longer require that audience members provide proof of vaccination. Please consult the show website or point of purchase for information about proof of vaccination requirements for your show. 

Audience masking protocols for June and beyond will be announced in May.