While there were many issues facing New York, it was clear that we needed to change the narrative and bring back joy, to give us hope and energy to tackle the difficult problems and days ahead.
So many of you answered the call and stepped in. We started with pop-ups, producing a total of 14 across the five boroughs, gathered love letters to NYC and developed an ad campaign to remind us all of why New York was alive and kicking. And we didn’t stop there.

NYC's Open Jar Studios has acquired the boutique theatrical printing service Bway Printing, which specializes in printing and hand-delivering scripts and scores for Broadway rehearsals.

THE SHOW MUST GO ON documentary about The Broadway Relief Project at Open Jar Studios wins BEST DOCUMENTARY at The American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival.

Marking the 20th Anniversary of the iconic dance film CENTER STAGE, a reunion and master class led by Choreographer Susan Stroman and other members of the cast was hosted at Open Jar Studios in partnership with Broadway Dance Center on December 10, 2020.