The lineup of performers is now set for the fifth annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert. Presented by The Broadway League鈥檚 Black to Broadway initiative, the free outdoor concert will be held June 19 at Duffy Square in Times Square.
Two-time Tony winner Kara Young and Tony nominee Jon Michael Hill, who currently co-star in the 2025 Tony-winning Best Play Purpose, will host the concert that honors Black artistry, culture, and unity.
The 2025 Juneteenth Legacy Award will be presented to Tony-winning actor/activist, educator, and philanthropist Andr茅 De Shields, who is being recognized for his trailblazing career that has spanned over five decades, including iconic performances in The Wiz, 础颈苍鈥檛 惭颈蝉产别丑补惫颈苍鈥�, The Full Monty, and Hadestown.
The event, which runs 11 AM-12:30 PM rain or shine, will feature an all-Black Broadway cast performing Broadway musical numbers, including cast members from Aladdin; & Juliet; BOOP! The Musical; Buena Vista Social Club; Chicago; Gypsy; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; Hell鈥檚 Kitchen; The Lion King; MJ the Musical; Moulin Rouge! The Musical; Pirates! The Penzance Musical; Ragtime; Real Women Have Curves; Six: The Musical; and Wicked. The fifth annual event will also see the return of the kids of Young Gifted and Broadway. All performances will be accompanied by live music.
Performers will include Blu Allen, Tia Altinay, Rayven Bailey, Angela Birchett, Ariana Burks, Alejandro Muller Dahlberg, Cicily Daniels, John Edwards, Tr茅 Frazier, Brett Gray, Donnie Hammond, Quincy Hampton, Matthew Fredrick Harris, Khaila Johnson, Cameron Amandus Jones, Kecia Lewis, Nichelle Lewis, Tatiana Lofton, Omar Madden, Jenny Mollet, Mason Reeves, Tyrone Robinson, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Ayanna Thomas, NaTasha Yvette Williams, and Wesley Wray.
鈥淣ow in its fifth year, Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth continues to commemorate the importance of this national holiday through music, dance, and community,鈥� said Jason Laks, president of The Broadway League, in an earlier statement. 鈥淚t鈥檚 incredibly meaningful to see the Broadway community and audiences come together in Times Square to celebrate, and we are deeply grateful for the support of our partners and sponsors that allow us to make this annual event so special.鈥�
The creative and production teams include 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.
The goal of Black to Broadway is to inspire deeper engagement with awareness of, and access to, Broadway for all Black people. Created by The Broadway League in 2019, this initiative is an industry-wide celebration of the Black community on Broadway鈥攐n stage, in the audience, behind the scenes, and as leaders in the Broadway community.
American Sign Language interpretation will be provided.
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