Jessie Mueller, Jelani Remy, Jenn Colella, More Set for 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert

The 5th annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert—presented by The Broadway Green Alliance and the Times Square Alliance—will be held April 25 from 11 AM–3 PM in Times Square’s Duffy Square in front of the iconic red steps.

The concert, which serves as a marquee event for the NYC Department of Transportation’s citywide Car-Free Earth Day, will be directed by David Alpert with music direction by Rick Hip-Flores. The concert will also be streamed live via the Stars in the House YouTube channel.

The event will blend performances from Broadway talent with over 100 students and performers from local schools and community groups, including The Jimmy Awards, Baayork Lee’s National Asian Artists Project, Tony nominee Jenn Colella (Come From Away), Sonya Balsara (Aladdin), Mara Davi (A Chorus Line), Jenn Gambatese (Mrs. Doubtfire), Arielle Jacobs (Here Lies Love), Jelani Remy (Back to the Future), and Shayna Steele (Rent), along with performances from & Juliet, Chicago, and Wicked.

The free public event will also feature three of the stars of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical reuniting for the first time—Tony winner Jessie Mueller, Tony nominee Anika Larsen, and Tony nominee Jarrod Spector—as well as special appearances by Tony winner Julie Halston (And Just Like That…), Emmy nominee Jackie Hoffman (Only Murders in the Building), and Drama Desk Award winner Andréa Burns (In the Heights).

Hosted by the Broadway Green Alliance, an industry-wide initiative that mobilizes the theatre community to combat climate change and advance sustainable solutions through education, free tools, and hands-on programs, the concert reflects the growing commitment of the performing arts sector to environmental responsibility. This year, the performance is being held on one of the most recognizable stages, bringing Broadway’s voice for the planet directly to the Crossroads of the World.

The surrounding pedestrian plaza will host an exhibit from lead partner The Climate Museum and offer family-friendly activities from leading voices in climate advocacy, including Headcount, Materials for the Arts, and the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Last year’s concert drew more than 25,000 attendees, with an additional 75,000 visitors passing through Times Square during the event. It generated over 460,000 digital impressions across Broadway Green Alliance’s social platforms. This year’s concert aims to further elevate climate concerns, inspire more sustainable choices, and invite audiences to engage more deeply with live theatre.

“In five years, this concert has grown exponentially, reflecting our community's determination to champion climate solutions and find joy in building this movement together,” said Broadway Green Alliance Executive Director Molly Braverman in a statement. “We’re so grateful for five years of partnership and collaboration with the Times Square Alliance, and we cannot wait to welcome hundreds of performers, students, and climate champions to a bigger stage at the Crossroads of the World to demand a healthier future for all.”

“For the fifth year in a row, the Times Square Alliance is thrilled to welcome back the Broadway Green Alliance to present a free Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert in the heart of Times Square as part of the New York City Department of Transportation’s annual Car-Free Earth Day,” added Times Square Alliance President Tom Harris. “We are very excited to see this event grow even larger with new partners, Broadway stars, and students filling the plazas of Times Square with music and climate education.”

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day continues to serve as a rallying point for artists, students, environmental leaders, and theatregoers—reinforcing the role of live performance in civic life and demonstrating how creative communities can drive meaningful change.

Playbill serves as the event’s media partner. Sponsors for the 2026 event include SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, The Knickerbocker Hotel, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), Climate First Bank, Creative Goods, Le Botaniste, Mill, and Sweet Hospitality Group.

For more information about the free event, visit BroadwayGreen.com.