NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — After a year of delays due to COVID-19, the Museum of Broadway announced Monday that it will officially open in Times Square in the summer of 2022.
The new museum will be the first permanent location dedicated to the history and legacy of New York’s theater industry. It is designed to be interactive and immersive, with sections showcasing Broadway history, behind-the-scenes elements and iconic “game-changing” productions.
The museum, located at 145 West 45th Street, was originally scheduled to open in 2020. But founders Julie Boardman, a four-time Tony nominated producer, and Diane Nicoletti, founder of Rubik Marketing, said the project was delayed by the pandemic.
The pair says they are now excited to finally have an opening date.
“In the theatre we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. We are thrilled to create a museum honoring Broadway’s extraordinary history, the trailblazers who pushed the art form forward and celebrate its bright future,” said Boardman. “We’re delighted to be working closely with members of the theatre community to build an authentic experience that visitors of all ages will enjoy.”
According to a press release, guests will travel through a visual history of Broadway from its birth to the present-day in the museum.
Exhibits will highlight “theater’s pioneers, landmark moments of social change and many of the most beloved plays and musicals of all time.”
“Key points along the timeline will focus on the pivotal shows that transformed the landscape of Broadway, through immersive installations designed by leading contemporary visual artists and acclaimed Broadway designers,” the release read.
The museum founders teamed up with internationally renowned artists, designers and theatre historians to create the experiences.
“For people all over the world, Broadway is synonymous with NYC. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, a die-hard fan or just a casual theatre lover, The Museum of Broadway aims to offer a bit of education, plenty of appreciation and a whole lot of fun for everyone, young and old and everywhere in between,” said co-founder Nicoletti.
Tickets for the museum are expected to go on sale later this year at themuseumofbroadway.com.