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Deets: 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 — which will take place live in Times Square on September 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM, rain or shine — will be a marquee event for “Founded By NYC,” the Adams administration’s immersive year-long campaign commemorating 400 years of New York City history.
“Founded By Broadway” 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. Performances and artists are subject to change closer to the final performance date.
Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public. Rain or shine.
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