Times Square will briefly trade traffic for show tunes when Broadway Week stages a no-cost concert on Sunday, Sept. 7. For 90 minutes, performers from 23 current Broadway productions will turn the crossroads of the world into an open-air theater.
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Broadway Week in NYC brings free concert to Times Square
Photo by New York Daily News
Key Takeaways:
- Broadway Week is bringing a public, free concert to Times Square.
- Cast members from 23 current Broadway productions will perform.
- The event occurs Sunday, Sept. 7.
- Show time runs 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Admission is free of charge.
Broadway Week Hits the Street
For one morning this September, Midtown Manhattan’s neon canyon will pulse with live show tunes instead of honking taxis. A free Times Square concert, announced as part of Broadway Week, is set for Sunday, Sept. 7.
Event at a Glance
Date: Sunday, Sept. 7
Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Times Square, New York City
Cost: Free
Twenty-Three Shows, One Stage
“The free show will feature cast members from 23 current Broadway productions performing on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,” organizers told the New York Daily News. That roster represents nearly half the active shows lighting up Broadway marquees this season, offering audiences a sampler of voices and choreography without stepping inside a theater.
Part of Broadway Week
Now a fixture on New York’s cultural calendar, Broadway Week pairs ticket promotions with public events geared toward locals and tourists. This Times Square concert stands out as its most accessible offering: no lines, no ticket fees—just 90 minutes of unfettered Broadway energy.
An Open Invitation
Whether commuters pause on their way to brunch or travelers stake out a front-row spot beneath the digital billboards, the September 7 concert promises a rare mash-up: the grandeur of Broadway and the electricity of Times Square, free for anyone willing to listen.
