www.broadwaynews.com: The Museum of Broadway has added a philanthropic wing called the Broadway Legacy Foundation. The launch of this 501(c)(3) organization comes as the museum celebrates its third anniversary. The occasion will be marked with a Nov. 11 event at the museum dubbed the Founding Salon.
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I think that this is a really great idea and will make an impact on the industry. Since the Museum of Broadway is pretty well known, this launch of their non-profit will gain recognition fast. I want to see what incentives or programs are going to be put in place and how they will align with their goals. I did a recent project about a non-profit theatre, and it was interesting to see what they tell you versus what they are actually doing to align with their goals and their mission statement. Because the article was pretty vague about what they are implementing other than community programs, I want to see where they go with it. The special exhibits are a great way to spread knowledge and interest in specific aspects of theatre that aren't always talked about. The spotlight on puppetry is really interesting because I feel like the is an aspect that isn't really talked about until it comes to Little Shop or Milky White, but with the recent Paddington puppetry in the West End, I think it is a good exhibition to begin with. I'm excited to see what becomes of this organization.
The Museum of Broadway is one of my favorite things to do in New York City! No matter how many times I go to New York City, I have always and will always visit the Museum of Broadway! This museum takes the people through all aspects of theater, from onstage and backstage, taking you through some of the most iconic musicals that have been on Broadway, and at the end, there is a gift shop where you can get merchandise from some of the musicals that are currently on Broadway. I am so happy to hear that this museum is starting a new non-profit program focused on education and special exhibits to hold workshops, talkbacks, and panels for the younger generation of theater enthusiasts to keep learning and continuing to hold on to theater and performing history. I am very excited to see where this program leads and the opportunities that it opens for the community!
This article was so cool! I have seen photos and videos of this museum, but have never actually been myself. The next time that I am in New York City, I will definitely try to make it! I had no idea that this museum has only been open for 3 years! This seems like something that should have been open for years, considering that Broadway started in the 1800’s. I think it is awesome that they are starting their own nonprofit! We just learned lots about nonprofits in our Anti Racist and Equitable Theatre Practices class, so they are fresh in my mind! I think that their mission and values are great. I just hope that they actually stick to them and don't veer too far off course. It sounds like they already have some good plans with their first exhibit on puppetry! This should be really cool, since a lot of times people don't think about puppetry in the context of theatre!
I'm a bit confused. I thought that the museum was already a nonprofit? I'm glad they added a philanthropic wing, but I assumed that the museum was already nonprofit. This is a major step for an up-and-coming space like this one to make real change in the theatre and art worlds, especially when this industry is in a strange place, especially in America. I'm also SO GLAD that they're making an exhibition about puppetry in theatre. I love puppetry in theatre; it consistently enhances the shows that it is a part of. I hope they highlight static puppets as well as animatronics, because as robotic puppets become more common, it's hard to see a world where the static is applicable anymore. But, there would be no King King puppet without Po or The Lion King, and there'd be no Jim Henson without Film Noir and Japanese stop-motion puppets! I'm glad to hear the museum is taking a leap into education.
I have passed by the Museum of Broadway many many times and is still yet to go in and witness the exhibits there. I still have every intention to go at some point as I do love to see historical artifacts from previous shows and also I think it's a great homage to seeing departments that aren't as recognized publicly facing. like I would love to see what their stage management section has to showcase and what history they have there. I'm excited to hear that they are launching the non-profit Foundation and trying to do more within their historical theatrical archiving. I'm interested to see how this opens new doors and can offer funding at a time in which that is difficult to attain for many in this industry. I'm happy to see that this museum is still thriving and continuing to expand while holding their core mission at heart.
This is pretty awesome to hear. I think it’s very important to keep history in general but it’s also important to educate and provide opportunities for those interested in theatre as well. I honestly never knew this place existed, but now that I do I’ll be sure to visit the next time I go to New York City. I’ve never been a big fan of museums but I’m sure this one will peak my interest. I’ve always loved to see opportunities for education in theatre. It’s something I have always valued during high school and something I would love to contribute to professionally during my career. I think it’s very important for the younger generation to experience a little bit of theatre since you can learn universal skills from it. I love to see what they plan on doing in the future, it makes me optimistic for the future of theatre.
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