New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Tourism + Conventions (NYC Tourism), and The Broadway League announced “Founded By Broadway,” a free live concert to celebrate the 400th anniversary of New York City and spotlight Broadway’s vital role in the city’s history.
The concert will take place live in Times Square on September 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM, rain or shine and will celebrate the past, present, and future of Broadway, with performances and appearances by some of Broadway’s newest and most celebrated shows, including Aladdin, & Juliet, The Book of Mormon, Buena Vista Social Club, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Chicago, Death Becomes Her, The Great Gatsby, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Hell’s Kitchen, Just in Time, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Maybe Happy Ending, MJ, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, The Outsiders, Punch, SIX: The Musical, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and Wicked. All performances will be accompanied by live music courtesy of The Music Performance Trust Fund and the Film Funds.
Event Details
Title: Founded By Broadway
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Time: 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.; rain or shine
Location: Duffy Square in Times Square (West 46th and West 47th Streets between Broadway and Seventh Avenue)
Cost: Free