Broadway Celebrates Earth Day

Broadway will once again raise its voice for the planet with the fifth annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert!

Hosted by the Broadway Green Alliance — an industry-wide initiative that mobilizes the theatre community to combat climate change and advance sustainable solutions through education, free tools, and hands-on programs — the concert reflects the growing commitment of the performing arts sector to environmental responsibility.

For its milestone fifth year, the free public performance moves to one of the most recognizable stages on Earth, bringing Broadway’s voice for the planet directly to the Crossroads of the World. The event will blend performances from Broadway talent with over 100 students and performers from local schools and community groups, including:

The Jimmy Awards; Baayork Lee’s National Asian Artists Project; Tony Award® nominee Jenn Colella (Come From Away); Sonya Balsara (Aladdin); Mara Davi (A Chorus Line); Jenn Gambatese (Mrs. Doubtfire); Arielle Jacobs (Here Lies Love); Jelani Remy (Back to the Future); Shayna Steele (Rent); and performances from & Juliet, Chicago, and Wicked. 

Reuniting for the first time since Beautiful: The Carole King Musical: Tony winner Jessie Mueller, Tony nominee Anika Larsen, and Tony nominee Jarrod Spector. 

Special appearances by Tony winner Julie Halston (And Just Like That…), Emmy Award nominee Jackie Hoffman (Only Murders in the Building), and Drama Desk Award winner Andréa Burns (In the Heights).

The surrounding pedestrian plaza will host a special exhibit from lead partner The Climate Museum and offer family-friendly activities from leading voices in climate advocacy, including Headcount, Materials for the Arts, and the Wildlife Conservation Society — creating an afternoon where art meets action.

The concert serves as a marquee event for the NYC Department of Transportation’s citywide “Car-Free Earth Day.” David Alpert directs the event and Rick Hip-Flores serves as music director. Fans can also tune in from around the world via livestream on the Stars in the House YouTube channel.