More Broadway notables have joined the roster of stars set to make appearances at Playbill and Times Square Alliance's second annual Pride in Times Square event, a fabulous, weekend-long celebration of all things Broadway and Pride. The event will take over the heart of NYC's theatre district for NYC Pride Weekend June 23-24, rain or shine. It will culminate as the Playbill Pride Float returns to the NYC Pride March June 25, supporting the organization Heritage of Pride.
With the additions being revealed today, the 2023 Pride in Times Square becomes Broadway's biggest-ever Pride celebration, with more than 200 presenters, singers, performers, speakers, and hosts scheduled to participate. And that number is expected to grow even more!
Among those newly joining the festivities are J. Harrison Ghee, Alex Newell, Lea Michele, Bonnie Milligan, Annaleigh Ashford, Melba Moore, Desmond is Amazing, and Constantine Maroulis, plus cast members from Kimberly Akimbo, Here Lies Love, and Moulin Rouge!.
Ghee, Milligan, Ashford, Anthony Lee Medina, Brandon Contreras, Desmond is Amazing, Devin Lewis, Lauren Elder, Lee LeBreton, Melba Moore, Nic Rouleau, Tatiana Lofton, and Val Ramirez will perform with ViiV Healthcare's Celebrate You!, set to take the Pride in Times Square Main Stage June 23 at 3:30 PM.
Next up on the Main Stage is American Express' Anthems of Pride concert June 23 at 5:15 PM. It will feature Melanie La Barrie from & Juliet; Will Swenson and Mark Jacoby from A Beautiful Noise; PJ Adzima and Cody Jamison Strand from The Book of Mormon;, Kimberly Marable, Arian Keddell, Mary Claire King, Marty Lawson, Jeff Gorti, and Michael Scirrotto from Chicago; Lilli Cooper, Dana Steingold, Laura Bell Bundy from The Cottage; Lea Michele from Funny Girl; Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada from Hadestown; Thayne Jasperson, Trey Curtis, Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Johanna Moises, Laura Mendes, Lily Froehlich, and Kennedy Kandi from Hamilton; Colleen Fitzpatrick, Alex Vinh, Miguel Gil, Olivia Elease Hardy, Fernell Hogan, and Nina White from Kimberly Akimbo; Uma Paranjpe from Life of Pi; Gilbert Domally from The Lion King; Tiffany Rene and Joy Woods from Little Shop of Horrors; Vanessa Sears from New York, New York; Ellie Morris and Nancy Zamit from Peter Pan Goes Wrong; Kolby Kindle and Clyde Voce from The Play That Goes Wrong; Alex Newell from Shucked; Hailee Kaleem Wright, Leandra Ellis-Gaston, Bella Coppola, Nasia Thomas, Zoe Jensen, and Taylor Iman Jones from SIX The Musical; J Harrison Ghee from Some Like It Hot; Anthony Murphy from Titaníque; and Mary Kate Morrissey from Wicked. Also featured will be cast members from Parade. As previously announced, Anthems of Pride will be hosted by Tituss Burgess.
Additional event programming includes concerts and sing-alongs at the Pride Piano Bar and opportunites to connect with Pride in Times Square sponsors, which include American Express, ViiV Healthcare, and Audible. Interactive double-decker buses will be onsite with experiences to explore. Audible's area will feature Amazon Music DJs spinning songs from the PROUD Playlist. Audible also invites Pride in Times Square attendees to consider visiting their one-night-only live performance of Alison Bechdel's Dykes to Watch Out For at Minetta Lane Theatre, which will feature Bechdel, Roberta Colindrez, and more.
Throughout the weekend, local businesses will be offering discounts, deals, giveaways, and special menu items to help celebrate Pride Month. Visit TSQ.org/PrideDeals to find details for all promotions. The Alliance has also arranged displays of Pride flags and rainbows on screens and billboards throughout Times Square for a special #SignsofPride campaign.
Pride in Times Square is sponsored by American Express, ViiV Healthcare, and Audible Theater, with additional support from Hotel Edison, The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), Open Jar Studios, the NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity, and NYC Unity Project.
For a full schedule and more information, visit Playbill.com/Pride.
