BroadwayCon


BroadwayCon is an annual convention for theatre fans held in New York City and operated by Mischief Management.

Origins

BroadwayCon was founded by Mischief Management and Anthony Rapp, a prominent actor. Melissa Anelli, the founder and CEO of Mischef Management 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.

Content

The convention includes activities such as actor meet-and-greets, career guidance, socializing, cosplay competitions, a marketplace, and performances. Notable guests have included Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hillary Clinton, and Vanessa Williams.
YearVenueRef
2016New York Hilton Midtown
2017Jacob Javits Convention Center
2018Jacob Javits Convention Center
2019New York Hilton Midtown
2020New York Hilton Midtown
2021Online due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022Manhattan Center and the New Yorker Hotel
2023New York Marriott Marquis
2024New York Hilton Midtown
2025New York Marriott Marquis
2026Palladium Times Square and the New York Westin at Times Square