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The Broadway Legacy Foundation

The Broadway Legacy Foundation preserves and promotes the legacy of Broadway by supporting educational programs, fostering creativity, and providing resources for future generations of artists, ensuring the vibrancy of musical theater continues.

Halloween Game Show

The Lost Boys Album Signing

Carrie The Musical Reunion

The citizens of Schmigadoon are getting back together! On Friday, October 23, members of the original Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning &ldquo;Best Musical&rdquo; Schmigadoon! will reunite to celebrate the release of Schmigadoon! (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on CD and vinyl. Original cast members, including 2026 Tony Award nominees Alex Brightman, Sara Chase and Ana Gasteyer, along with Ann Harada, Brad Oscar, Isabelle McCalla, Ivan Hernandez, Maulik Pancholy, Max Clayton&nbsp;and McKenzie Kurtz will appear at The Museum of Broadway (145 W. 45th St.) from 5&ndash;6 PM to sign copies of the album and meet fans. CDs and vinyl will be available for purchase and signing at the event.Onsite CD or vinyl purchase required. Guests with a same-day Schmigadoon ticket, a same-day Museum of Broadway ticket and/or museum membership will be given priority access.

Schmigadoon! Cast Album Signing

#RENTStories The Podcast presents&hellip;The &nbsp;RENT 30th Anniversary Panel, moderated by Dr. Kryss Shane, on Thursday, October 22! We&rsquo;re excited to bring together people from different productions and eras of RENT to celebrate the show&rsquo;s incredible legacy and the people who helped make it so special. Very limited seating.Tickets are free for all but Museum of Broadway Membership Holders will have priority seating. This event will be lived streamed from our Instagram @museumofbroadway

RENT Alumni Panel

In discussion with Spencer Weber Waller and Jennifer Ashley Tepper This is the story of the battle for Broadway, where the men who controlled the business determined not only who produced for the theatrical and vaudeville stage but also what they produced, who would perform, where the show would play, how much the audience would pay, and how those profits would be divided. Discover how it took the law nearly sixty years to catch up to the illegal anticompetitive strategies of the Barons of the Gilded Age and their successors and why this story matters today.Including 18 images and newly available archival material, Power and Greed unpacks the shady world of the Syndicate, the Shuberts, the Vaudeville Combine, and their modern-day successors. Combining archival research, lively discussion and historical narrative this is a perfect read for theatre and entertainment fans, history enthusiasts and students of antitrust law that shows us how market competition and competition law can shape, but never eliminate, the worst impulses of those in power and those who seek power over what we see in live entertainment.

Power and Greed: Monopolies, Mergers, and Cartels on the American Stage

Broadway Tarot Reading

Olive Thomas: The Ghost of the New Amsterdam

Beetlejuice Panel

Broadway Dance Workshop with Jess LeProttoPart of Children&#39;s Day at The Museum of Broadway 🎭📚 Recommended for ages 4-8 Jess LeProtto has appeared in the Broadway productions of Schmigadoon!, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Carousel, Hello, Dolly!, Cats (Mungojerrie), On the Town, Newsies, Bye Bye Birdie, Dr. Seuss&rsquo; How the Grinch Stole Christmas!,&nbsp;and The Boy From Oz.&nbsp;His film and TV appearances include Steven Spielberg&rsquo;s &ldquo;West Side Story&rdquo; (A-Rab), &ldquo;So You Think You Can Dance&rdquo; (Season 8, Top 8 Finalist), &ldquo;The Nightfly&rdquo; (Director/Choreographer), &ldquo;Get Me to the Church On Time&rdquo;(James Kinney). He has been in the national tours and regional productions of&nbsp;Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby Tucker; National Tour), Gotta Dance! (York Theatre), Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli; The REV), The Wanderer, A Bronx Tale (Papermill Playhouse), Freddie Falls in Love (Signature Theatre),&nbsp;In Your Arms&nbsp;(The Old Globe). He has a solo album entitled BY THE BAY (Joy Machine Records) and received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Pace University. His Instagram is @the_jess_leprotto.

