Founded By Broadway: Celebrate New York City at a Free Live Concert Featuring 23 Broadway Shows

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Tourism + Conventions, and The Broadway League are proud to present “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 11:00AM, rain or shine and is a marquee event for “Founded By NYC,” the City’s immersive year-long campaign commemorating 400 years of New York City history.

Founded By Broadway will feature performances and appearances from 23 celebrated Broadway 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.

Performances and artists are subject to change closer to the final performance date.