Carnegie Hall

German Legacies in American Music

March 2–April 1, 2026

The Goethe-Institut New York Library presents a curated book display for Carnegie Hall’s United in Sound: America at 250 festival. Explore stories that celebrate America’s rich cultural tapestry through German voices. Discover inspiring literature, music, and history, and enjoy free library membership by visiting the Goethe-Institut New York Library’s website.

Constellations in Art, Emerging Technologies, and Possible Futures

Ongoing beginning March 12, 2026

Set against the backdrop of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, the exhibition reflects on how this milestone resonates in global dialogues on freedom, emancipation, and justice, highlighting the African and Afro-descendant voices that continue to challenge and reimagine these notions.

Echoes of Liberation and Black Speculative Legacies, 1776–2026

Ongoing

This online exhibition situates Black speculative traditions at the center of a reflection on America’s founding ideals. The voices of Phillis Wheatley, Benjamin Banneker, Ignatius Sancho, Prince Hall, and the Black Church illuminate how Black imagination generated alternate futures from within a world that denied their humanity.

March 18–March 29, 2026

Join an assortment of New York City’s most colorful characters for a night like no other in the dark underbelly of the city at the end of the 1920s. Michael John LaChiusa (The Gardens of Anuncia) and George C. Wolfe (Jelly’s Last Jam) bring Joseph Moncure March’s notorious narrative poem to life in their vivid, jazz-infused musical adaptation directed by two-time Helen Hayes Award winner Lili-Anne Brown.

Alan Lomax and Diego Carpitella’s Musical Journey

May 15–May 31, 2026

This project highlights the pioneering work of Alan Lomax, the American ethnomusicologist who, with Italian scholar Diego Carpitella, undertook a groundbreaking field recording campaign in Sicily in 1954. Their work preserved an extraordinary heritage of Italian folk music, bringing voices from rural communities into the global conversation on culture and identity.

June 1–June 30, 2026

Enjoy audio playlists curated by The Metropolitan Opera that feature works by American composers. Additionally, The Metropolitan Opera releases full production videos of select American operas for free through its streaming service, Met Opera on Demand.

June 5–August 31, 2026

Enrico Caruso’s journey from Naples to New York embodies the story of Italian migration and its cultural impact in America. The exhibition, first presented at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli in 2022 includes rare photographs and historic recordings from the collections of the Istituto Centrale per i Beni Sonori e Audiovisivi, curated by Giuliana Muscio with music consultant Simona Frasca.

June 17–June 28, 2026

This Tony-winning musical comedy tells a story of love, family, and acceptance—and, of course, the greatest drag show on the French Riviera! Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner Billy Porter stars as the fabulous Albin in this heartfelt show from Lifetime Achievement Tony Award winners Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman. Directed by Robert O’Hara, this production is the first to feature an all-Black cast.

Broadway’s Jewish Legacy VIP Tour

Ongoing

Step into the spotlight with our exclusive VIP Tour—a personalized, in-depth journey through the Museum led by an expert guide.

This tour explores the unique and integral role of Jewish artists in shaping modern American theater.

Classic VIP Tour

Ongoing

Step into the spotlight with The Museum of Broadway’s exclusive VIP tour—a personalized, in-depth journey through the museum led by an expert guide. Get a deeper look into the history of Broadway with behind-the-scenes stories and insider knowledge, and explore the making of the museum and the artists who created it.