Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth is a free outdoor concert event centered around Black artistry and unity. Created by and featuring Black performers and allies, the concert includes a variety of Broadway performers showcasing their talent and uniqueness with works of art. Included in the festivities is the presentation of the annual Legacy Award, given to esteemed Black artists for their incredible community involvement and astounding achievements on Broadway.
Upcoming Events
Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth 2026
LIVE in Times Square on June 19th at 4:00pm
Hosted by Corbin Bleu from Broadway’s The Great Gatsby
The Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert will feature soon to be announced cast members from: Aladdin; & Juliet; Buena Vista Social Club; CATS: The Jellicle Ball; The Great Gatsby; Hadestown; Hamilton; Joe Turner’s Come and Gone; The Lost Boys; MJ; Moulin Rouge! The Musical; Ragtime; SIX: The Musical; Titaníque; Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York); Wicked; as well as the upcoming show Wanted; and the return of the kids from Young Gifted and Broadway. All performances will be accompanied by live music provided with help from The Music Performance Trust Fund and the Film Funds.
The 2026 Juneteenth Legacy Award will be presented to Debbie Allen, the award-winning director, choreographer, actress, producer, and arts advocate whose groundbreaking career has shaped film, television, theatre, and dance for more than four decades. From her unforgettable portrayal of Lydia Grant in the hit series Fame to choreographing the Academy Awards a record ten times, directing acclaimed Broadway productions including this season’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, and serving as a creative force behind some of television’s most celebrated series, including Grey’s Anatomy, Ms. Allen’s impact on American culture is profound and enduring. A Tony Award® nominee, multiple award winner, and passionate champion of arts education through the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, she has dedicated her career to inspiring, mentoring, and creating opportunities for generations of artists. Through her extraordinary artistry, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation, Ms. Allen exemplifies the spirit of the Juneteenth Legacy Award and the lasting influence of a true cultural trailblazer.
Please note that performances and artists are subject to change.
Sponsors include presenting sponsor Flagstar Bank; The Music Performance Trust Fund; Film Funds; the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment; Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; Broadway.com; Ripley-Grier Studios; Rogue Color; TDF (Theatre Development Fund); TodayTix; The Araca Group; The New York Times, Playbill and the Times Square Alliance.
Presented by The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative, Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth creative and production teams include Director and Writer Matthew Johnson Harris, Music Director Rashad McPherson, Executive Producer Kendra Whitlock Ingram, Stage Manager Kamra A. Jacobs, and General Manager Bespoke Theatricals, with creative consultants Black Theatre United and BTC: Building the Change. ASL-English interpretation will be provided by Pro Bono ASL.
Past Events
Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth 2025
The 5th annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth took place on Thursday, June 19. Jon Michael Hill and Kara Young hosted. Flagstar Bank was the presenting sponsor. The 2025 Juneteenth Legacy Award was presented to Tony Award®-winning actor/activist, educator, and philanthropist André De Shields, who was recognized for his trailblazing career that has spanned over five decades. The concert featured performers from 15 shows including: & Juliet; Boop! The Musical; Buena Vista Social Club; Chicago; Gypsy; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; Hell’s Kitchen; The Lion King; MJ; Moulin Rouge! The Musical; Pirates! The Penzance Musical; Ragtime; Real Women Have Curves; SIX: The Musical; Wicked; and the kids of Young Gifted and Broadway. All performances were accompanied by live music thanks to The Music Performance Trust Fund and the Film Funds. American Sign Language interpretation was provided.
Other sponsors included The Music Performance Trust Fund; Film Funds; the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment; Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; Broadway.com; Hell’s Kitchen; M·A·C Cosmetics; Audience Rewards; merch.; New 42; Playbill; Rogue Color; Sweet Hospitality Group, and in partnership with the Times Square Alliance. Presented by The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative, Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth creative and production teams included Director and Writer Steve H. Broadnax III, Music Director Rashad McPherson, Executive Producers Devon Miller and Kendra Whitlock Ingram, Stage Manager Monet Thibou, and General Manager Devon Miller of Foresight Theatrical.
Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth 2024
The fourth annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert took place in Times Square on Wednesday, June 19th from 11:00am – 12:30pm. Michael James Scott hosted. Flagstar Bank was the presenting sponsor. The 2024 Juneteenth Legacy Award was presented to two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad. The concert featured more than 35 performers from the following 17 Broadway shows: Aladdin; & Juliet; Back to the Future: The Musical; Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club; Chicago; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; The Heart of Rock and Roll; Hell’s Kitchen; Illinoise; The Lion King; MJ; Moulin Rouge! The Musical;The Notebook; Suffs; Water for Elephants; The Who’s Tommy; The Wiz; and the return of the kids of Young Gifted and Broadway. All performances were accompanied by live music thanks to The Music Performance Trust Fund and the Film Funds. American Sign Language interpretation was provided.
Joining The Broadway League in partnership for Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth was Black Theatre United (BTU), Black Theatre Coalition (BTC), The New York Times, and the Times Square Alliance. Black Theatre United curated a selection of Black-owned restaurants to take part in the celebration by selling food and treats to attendees. Kokomo, LaMode BK, and Brooklyn Sweet Spot were on-site with a selection of delicious options to add to the festivity. Flagstar Bank was the 2024 presenting sponsor of Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth. Other sponsors include: The Music Performance Trust Fund and Film Funds; the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment; Audience Rewards; Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; Broadway.com; M·A·C Cosmetics; TodayTix; Playbill; The Araca Group; and Open Jar Studios.
Presenting Sponsor
Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth 2023
The third annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert took place in Times Square on Sunday, June 18th, hosted by Michael James Scott. Live music was provided by The Music Performance Trust Fund and Film Funds. The 2023 Juneteenth Legacy Award was presented to Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon, recognized for his notable impact on Broadway and his commitment to working on projects that involve educational, philanthropic, and advocacy efforts. Creative and production teams included Steve H. Broadnax III as Director and Writer, Rashad McPherson as Music Director, Brian Moreland and Aaliytha Stevens as Executive Producers as well as Co-Chairs of The Broadway League’s Multi-Cultural Task Force, Jhanaë Bonnick as Stage Manager, and Devon Miller of Foresight Theatrical as General Manager.
Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth 2022
Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth returned to Times Square on Sunday, June 19, 2022, with Tony Award®-winner James Monroe Iglehart as host. The 2022 event included the inaugural presentation of the Juneteenth Legacy Awards honoring Leslie Uggams and Ben Vereen. Music was provided by The Music Performance Trust Fund. The creative and production team included Steve H. Broadnax III as Director and Writer, Rashad McPherson as Music Director, Brian Moreland and Aaliytha Stevens as Executive Producers, Nzinga Williams and Devon Miller of Foresight Theatrical as General Managers, and Jhanaë Bonnick as Stage Manager.
Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth 2021
The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative presented Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth, a free outdoor event centered around Black joy and unity that featured Black Broadway performers in a 90-minute concert. This inaugural event, which was sponsored by MAC Cosmetics and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS with the support of the Times Square Alliance, took place in Times Square on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Lillias White hosted the event, with a special appearance by Ben Vereen. The creative and production team included Steve H. Broadnax III as Director, Daryl Waters as Music Director, Nzinga Williams as General Manager, and Cody Renard Richard as Stage Manager.
Photos from Past Events
Photo by Jeremy Daniel
Photo by Kay Hickman
Photo by Marc J. Franklin
Photo by Marc J. Franklin
Photo by Kay Hickman
Photo by Kay Hickman
Photo by Jeremy Daniel
Photo by Marc J. Franklin
Photo by Kay Hickman