BroadwayCon
Theatre fan convention
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BroadwayCon is an annual convention for theatre fans held in New York City and operated by Mischief Management.
| BroadwayCon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Theatre, particularly plays and musicals performed at Broadway theaters |
| Venue | Varies |
| Locations | New York City, New York |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | January 22, 2016 |
| Most recent | January 25, 2026 |
| Next event | Unknown |
| Attendance | 7,000 (estimated in 2019)[1] |
| Organized by | Mischief Management |
| Website | BroadwayCon |
Origins
BroadwayCon was founded by Mischief Management and Anthony Rapp, a prominent actor. Melissa Anelli, the founder and CEO of Mischef Management[2] saw RENT on Broadway more than 50 times and had previously befriended Rapp, who played one of the principals, at the stage door. The team later partnered with Playbill on the convention.
The first BroadwayCon was held in January 2016 at the New York Hilton Midtown, notably during a major blizzard, and has been held annually since then.[3]
Content
The convention includes activities such as actor meet-and-greets, career guidance, socializing, cosplay competitions, a marketplace, and performances.[4] Notable guests have included Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hillary Clinton, and Vanessa Williams.[5][6]
| Year | Venue | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | New York Hilton Midtown | [4] |
| 2017 | Jacob Javits Convention Center | [7] |
| 2018 | [8] | |
| 2019 | New York Hilton Midtown | [9] |
| 2020 | [10] | |
| 2021 | Online due to the COVID-19 pandemic | [11] |
| 2022 | Manhattan Center and the New Yorker Hotel | [12][5] |
| 2023 | New York Marriott Marquis | [13] |
| 2024 | New York Hilton Midtown | [14] |
| 2025 | New York Marriott Marquis | [15] |
| 2026 | Palladium Times Square and the New York Westin at Times Square | [16]
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