Do you have what it takes to make it on Broadway?  Then sync up your calendar and twitter the news because the fourth annual TEDxBroadway is returning—Monday, February 23, 2015—to New World Stages in New York City, and will include some very special attendees in “The Loft.”

The good news is that the organizers, of the one-day event, asks a very big question: “What is the Best Broadway Can Be?” are then invites the next generation to participate in shaping the future of Broadway with the TEDxBroadway Young Professional and Student Programs.

"Some of today's most influential people in the Broadway ecosystem come to TEDxBroadway, but we want to make sure that some of tomorrow's most influential are there too,” says Damian Bazadona, founder of Situation Interactive and TEDxBroadway Co-organizer.

From investors points-of-view Broadway continues to be a prudent investment with musicals being the favorite spot to invest their hard earned money. 

Disney's "The Lion King" has produced a global yield of 6.2 billion, and 1 billion is from it's Broadway run.  That clearly made Thomas Schumacher, President and Producer of Disney Theatrical smile deeply.

Next generation please pay attention, opportunity is texting—answer.

The TEDxBroadway Loft is a space for the 54 members of the Young Professional and Student Programs to exchange ideas and information with their peers.

The Loft creates an environment in which the young professionals and students can network, voice their opinions, insights, and build relationships for later initiatives. It's underwritten by The Nederlander Organization and The Shubert Foundation.

"It might get a little raucous up there, but in a good way,” adds Jim McCarthy, CEO, Goldstar and Co-organizer, TEDxBroadway. "Don't worry though. Just because you're not in the Young Professional Program or a Student, that doesn't mean you're not allowed to go up there."

TEDxBroadway Young Professionals:

Applications are now being accepted for the program.  Each selected participant gets one free ticket to TEDxBroadway.

They will also be invited into a private social group with opportunities to engage with other young professionals, as well as opportunities to interact with professionals and leaders in the Broadway community before, during, and after the conference.

To apply to attend TEDxBroadway 2015 as a Young Professional:

• Submit an application by Wednesday, December 31st, 2014. http://www.tedxbroadway.com/young-professionals-opportunity-tedxbroadway-2015/
• Be under 30-years-old as of February 23, 2015.
• Work in a field that touches the Broadway ecosystem.

TEDxBroadway Student Program:

Select graduate students from area schools including Yale, Brooklyn College, Columbia and NYU will be nominated by their professors to receive a free ticket to TEDxBroadway. They will be invited to also attend meeting and events with the Young Professionals, industry professionals and established leaders in the community surrounding the conference. Their tickets have been underwritten by Disney Theatricals.

Previously announced speakers at this year’s event include (additional speakers will be announced later):  Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Tony-nominated songwriters), Sree Sreenivasan  (Chief Digital Officer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art), Dr. Laurie Santos (Associate Professor of Psychology at Yale University), Kirsten Sabia  (Vice President of Marketing Services for the PGA TOUR), Osh Ghanimah, (Founder and CEO of Broadway For All), Elliott Masie (expert in learning), and Emily Simoness (Executive Director of SPACE on Ryder Farm).

Additional details are available at: http://TEDxBroadway.com

Interested attendees can purchase tickets at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxbroadway-tickets-12624455085

Follow TEDxBroadway on Twitter: @TEDxBroadway

The conference will begin at 11AM on February 23rd, 2015. Tickets are $100.