Broadway Dance Workshop with Jess LeProtto

Welcome to Broadway Storytime with Carolyn SloanPart of Children&#39;s Day at The Museum of Broadway 🎭📚 Embark on a dazzling adventure through New York City&#39;s theater district, and the shows it&#39;s famous for, in this illustrated introduction to Broadway musicals, for readers ages 4 and up. As you read, press the 12 interactive sound buttons that play iconic show tunes&mdash;including &quot;For Good&quot; from Wicked, &quot;Tomorrow&quot; from Annie, &quot;Belle&quot; from Beauty and the Beast, and so many more. You&rsquo;ll hear the rhythmic steps of a tap dancer, a singer belting a solo, two infamous witches singing a duet, and a chorus performing a showstopping finale.Along the way, you&rsquo;ll learn about the history of Broadway and all the sensational elements of a Broadway show, from patter songs and ballads to costumes and choreography, with a trio of New York City pigeons as your tour guides. Here&rsquo;s your ticket. Enjoy the show! (And don&rsquo;t forget to sing along.)Welcome to Broadway is the fourth title in music educator Carolyn Sloan&rsquo;s successful Welcome to Music! picture book series that introduces classic musical genres to young readers.

Welcome to Broadway Storytime with Carolyn Sloan

B is for Broadway Storytime with John Robert AllmanPart of Children&#39;s Day at The Museum of Broadway 🎭📚 From AUDITIONS to ZIEGFELD, grab a ticket to this smash-hit, rhythmic alphabet book featuring your favorite performers, creators, songs, and shows from the Broadway stage! Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway legends! Start with &quot;A&quot; for &quot;audition&quot; with the iconic line-up from A Chorus Line, then peek behind &quot;B&quot; to see the &quot;backstage&quot; buzz, and dance along with &quot;C&quot; for &quot;choreographers&quot;. Children and grown-ups alike can spot beloved stars and creators from today and yesterday, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Holliday, Ethel Merman, and Billy Porter. Readers will also see famous New York theaters, beloved shows such as Hamilton and Hairspray, and the crew, stylists, and technicians who are vital to each performance. It&#39;s a celebration of the American stage that no fan is going to want to miss. JOHN ROBERT ALLMAN is the author of A Is for Audra: Broadway&#39;s Leading Ladies from A to Z, B Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z, and J Is for Judy: Classic Hollywood&#39;s Leading Ladies from A to Z, plus three picture books with the American Ballet Theatre: Boys Dance!, B Is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet, and The Night Before the Nutcracker. He lives in New York City, where he works in marketing for television and theater. John is a graduate of Northwestern University, New York University&#39;s Stern School of Business, and BMI&#39;s Musical Theatre Workshop. Follow him on Instagram at @Johnny_Allman.

B is for Broadway Storytime with John Robert Allman

Broadway Villains Panel

Hispanic Heritage Month Dance Class with Talia Castro-Pozo

After The Curtain Falls: Navigating Life and Work In Between Projects

Leap, soar, and dance into the joyous life of a little boy whose dads are dazzling Broadway performers in this lyrical, rhyming picture book from Instagram and TikTok&rsquo;s Broadway Husbands. Where do parents go when they walk out the door for work? In this charming, vibrant picture book, a little boy&rsquo;s dads have a very special job&mdash;they&rsquo;re Broadway performers! By day, these two are like any other parents. They do the dishes, help with chores, and give lots of hugs and kisses. But by night, they take to the stage, donning elaborate costumes and dancing for thousands of theatergoers. From Bret Shuford, Broadway performer and cocreator of the social media sensation Broadway Husbands, this sweet story is a love letter to the theater and an ode to parents who do it all. Celebrate family, creativity, and unconditional love in this heartwarming book for theater-loving families, aspiring young performers, and anyone who believes in the magic of being yourself.Join us for a reading and signing on September 8th at The Museum of Broadway with Stephen Hanna!

