On Tues Sept 24, 2013, The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) will present the fifth annual Broadway Salutes, a celebration -- free and open to the public – which honors the countless professionals who have made Broadway great for decades. In this industry-wide event, which will take place at the Times Square Visitor Center (1560 B'way) in the heart of the theatre district, theater professionals will receive special recognition for having worked 25, 35, and 50 years in their respective theatrical craft. The event will begin at 3:30 PM with red carpet arrivals, and the public ceremony will begin at 4:00 PM. The event will be hosted by Holland Taylor.  The program, directed by Marc Bruni, will include special recognition to classic musicals – a 25-year inductee, a 35-year inductee, and a 50-year inductee.  Performers that afternoon will be Hugh Panaro, singing a number from "The Phantom of the Opera" (25 years), Lillias White singing from "Ain't Missbehavin'" (35 years) & Annaleigh Ashford singing from "Funny Girl" (50 years). For more information, log on to: www.broadwaysalutes.com. Press contact: Bill Coyle (917/279-6044)...