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Celebrate Broadway at The Shops

Nov 9, 2021
the stars hanging inside the shops

The Shops at Columbus Circle has begun their popular Broadway Under the Stars holiday performances! After the series took a break last year due to the pandemic, they have returned with free live performances from Tony-award winning Broadway favorites and new shows until Thursday, December 16. The series is open to the public, takes place every Thursday at 5:00pm on Level 2 at The Shops and celebrates the return of Broadway and the resiliency of theatre and arts in New York City.

The tentative schedule of performances and dates is as follows:

  • Thursday, November 11: The Phantom of the Opera
  • Thursday, November 18: Aladdin and The Lion King
  • Thursday, December 2: Diana, Dear Evan Hansen, Girl from the North Country and TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
  • Thursday, December 9: Jagged Little Pill
  • Thursday, December 16: Mrs. Doubtfire, Moulin Rouge! and Come From Away

Click here to read a press release on Broadway Under the Stars. Performances are subject to change. Click here to find the most up-to-date performance schedule.

The Shops' Holiday Under the Stars display is the largest specialty-crafted exhibit of illuminated color mixing in the world, featuring twelve 14-foot stars that hang from the ceiling of the 150-foot Great Room. The Shops will be holding daily performances at 4:00pm and 7:00pm. Holiday Under the Stars will be on display through Monday, January 3, so stop in to do some holiday shopping and see the stars! 

Photo credit: Time Out New York