Broadway Barks

Name: Broadway Barks
Start: 2026-07-11T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-11T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Shubert Alley, Theater District, Manhattan

FreeOne day onlyAnimals

Where else do Tony winners cradle shelter puppies in the middle of the Theater District? Broadway Barks packs Shubert Alley with stars from the season's biggest shows presenting adoptable dogs and cats from around 24 NYC shelters, with Bernadette Peters — who co-founded the event with Mary Tyler Moore — presiding. It's free, it's outdoors, it's absurdly photogenic, and if you've been thinking about adopting, this is the most joyful way to meet your match.

What to expect

An open-air street festival crammed between two Broadway houses: adoption booths from shelters across the city, celebrity presentations of adoptable animals on a small stage later in the afternoon, and a crowd thick with theater fans and dog lovers. Come early to browse the animals before the star segments begin.

Good to know

Shubert Alley runs between W 44th and W 45th Sts, between Broadway and 8th Ave — any train to Times Sq-42nd St works
Free and open to the public — no tickets needed to watch
Celebrity pet presentations happen later in the afternoon; the adoption booths run all event long
If you're seriously considering adopting, bring ID and be ready for shelter screening on the spot
It gets very crowded around the stage — small kids do better at the booth end of the alley
Proceeds and awareness benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and NYC shelters

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Common questions

Can I actually adopt a pet at Broadway Barks?

Yes — roughly two dozen NYC-area shelters and rescue groups bring adoptable dogs and cats, and adoptions happen on site subject to each shelter's screening process.

Who hosts the 2026 event?

Co-founder Bernadette Peters hosts with Andrew Rannells, joined by performers from Broadway's current shows.

Does it cost anything to attend?

No — the event is free and open to the public in Shubert Alley.

What to expect

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