Throngs of theater lovers braved the rain to enjoy a series of free performances from Broadway hits in the heart of Times Square on Sunday as part of the city’s ongoing 400th anniversary celebrations. 5 Fans brave the rain in Times Square on Sunday to watch performances from 23 different Broadway shows. James KeivomThe crowd was a mix of theater lovers who specially traveled to Times Square for the event and tourists who happened upon it and were equally delighted by what they found. Others sought out the Times Square show because of the rare opportunity to catch a performance without paying. “The heart of Times Square is the perfect place to celebrate Broadway’s legacy.”Theater-lovers who enjoyed the show agreed.