The fifth annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, presented by The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative, will be held June 19 at Duffy Square in Times Square.
Tony winner Kara Young and Jon Michael Hill, who are both 2025 Tony nominees for their performances for the Tony-nominated play Purpose, will host the free outdoor concert that honors Black artistry,
culture, and unity.
The event, which runs 11 AM-12:30 PM rain or shine, will feature an all-Black Broadway cast performing Broadway musical numbers, including soon-to-be announced cast members from Aladdin; & Juliet; BOOP! The Musical; Buena Vista Social Club; Chicago; The Great Gatsby; Gypsy; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; Hell's Kitchen; The Lion King; MJ the Musical; Moulin Rouge! The Musical; Real Women Have Curves; Six; Smash; and Wicked. The fifth annual event will also see the return of the kids of Young Gifted and Broadway. All performances will be accompanied by live music.
Information on The Juneteenth Legacy Award winner will be announced at a later date.
“Now in its fifth year, Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth continues to commemorate the importance of this national holiday through music, dance, and community,� said Jason Laks, president of The Broadway League, in a statement. “It’s incredibly meaningful to see the Broadway community and audiences come together in Times Square to celebrate, and we are deeply grateful for the support of our partners and sponsors that allow us to make this annual event so special.�
The creative and production teams include director and writer Steve H. Broadnax III, music director Rashad McPherson, executive producers Devon Miller and Kendra Whitlock Ingram, stage manager Monet Thibou, and general manager Devon Miller of Foresight Theatrical.
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.
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