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This is Lola. She made us smile. We're hoping she makes you smile, too. That is all. Photo by @jasonhowardnyc. Pup: @misslolaswag

Tomorrow is the voter registration deadline for NYC ✅ Whether you're registering online, by mail, or in person, do it by Friday, Oct 9 and let your voice be heard in the 2020 election. Video: “I Am America" by Shea Diamond for @theensemblist, a group of artists performing in theatre ensembles on and across the country. Directed and choreographed by @elliottmattox. Filmed and Edited by @pierremaraisvideography. Featuring @theryanbreslin @sashahutchings @cheechmanohar and @izzymccalla with @aaronjalbano @aliciaalbright @birdsofbaker @dblexicon @keel_b @stephbizz14 @cbcoasters @aliciacharlesowsley @mcconley @karlidinardo @michaeldfasano @cajmahal @michaelfatica @missgroves_ifyourenasty @jgruener @jacobtgutierrez @j_dawg87 @ijamesharkness @michaeljhartung @ericanthonyjohnson @jkeatster @colby_q @ktlomb @calebmarshall67 @staart421 @robinmasella @bboymateo @michellemercedes_ @ildamason @happymeahl @amy_quanbeck @mollyisrushing @mimidulla @kaitlynlsmitty @dsteinface @jswimm1 @deetofa @hallitoland @zurinspired, Paige Williams and @kelliyoungman . Production Stage Managers: @rachelbauder515 and @mattyd0804 Associate Choreographer: @alicia_newcom Production Assistants: Emily Hayes, David Sugarman Behind the scenes photography by @matificaraphoto

People are steadily returning to the plazas. We're not quite seeing the crowds of yesteryear, but this September over 105,000 pedestrians traveled through Times Square on average each day in comparison to 33,000 this past April 👣 Photo by @kareemmichel_

@ariannaafsar is pretty awesome: she played Eliza in @HamiltonMusical Chicago and made Top 36 on American Idol Season 8. She's also currently composing a pop-rock musical about Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress (@jeannettemusical). And she's performing on with @thebillyrecce on 10/6! Watch her take the digital stage tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct 6) at 7pm ET. Tap the for streaming info.

Still trendy 📸 : @sincerelymaureen

Visit your favorite celebs from past or present at @nycwax now welcoming visitors in Times Square! We stopped by to chat with General Manager Mindy Clements who gave us a tour of the newest wax installations and safety protocols––reduced hours, mask-wearing policies and capacity limitations that keep guests safe and make the museum sparkle. Reserve your ticket at the link in bio.

Last week, @abnycensus2020 hosted the Get Counted NYC Flash Mob to encourage New Yorkers to fill out the Census. It's still not too late––complete your Census TODAY at my2020census.gov or simply click the link in our bio. The deadline is tomorrow, September 30. Watch the entire dance at @abnycensus2020. About the 2020 Census questionnaire: • It's quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete. • It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected. • Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services. • Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government. Your response matters.

Swipe ➡️ for a few of @TaylorImanJones' iconic Broadway shows. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Taylor originated roles in the Broadway musicals @hohmusical and @groundhogdaybwy. She’s also in the LA company of @hamiltonmusical, and is set to star as Andy Sachs in the much-anticipated The Devil Wears Prada musical. Until we can see her take on the fictional fashion world, she’s taking the digital stage to play her original songs live for the first time ever. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Catch Taylor on tomorrow night at 7pm ET. She’ll be debuting original music in a lineup that also includes @starbirdandthephoenixband and @stormthomas1. Watch at or on our Facebook page. See you there!

One thing that will never change is the ticking of time and the arrival of a New Year. On December 31st, the Ball will drop in Times Square. Times Square New Year's Eve 2021 is happening visually, virtually, safely. Stay tuned for more details about how we will be ringing in 2021 in a virtually enhanced way in Times Square and around the world.

The Broadway Buskers concert series is co-curated by the Musical Theatre Factory. New to MTF? Read on 👇 @mtfmusicals is a non-profit arts services organization committed to dismantling oppressive ideologies toward collective liberation, centering artists of excellence who exist in the intersections of underrepresented groups. They develop change-making new musicals in a joyous, collaborative community free from commercial constraints. Check out how MTF continues to uplift artists virtually at the . This week’s artists include MTF writing duo @tidtaya_sinutoke & Isabella Dawis (@halftheskymusical)!

Today is @bcefa's virtual ! Bring home theatrical collectibles, jump in to live and silent auctions, and video chat with Broadway stars. Visit the to experience this year's Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction.

For its 9th year, returns to NYC with 60+ public free exhibitions across all 5 boroughs. 'Pandemic Class of 2020' by Elias Williams is now on view in Times Square! @photoville @TSqArts Photos by Seth Bloom for Photoville 2020