{"id":24748,"date":"2025-06-16T11:57:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T15:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/free-juneteenth-concert-returns-to-times-square-with-broadways-brightest\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T11:57:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T15:57:45","slug":"free-juneteenth-concert-returns-to-times-square-with-broadways-brightest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/free-juneteenth-concert-returns-to-times-square-with-broadways-brightest\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Juneteenth Concert Returns to Times Square with Broadway\u2019s Brightest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Broadway League\u2019s Black to Broadway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> initiative is bringing back its highly anticipated Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert on Thursday, June 19, for a fifth year of honoring freedom, culture, and Black excellence through the arts. The free outdoor celebration will take place in Times Square from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Free Concert Featuring 15 Broadway Shows<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audiences can expect powerful performances from a wide range of Broadway productions, including <\/span><b>&amp; Juliet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Boop! The Musical<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Buena Vista Social Club<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Chicago<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Gypsy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>The Lion King<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>MJ<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Moulin Rouge! The Musical<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Pirates! The Penzance Musical<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Ragtime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Real Women Have Curves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Six: The Musical<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Wicked<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also returning is the talented youth ensemble <\/span><b>Young Gifted and Broadway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, known for their inspiring performances. All acts will be accompanied by live music, supported by <\/span><b>The Music Performance Trust Fund<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Film Funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the Performers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dynamic lineup of Broadway artists will take the stage. The performers include <\/span><b>Blu Allen, Tia Altinay, Rayven Bailey, Angela Birchett, Ariana Burks, Alejandro Muller Dahlberg, Cicily Daniels, John Edwards, Tr\u00e9 Frazier, Brett Gray, Donnie Hammond, Quincy Hampton, Matthew Fredrick Harris, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><b> Khaila Johnson<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also set to hit the stage are <\/span><b>Cameron Amandus Jones, Kecia Lewis, Nichelle Lewis, Tatiana Lofton, Omar Madden, Jenny Mollet, Mason Reeves, Tyrone Robinson, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Ayanna Thomas, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Wesley Wray<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>cast members from Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted by Broadway Favorites<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-time Tony nominee <\/span><b>Jon Michael Hill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and two-time Tony winner <\/span><b>Kara Young<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who starred in the 2025 Tony Award-winning <\/span><b>Purpose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, will serve as co-hosts for the event, bringing energy and heart to the stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s <\/span><b>Juneteenth Legacy Award<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be presented to Broadway legend <\/span><b>Andr\u00e9 De Shields<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a Tony Award-winning actor and longtime advocate for the arts. De Shields is celebrated for his iconic roles in <\/span><b>The Wiz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Ain\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>The Full Monty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Hadestown<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The League praised De Shields as \u201ca passionate advocate for both performance and philanthropy,\u201d highlighting the establishment of the Andr\u00e9 De Shields Fund at the University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Black to Broadway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launched in 2019, Black to Broadway is a Broadway League initiative designed to deepen engagement and access for Black audiences and talent. The campaign celebrates the presence and contributions of the Black community on Broadway \u2014 on stage, backstage, and in leadership roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blacktobroadway.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black To Broadway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Broadway League\u2019s Black to Broadway initiative is bringing back its highly anticipated Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert on Thursday, June 19, for a fifth year of honoring freedom, culture, and Black excellence through the arts. The free outdoor celebration will take place in Times Square from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. 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