It’s hard to imagine that there was no museum about the history of Broadway until late 2022, but that’s the truth. Thankfully, we now have the Museum of Broadway to commemorate the wonder of New York’s theater and located in the Times Square theater district where it belongs.
The museum has more than 1,000 costumes, artifacts, set pieces, and photos that pay tribute to 500+ productions. If you’re in New York City and love theater, this museum is a must-see.
Some of the exhibits are interactive, allowing you to put yourself in set pieces and take selfies. But I will let the photos and my captions speak for themselves.
I was thrilled to see that the museum devotes real estate to “Show Boat,” a groundbreaking musical from the 1920s. Photo by Melanie Votaw.Costumes from “Hair,” another groundbreaking and beloved musical (one of my personal favorites). Photo by Melanie Votaw.“Let the Sunshine In” from “Hair. Photo by Melanie Votaw.A neon sign paying homage to “The Wiz” with “Ease on Down the Road.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.This photo from the Broadway play, “‘Night, Mother,” starring Kathy Bates and Anne Pitoniak was especially meaningful to me because Anne was a dear friend of mine. Photo by Melanie Votaw.As a tap dancer, I also loved seeing this photo of Savion Glover from “Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.This is Bialystock’s office from “The Producers.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.And the door from “The Producers.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.Costumes from “Hamilton.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.A costume worn by the character of Satine in “Moulin Rouge.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.A model of the set of “Wicked,” one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history. Photo by Melanie Votaw.A set from “West Side Story.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.Puppets and masks from “The Lion King.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.Artifacts and the costume worn by the character of Mark in “Rent.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.Another display honoring “Rent.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.Costumes from the original Ziegfeld Follies! Photo by Melanie Votaw.Artifacts from the original Ziegfeld Follies. Photo by Melanie Votaw.A model of the set for “In the Heights.” Photo by Melanie Votaw.Costumes from “A Chorus Line. Photo by Melanie Votaw.
Melanie Votaw is the Publisher and Executive Travel Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. She has visited more than 50 countries on 6 continents and written for such magazines as Executive Travel, Just Luxe, Business Insider, South China Morning Post, Travel Mindset, and more. She is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, New York Travel Writers Association, and International Travel Writers Alliance. Melanie's photography has won awards, and she has also written 43 nonfiction books as either the author or ghostwriter.
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