Good Night, Break A Leg with Stephen Hanna

Co-Hosted by author and fashion designer Jeffrey Banks and founder of Project 1 Voice Erich McMillan-McCall. Broadway According To... is a conversation series that explores the golden era of Broadway through the voices of the people who lived and loved it. Each episode invites actors, writers, musicians, designers, and aficionados to share personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and firsthand perspectives on the shows, culture, an moments that defined that transformative period. It&#39;s an oral history style look at how Broadway shaped and was shaped b it&#39;s own artists and audiences.

Broadway According to Lee Roy Reams: Part Deux

Hosted by the American Theater for Puppetry Arts and the Broadway Legacy Foundation The Intersection of Puppetry and Innovation | A Zoom Conversation with Michael CurryCo-moderated by Tom Schumacher (Film and Theatrical Producer) and Darin Johnson (Founder, American Theater for Puppetry Arts)Monday, August 17th | 4:30 - 6:00 PM EST&nbsp;You will receive a zoom link upon registration.

The Intersection of Puppetry and Innovation | A Zoom Conversation with Michael Curry

Hosted by the American Theater for Puppetry Arts and the Broadway Legacy Foundation The Art of Puppet Designing and Building for Broadway | A Discussion with James Ortiz, Rick Lyon and Basil Twist Co-moderated by Julia Darling (Founder, Puppetry on Broadway and Darin Johnson (Founder, American Theater for Puppetry Arts)Monday, August 10th | 4:30 - 6:00 PM EST Location: Museum of Broadway | 145 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036

The Art of Puppet Designing and Building for Broadway | A Discussion with James Ortiz, Rick Lyon and Basil Twist

Broadway According to Lee Roy Reams

Broadway Shabbat brings together the spirit of Shabbat with the stories, music, and history of the Broadway stage. Join us for an evening of reflection, song, and community as we honor Jewish contributions to theater and the legacy that continues today. 🎭✡️ Your suggested donation benefits <a fr-original-style="" href="https://jewishbwayalliance.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">The Jewish Broadway Alliance</a> and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://thebroadwaylegacyfoundation.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">The Broadway Legacy Foundation</a>. The Broadway Legacy Foundation exists to expand accessible theatrical education and preserve Broadway&rsquo;s heritage through exhibitions and community programs. Reserve your spot to share in this special gathering and support our ongoing educational work.

Broadway Shabbat Friday 7-10-2026

Broadway Shabbat Friday 6-5-26

Attend a live Q&amp;A for the CD release of, &quot;The Queen of Versailles&quot; with Composer and Lyricist, Stephen Schwartz, followed by a CD signing. Purchase of the CD is required and space is limited. &nbsp;You may also purchase his other albums at the museum to be signed. Note: No outside merch or memorabilia will be permitted to sign.

Q&A And Album Signing with Stephen Schwartz

Little Bear Ridge Road: In Conversation

Liberation: In Conversation with Whitney White and Bess Wohl

Working Moms on Broadway

This Friday, get down with Elizabeth Racanelli, resident choreographer of SIX on Broadway!👑 This all-levels class has very limited spots - reserve yours today!

SIX: The Musical Dance Class with Elizabeth Racanelli

The Black Broadway Talent Boom of 1976

Becoming Spectacular: A Conversation and Book Signing with Jennifer Jones

Celebrating Women's History Month: A Conversation Among Directors

Your gift will go to support the Kind Mind, The Educational Theatre Foundation and the Broadway Legacy Foundation.&nbsp; Broadway Blueprint Arts Education Initiative helps open the stage to more classrooms nationwide. You support teachers with accessible tools, video curriculum, and resources that bring Broadway&rsquo;s history and cultural impact directly to their students. Together, we preserve Broadway&rsquo;s legacy while nurturing future artists, audiences, and advocates. Your contribution fuels educational programming, special exhibits, and community partnerships that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a lasting appreciation for the performing arts.

Your gift will go to support the Kind Mind, The Educational Theatre Foundation and the Broadway Legacy Foundation. Broadway Blueprint Arts Education Initiative helps open the stage to more classrooms nationwide. You support teachers with accessible tools, video curriculum, and resources that bring Broadway’s history and cultural impact directly to their students.Together, we preserve Broadway’s legacy while nurturing future artists, audiences, and advocates. Your contribution fuels educational programming, special exhibits, and community partnerships that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a lasting appreciation for the performing arts.

