The Revitalization of Father Duffy Square and the TKTS Booth

Recent visitors to Times Square may have noticed a massive construction project taking place right at the heart of the Crossroads of the World. Theatre-lovers flocking to their beloved TKTS Booth at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue for discount tickets to everything from RENT to Slava's Snowshow have been obliged to make a detour to the booth's temporary home at the nearby Marriot Marquis hotel. So what's going on? Why the cranes and backhoes?

Well, the fact is that the next step in the development of Times Square as a great public space is underway.

This ambitious plan calls for the physical redesign of Duffy Square, located in the center of Times Square and home to the popular TKTS booth. Once completed, this space will not only enhance Times Square's attractiveness, but will also dramatically improve the area's pedestrian environment. Conceived as a public amphitheatre at the Crossroads of the World, the new design will provide the best seats in the house to watch the greatest show on earth - Times Square.

For an in-depth look at the project's genesis, its design team, and the history of Duffy Square and its three iconic residents (Father Duffy, George M.Cohan and the TKTS booth), please click here.

To view a gallery of images about the Revitalization Project, including design renderings, models and mock-ups, historical photos, the groundbreaking ceremony and construction in progress, please click the link below.

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