Welcome to Broadway Salutes!
On September 20th, the third annual Broadway Salutes public event will celebrate the dedication and tenure of individuals in the Broadway community. The event will recognize the myriad of artists, technicians, and craftspeople who have made Broadway great for decades and will give special recognition to those individuals working today who have worked 25, 35, and 50 years in their respective theatrical craft - including stagehands, wardrobe workers, hair and makeup artists, theater owners, actors, producers, playwrights, casting directors, general managers, publicists, ushers, designers, musicians, directors, choreographers, and more.
This year, Broadway Salutes will include , "Stories 2011," to share the stories that spotlight the unique relationships, the dynamic presence, and the quiet day-to-day tales of workers in the Broadway arena the public otherwise might never know. By sharing stories, Broadway Salutes acknowledges the individual's impact on the three billion dollar Broadway industry and commends their work.
Stories may include a backstage legend, the tale of a leading Broadway actor, a moment in the life of a designer or a producer's road to success. These stories will be about the achievement, dedication, and variety of the professionals comprising the Broadway community. They will demonstrate the collaboration of our industry, the day-to-day relationships, and the indelible character of the Broadway professional.
Join us for a special ceremony recognizing unsung heroes and behind-the-scene artists of our Broadway theatre community!
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 | Duffy Square in Times Square
3:30 PM - Meet & Greet | 4:30 PM - Program
Event presented by The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG)
50 + Year Members – anyone who has worked 50 years on Broadway, no matter when they retired. They can have worked more than 50 years.
35 + Year Members – anyone working on Broadway for 35 years and has worked within the last two years. If someone is one of the creators of a long running show that is currently running we consider that person to still be working.
25 + Year Members – anyone working on Broadway for 25 years and is working today. Again – long running show creators are considered to be working.
People who have worked up to 34 years receive a 25-year pin.
People who have worked up to 49 years receive a 35-year pin. People who have worked up to 24 years will have something to look forward to.
Although many, many people worked tirelessly to ensure we included everyone in this annual celebration, we feel certain we have missed people to recognize. If you or someone you know should be added to our list for future events and to receive a pin, please contact us at BroadwaySalutes@BroadwaySalutes.com.