Take a look at 2022's Pride in Times Square celebration:
The Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The Playbill Disco Ball
The ViiV Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
The ViiV Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
The Playbill Pride Float
Playbill Pride Float in Times Square
The Playbill Pride Float
Kate Navin
Leonard Rodino and Bryan Campione
Alex Birsh
Audrey Abernathy
David Hudson
Alex Birsh
Tom Harris
Tom Harris
Erik Bottcher
Antonio Delgado
Attendees of the Audible Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Leonard Rodino, Bryan Campione, Alex Birsh, Erik Bottcher, Tom Harris, Kate Navin, Antonio Delgado, and David Hudson
David Hudson, Alex Birsh, and Bryan Campione
Playbill Pride In Times Square 2022
Playbill Pride In Times Square
Tom Harris, Alex Birsh, and Erik Bottcher
Tom Harris, David Hudson, and Alex Birsh
Tom Harris, Kate Navin, and Alex Birsh
Brian Campione and Alex Birsh
Joey Contreras and Henry Platt perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Joey Contreras performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Henry Platt performs at the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Joey Contreras performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Joey Contreras and Deon'te Goodman perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Joey Contreras and Deon'te Goodman perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Joey Contreras and Deon'te Goodman perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Dean Greer, Leonard Rodino and Jana Mallo at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Amanda Lopez performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Amanda Lopez performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Joey Contreras and David Socolar perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
The Jeep Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
The Jeep Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Attendees at the Audible Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Representatives from Grubhub at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Justin Nelson from The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and Representatives from Grubhub at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Justin Nelson from the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and representatives from Grubhub at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Attendees of the Audible Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Attendees of the Audible Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Attendees of the Audible Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
The Audible Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Attendees of the Audible Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Jada Cato from the Austin Artists Project performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Jada Cato from the Austin Artists Project performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Nicole Talbot from the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Nicole Talbot's mother watches the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Nicole Talbot from the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Rocky Lane Austin, Nicole Talbot, and Jada Cato from the Austin Artists Project on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Rocky Lane Austin from the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Jada Cato, Mela Sarajane Dailey, Rocky Lane Austin, and Nicole Talbot from the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Nicole Talbot from the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Jada Cato, Mela Sarajane Dailey, and Nicole Talbot from the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Nicole Talbot from The Austin Arts Project
Crowd In Times Square at the Playbill Pride In Times Square Mainstage
Mela Sarajane Dailey from the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Jada Cato from the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Jada Cato from the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Attendees at the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Mela Sarajane Dailey from the Austin Artists Project perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Attendees of the Audible Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Brandon James Gwinn performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Brandon James Gwinn performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Brandon James Gwinn performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
The Jeep Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Brandon James Gwinn performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
An attendee at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
An attendee at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24
The Jeep Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
The Jeep Experience at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Bryan Campione
Alexander Roque from The Ali Forney Center on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Alexander Roque from the Ali Forney Center on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cummings backstage at the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cummings Backstage at the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cummings performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cummings performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cummings performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cummings performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cummings performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cummings performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cumming performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cumming performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Marti Gould Cumming at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Alexander Roque, Marti Gould Cumming and Steve Cruz at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Rocky Lane at the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Rocky Lane, Skyler Morrison, and Kai Shappley perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Skyler Morrison and Kai Shappley perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Skyler Morrison and Kai Shappley perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Mela Sarajane Dailey performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Mela Sarajane Dailey performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Mela Sarajane Dailey performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Mela Sarajane Dailey performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Todd Olsen performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Todd Olsen performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Jada Cota performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Jada Cota performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24
Jada Cato perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Jada Cato performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Jada Cato performs at the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Sarajane Dailey and Nicole Talbot perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Sarajane Dailey and Nicole Talbot perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Attendee at Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
An Attendee Playbill's Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Jada Cato, Sarajane Dailey, and Nicole Talbot perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Jada Cato, Sarajane Dailey, and Nicole Talbot perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Aisha Jackson performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Aisha Jackson performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Aisha Jackson performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Aisha Jackson performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Aisha Jackson performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Aisha Jackson performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Aisha Jackson performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The Playbill Disco Ball
Ben Rosenberry performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Ben Rosenberry performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Saint Aubyn performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Saint Aubyn performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Saint Aubyn performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Saint Aubyn performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Bryan Campione
Aisha Jackson performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Aisha Jackson performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Aisha Jackson performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
JJ Maley performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
JJ Maley performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
JJ Maley and Will Shishmanian perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Esther Fallick performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
JJ Maley and Will Shishmanian perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
JJ Maley performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Esther Fallick and JJ Maley perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
Farrah Rothman, Esther Fallick, JJ Maley, and Will Shishmanian perform on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Piano Bar on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus at the Playbill Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus at the Playbill Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus at the Playbill Pride in Times Square on Friday June 24.
Leonard Rodino
Leonard Rodino
The Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Neil Davis Scibelli performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Jose Useche from GLAAD on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Jose Useche from GLAAD on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Jose Useche from GLAAD on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Jose Useche from GLAAD on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Sarah Kennedy from GLAAD on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Neil Davis Scibelli performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Neil Davis Scibelli performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
Neil Davis Scibelli performs on the Playbill Pride in Times Square Mainstage on Friday June 24.
