Pride in Times Square 2023

Playbill and the Times Square Alliance present Pride In Times Square. With top-stage and screen celebrities, Broadway/Off-Broadway productions, local Times Square business promotions, Pride Piano Bar sessions, live DJ sets, a TNB2S+ Pride celebration, a Drag Pride celebration, the return of last year’s The Big Broadway Disco, and more.

New additions to the event lineup include the Anthems of Pride concert presented by America Express hosted by Tituss Burgess, special guest Drag Queens from “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” appearing with ViiV Healthcare’s “Celebrate You!” event, Amazon Music DJ’s spinning at the Audible Theater Double Decker Bus, additional performances from the new off-Broadway musical Rock & Roll Man, pianist Drew Wutke and more.

Featuring: 

PRIDE MAIN STAGE! Broadway between 46th – 47th Sts

Pride in Times Square’s main stage will celebrate dynamic voices in the community, and support the continued fight for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all. Special guests, concerts, surprise performances, and more will take the stage on Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th.

THE BIG BROADWAY DISCO Broadway between 46th – 47th Sts

For the second year in a row, Playbill and Times Square will celebrate Pride like never before. Times Square will “ignite the night” with THE BIG BROADWAY DISCO – a large-scale street party that invites revelers to dance through Times Square to classic and contemporary Broadway songs and performances – all with a disco flare and performed in the heart of New York City: Times Square. With the Playbill Pride Float acting as a focal point for the night, guests will experience a Pride celebration like no other, while entertained by DJ’s, performers, dancers, fabulous costumes, and more on Saturday June 24th beginning at 5pm.

PRIDE PIANO BAR STAGE Broadway between 45th – 46th Sts

Pride 2023 will host, in the heart of Times Square, the Pride Piano Bar Stage! Audiences will be able to take photos with the one-of-a-kind designed piano and stay for piano sing-along performances and piano concerts throughout both days, led by top-Broadway musicians and performers.

INTERACTIVE PRIDE INSTALLATIONS

Pedestrians and audiences in Times Square will have the opportunity to connect with Pride in Times Square sponsors American Express, ViiV Healthcare, and Audible Theater with exciting and interactive Double Decker Buses, acting as anchor points for audiences to experience on Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th. Select buses will then become part of the NYC Pride March on Sunday June 25th down 5th Avenue. Guests can also interact with small businesses in front of American Express’ bus at the Merchant pop-up.

AUDIBLE THEATER AT PRIDE IN TIMES SQUARE

Audible will celebrate Pride with the LGBTQIA+ community, their employees and colleagues across Theater. As a supporter of queer storytelling, Audible Theater works with artists to bring their stories to live audiences at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre and to millions of listeners globally. Visit Audible Theater at Pride in Times Square to hear Amazon Music DJs spinning favorite songs from the “PROUD playlist” as a feel-good lead up to the NYC Pride Parade! Then join us on Friday, June 23 at 7pm for “Alison Bechdel’s Dykes to Watch Out For – One Night Stand,” at Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane). Starring Alison Bechdel, Roberta Colindrez, and more, this live performance will include a “Best Of” compilation from the Audible Original series, Alison Bechdel’s Dykes to Watch Out For, along with performances from Tony Award-winner Lauren Patten and Tony Award nominee Jenn Colella.

TIMES SQUARE ALLIANCE BUSINESS & SOCIAL PROMOTIONS

The Times Square Alliance will celebrate the best of the neighborhood’s Pride discounts, deals, giveaways, and special menu items from local businesses all month long. Special offers will appear at TSQ.org/PrideDeals from Times Square restaurants, shops, shows, and attractions that celebrate and support the most colorful month of the year. Plus, experience #SignsOfPride in Times Square with displays of Pride flags and rainbows on screens and billboards throughout the Crossroads of the World.