Broadway wants you back, the Broadway League is reminding everyone just how much they have been missed. It’s been 18 months since the lights went out on the Great White Way, and 97,000 Broadway workers depend on people to return and see live theater again. Oprah Winfrey narrated a short film that includes 99 Broadway shows, 735 actors and one dog showcasing the rich history of Broadway, and previewed the exciting new shows yet to come.

Good afternoon! Wishing you a happy Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

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Paul Galloway, collection specialist in the Department of Architecture and Design, talks about the Volkswagen Beetle—unexpected design success, countercultural icon, and a personal symbol of joy, adventure, family, and remembrance.