Founded in 1911, the Broadway Association has been one of the moving forces in establishing Times Square as the Entertainment Capital of the World.

Members of the Board of Directors include the key executives of the Broadway League, the Times Square Alliance, the Mayor’s Midtown Citizens Committee, The Times Square Advertising Coalition, NYC & Company, the Actors Fund, IATSE, Theatre Development Fund, Inside Broadway, the three major theater companies, the Midtown Community Court, public relations firms, banks, hotels, restaurants, law firms, developers, television stations and publishers.

The Association holds monthly luncheons that act as a forum to address topical issues important to the area. Recent speakers include DM Kevin Sheekey, New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye, publishers Arthur Sulzberger Jr. and Tim Zagat, Commissioner Ray Kelly, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., City Council President Christine Quinn, in addition to other city officials, developers and Broadway stakeholders.

The association’s Annual Awards Luncheon unites the entire community, bringing members and guests together to exchange ideas and renew friendships. Recent recipients of the Golden Scroll Award include the Time Square Alliance, the Midtown Community Court, IATSE, New York City Police Foundation, Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, Theatre Row, Gray Line New York Sightseeing, and Marriott International among others.

Dennis Swanson Chairman Emeritus		Cristyne L. Nicholas Chairman