Broadway on Broadway

[henryt]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:06pm

Hey Y'alls!

So, I heard a rumor that Broadway on Broadway is going to be on Sunday, September 16. Just for all of you don't know, Broadway on Broadway is this huge concert in Times Square where most of the musicals perform a song. I go every year, and can say firsthand the it is really fun! I think last year something like 50,000 people came! So, anyway, I haven't heard anything about a host and thought it would be fun if everyone were to list their dream host. Just for some history, last year, the host was Martin Short, the year before, it was John Lithgow and Christina Applegate, and 2004 was Wayne Brady and Christy Carlson Romano.

I would say that mine would be:
-Stephen Sondheim
-Angela Lansbury (If she brought her glasses to read the teleprompter)
-Harvey Fierstein
-Fantasia
-Andrew Lloyd Webber
-Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

Lets try to keep this positive! Don't criticize peoples choices, just add your own!
Broadway on Broadway Website

[bjh2114]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:18pm

Don't you think the people on here know about Broadway on Broadway?

[henryt]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:20pm

I do, but I figure I might as well have posted that for anyone who may not know. Anything can happen!

[ActualReality2]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:54pm

Is this a free event?

[Anakela]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 1:16pm

Don't they usually try and have someone from an upcoming show/someone coming into a show host this? So wouldn't that leave Fantasia out? And Harvey would probably be in San Diego with Catered Affair, I'm guessing.

So I'm going to guess that they'll have whoever is playing The Little Mermaid host.

Is this a free event?

Yep- earlier you get there, closer to the stage you are...like Broadway in Bryant Park, but with hellacious more people. :)

[Justin D]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 1:20pm

i hope it will be on the 16th while i am in NYC

[madbrian]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 1:24pm

Frankly, I was a little underwhelmed last year. Depending on which new shows will be there, I may or may not go again. Last year, it seemed like most of the longer running shows did the same songs most of us have seen over and over at events like this.

Posted: 7/26/07 at 1:32pm

But wasn't the opening great with Paul Gemignani and the orchestra doing the overture from Gypsy?

[madbrian]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 1:36pm

"But wasn't the opening great with Paul Gemignani and the orchestra doing the overture from Gypsy?"

Absolutely, and Martin Short had some funny moments. The show definitely had some highlights, but for me, I'm not sure I enjoyed it enough for the amount of time spent waiting around (fortunately, though, it was a nice day). Seeing Donny Osmond accidentally knock over a toddler helped...

[henryt]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 1:46pm

Yes, ActualReality2. But you have to arrive early to get a good spot. But also, it's okay if your towards the back because its played on most of the screens in Times Square. I know that it is on the ABC screen and I think it may be on the Wrigley's screen. There are more, I just dont know which!
Updated On: 7/26/07 at 01:46 PM

[alex2155]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 1:51pm

What time is it usually at and how early would you suggest getting there?

[madbrian]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 1:57pm

I think I got there about two hours early, and I was a little over a block away from the stage. They do use the several of the screens around Times Square.

Before last year, one of the local stations showed highlights a few days after the show. There was no such program last year. Anyone know if there are plans to broadcast the highlights again this year?

[henryt]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 1:58pm

It starts at 11:30 and runs for about 2 hours. The timing depends on how far away you want to be. If you want to be in the front, I would recomend getting there the night before, but if you're content with being a block or so away, you can cut it much closer. I wish I could give you a more definative answer, but it's like Shakespeare in the Park, it's different every time.

[henryt]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 2:00pm

Madbrain, as of now, it is not being televised, but anything can happen!

[jordangirl]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 2:08pm

henryt ~ you may be exaggerating a bit. Last year I got there about 6:30am and was VERY close to the stage. I don't think camping out overnight is necessary.

[henryt]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 2:13pm

I'm sorry if I made that mistake. I have never tried to get that close to the stage, so I am just going off what I have heard, which is that some people camp out overnight. Thanks for the correction!

[madbrian]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 2:24pm

How do get seats in the bleachers? Is that reserved for friends/family?

[henryt]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 2:36pm

As of now they are for sponsors and VIPs only. Sorry!

[BroadwayBelle2]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 2:56pm

Does anyone think it will be shown on television? It used to be on.

[henryt]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 2:59pm

As I said earlier, as of now, it will not be. But, anything is possible!

[henryt]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 3:45pm

What shows do you guys think will be performing?

[Anakela]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 4:17pm

Why don't you just tell us?

[henryt]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 4:29pm

Because I don't know!

[nyc44]

Posted: 7/26/07 at 4:32pm

I've only gone the last two years and get there around 7:15am. I've gotten really close, really great spots both times. I think as long as you make sure you're in the front section you can push yourself anywhere you want to be really.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 8/6/07 at 5:18pm

"Broadway on Broadway" — the annual, free outdoor concert in Times Square — is scheduled for Sept. 16.

Presented by The League of American Theatres and Producers and the Times Square Alliance, the annual event will begin at 11:30 AM.
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The first 100 fans who arrive dressed as their favorite Broadway character will be able to enjoy the concert from a special VIP area located near the stage.
Free "Broadway on Broadway" Concert Scheduled for Sept. 16