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Broadway on Broadway

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Broadway on Broadway Summary
Event Overview: Broadway on Broadway is a free Broadway event that takes place each year in Times Square. This event is managed by the Broadway League and is a free outdoor concert NYC for everyone to enjoy. This free Broadway event features a mix of songs from old and new Broadway show and celebrates the premieres of many of Broadway's fall lineup.
What to Expect: This free Broadway event is a free sample of what all the new shows - as well as many of the classic shows - have to offer as songs and dance. It is also a chance for many people to see what the Broadway season is going to be like at no cost to them before they decide whether they want to go to any shows.
- Preview: Many of the songs performed during the free outdoor concert NYC are samples from the Broadway shows that are premiering during the month of September. This preview gives the attendees of the free concert an idea of what to expect from some of the Broadway shows that season.
- Classics: Some of Broadway's most popular shows and songs are also included in this free Broadway event. It gives tribute to the best shows and brings some of their most famous songs to fans who may not have gotten a chance to see them in the actual show.
- Free: Seeing 'free' and 'broadway' together rarely happens, but Broadway on Broadway is a rare exception. This free Broadway event comes at no cost to anyone in attendance.
Inside Knowledge: Broadway on Broadway first began in 1992 when the event was used to welcome people to the National Democratic Convention that year. It was so popular that the Broadway League decided to host this free concert each year in September.
Event Hints:
- Be ready for a long day: There are a ton of acts that are performed during this concert. Expect the day to be long and prepare for it.
- Be ready to stand: The Broadway on Broadway concert brought in more than 40,000 people last year. Expect there to be only space for standing, so be prepared for that.
- Expect mostly new acts: While a couple of classic songs are included, the Broadway on Broadway event mainly focuses on the new shows that are premiering that year.

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Broadway on Broadway
Sep
8
General Location
Times Square
Event Date
Sep 08,2013
Event Cost
FREE
Broadway on Broadway is a free concert with many new Broadway songs
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Event Quick Facts
- A free concert that kicks off the Broadway show season in September.
- Features live songs and dances from current and old Broadway favorites.
- This free concert in NYC takes place on a stage in Times Square.
Website:
http://www.broadwayonbroadway.com/
Nearest Transit:
Times Square-42nd St (1, 2, 3, S, 7, N, Q, R, W, A, C, E); 42nd St-5th Ave-6th Ave (7, B, D, F, V)


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Carly Kale
Apr 04, 2011
at 12:28 pm
Joined: March 2011
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Would recommend to a friend
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Fun Performances at Broadway on Broadway
If you've always loved Broadway musicals or want to experience these famous performances for the first time, you should spend the day at Broadway On Broadway. Making it to all of the Broadway shows can be pretty impossible for most people. At this free Broadway event, you'll be able to hear all the wonderful music without paying a dime.
In addition to many well-known Broadway shows, Broadway On Broadway exposes you to previews of the upcoming Broadway shows. You can also stop by many of the vendors lined up along Broadway to pick up some delicious food or some memorabilia from your favorite shows.
This review is provided by an NYCTourist staff member and is a composite of actual reviews. This may be a paid advertiser.