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New York, NY – [March 24, 2026] – The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) and Times Square Alliance proudly announce the return of the 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert, taking place Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Times Square’s Duffy Square in front of the iconic red steps.
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.
Last year’s concert drew more than 25,000 attendees, with an additional 75,000 visitors passing through Times Square during the event. It generated over 460,000 digital impressions across Broadway Green Alliance’s social platforms. Building on that momentum, this year’s concert aims to further elevate climate concerns, inspire more sustainable choices, and invite audiences to engage more deeply with live theatre.
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.
“In five years, this concert has grown exponentially, reflecting our community's determination to champion climate solutions and find joy in building this movement together,” said Molly Braverman, Executive Director of the Broadway Green Alliance. “We’re so grateful for five years of partnership and collaboration with the Times Square Alliance, and we cannot wait to welcome hundreds of performers, students, and climate champions to a bigger stage at the Crossroads of the World to demand a healthier future for all.”
“For the fifth year in a row, the Times Square Alliance is thrilled to welcome back the Broadway Green Alliance to present a free Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert in the heart of Times Square as part of the New York City Department of Transportation’s annual Car-Free Earth Day,” said Tom Harris, President of the Times Square Alliance. “We are very excited to see this event grow even larger with new partners, Broadway stars, and students filling the plazas of Times Square with music and climate education.”
Broadway Celebrates Earth Day continues to serve as a rallying point for artists, students, environmental leaders, and theatregoers — reinforcing the role of live performance in civic life and demonstrating how creative communities can drive meaningful change.
Playbill serves as the event’s Media Partner. Sponsors for the 2026 event include SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, The Knickerbocker Hotel, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), Climate First Bank, Creative Goods, Le Botaniste, Mill, and Sweet Hospitality Group.
For more information:
www.broadwaygreen.com/earth-day
For photos from last year’s event click here. Photos by Michael Hull.
For videos from last year’s event click here. Courtesy of the Times Square Alliance.
The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) educates, motivates, and inspires the entire theatre community and its patrons to implement environmentally friendlier practices. An industry-wide initiative mobilizing the theatre community to fight climate change and advance sustainable solutions, the BGA provides free tools, education, and hands-on programs to help theatre-makers reduce their environmental impact while harnessing their unique position and skillset to inspire action beyond the stage. Launched in 2008 as an ad hoc committee of The Broadway League and a fiscal program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the BGA works closely with the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) to develop and share sustainable practices for theatre professionals nationwide. www.broadwaygreen.com @BroadwayGreenAlliance
The Times Square Alliance works to improve and promote Times Square — cultivating the creativity, energy, and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture, and urban life for over a century. Founded in 1992, the Alliance keeps the neighborhood clean and safe, promotes local businesses, manages area improvements and produces major annual events with partners including New Year's Eve, Solstice in Times Square and Taste of Times Square. As the custodians of Times Square, the Alliance works every day to improve the quality of life for the neighborhood residents and businesses while driving economic growth in New York City. www.TSq.org
Contacts:
Broadway Green Alliance: Molly Braverman, molly@broadwaygreen.com
Times Square Alliance: TJ Witham, tjwitham@tsq.org