Funding Drive for The Broadway Blueprint Arts Education Initiative

Join us for an exclusive documentary screening of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, exploring the life and theatrical legacy of iconic Zoot Suit playwright Luis Valdez. Following the feature presentation, host Luis A. Miranda, Jr. leads an intimate live Q&amp;A conversation with director David Alvarado alongside Luis Valdez himself, diving into Valdez&rsquo;s pioneering contributions to American theater, film, and Chicano culture.

American Pachuco Screening and Q&A

How does an effeminate boy&ndash;raised in Cowboyland with cattle and guns, hunting and trucks, sports and church, jocks and jerks, cruelty and small-mindedness&ndash;get from the Black Hills of South Dakota to the thrills and heartbreak of the white-hot lights of Broadway and the West End?The answer can be found in this memoir by the author of Side Show, elegies for angels, punks and raging queens,&nbsp;and Pageant,&nbsp;among other musicals. This frequently amusing, sometimes wild, often moving ride proceeds from creating grade school productions of fairy tales to writing the books and lyrics for internationally produced musicals and collaborating with the super-smart, uber-talented, and sometimes famous. Along the way, the author provides a ringside seat for viewing the huge cultural changes from the 1950s to the 2020s: hippies and flower power, women&rsquo;s and gay liberation, civil rights and wrongs, AIDS and covid, and the softening of hardened attitudes offset by alarming push-backs against justice and democracy.&nbsp; Bill Russell is an internationally produced author and director of musicals for the stage. He received Tony Award nominations for the book and lyrics of Side Show&nbsp;(music by Henry Krieger). A critically praised Broadway revival of that show in 2014 was directed by Oscar-winner, Bill Condon. Mr. Russell penned book and lyrics for elegies for angels, punks and raging queens and has directed it frequently around America as well as the Fringe and West End of London. In December of 2020, he and Justin Ross Cohen directed a streamed version of the show as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, featuring 51 stars of stage, film and television including Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, Fran Drescher, JK Simmons, Norm Lewis, Cherry Jones, Joaquina Kalukango, J Harrison Ghee, Francis Jue, Seth Rudetsky and many others. Pageant (co-author, book and lyrics) ran for a year off-Broadway, was revived there in 2014 and Mr. Russell directed productions around the country and in the Fringe and West End of London. Other off-Broadway book and lyric credits include Unexpected Joy&nbsp;(also London), Lucky Duck, The Last Smoker in America, Fourtune and The Texas Chainsaw Musical. His musicals have been seen in the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Germany, Brazil, Finland and Belgium to name a few. His latest show, has anyone seen my mind?&nbsp;is his 16th full-length musical, all of which have been produced. Honorary Doctorates from the Boston Conservatory and Morningside College. Inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2016. Much more at <a fr-original-style="text-align: start;" href="http://www.billrusssell.net/" rel="ugc nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="text-align: start; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.billrusssell.net</a>

Still Bill with Tony Nominee Bill Russell

Join us WED, December 9th for A Night at The Museum (of Broadway)&nbsp;for an unforgettable experience to help celebrate our 5th year&nbsp;featuring special performances by the writers of: NEXT TO NORMAL, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE WILD PARTY, RAGTIME with special guests: Stephen Flaherty, Tom Kitt, Andrew Lippa, and more to be announced! Your attendance supports our work to preserve Broadway&rsquo;s history and share its cultural impact with audiences across generations and and helps us support stories, artists, and communities that shape the stage. Proceeds from this event go towards our Non-Profit, the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://thebroadwaylegacyfoundation.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Broadway Legacy Foundation</a> a (501(c)(3) Nonprofit to fuel theater education for teachers and students along with special exhibitions and arts advocacy that keep Broadway&rsquo;s legacy alive. Join us to honor the past, inspire future creators, and keep theater accessible for all. 🌟 (A portion of your ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please retain your confirmation receipt for tax records.)

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