NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A three-day festival celebrating Broadway’s return is scheduled to take over Times Square next month.
The “Curtain Up!” festival will begin on Friday, Sept. 17 and last through Sunday, Sept. 19 outdoors in the heart of Times Square.
“The three-day, free festival will include interactive experiences, panels, live concerts, and performances culminating in a concert celebrating the entirety of the Broadway industry in the heart of Times Square,” a press release read.
The festival is hosted by Playbill in partnership with the Broadway League, the Times Square Alliance and Prudential.
Specific participants and performers have not yet been announced. Additional announcements are scheduled to come in the next few weeks.
The hosts note that the festival will abide by all city, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines.
More details about the festival will be available at playbill.com/curtainup.
All 41 Broadway theaters are scheduled to resume performances on Sept. 14 in New York City. When productions begin, all audience members will need to provide proof of vaccination through October.
Masks will also be required for audience members inside the theater unless theatergoers are eating or drinking in designated areas.