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NYC: Broadway Behind The Scenes Including Studio Visit

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: United States, New York, New York City
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  • 2 hours
  • New York City
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Join a local guide for a look behind the curtain of New York’s theatre scene on Broadway. The tour begins in the bustling heart of New York City, Times Square - the epicenter of the theatre world. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a tour of iconic theaters where some of your favorite shows have been performed over the years. As you stroll through the Great White Way, taking in the marquees, dazzling lights and Broadway stories, you'll get a sense of the rich history of these historic venues. You'll also venture into the neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen, where off-Broadway theatres showcase the next generation of Broadway classics. Along the way, you'll get a glimpse behind the scenes with a tour of an active rehearsal studio.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Times Square, Broadway, New York City, NY 10036

Your tour starts right in the middle of the bright lights, towering skyscrapers and vibrant billboards of Times Square. This is the center of New York City, renowned globally and the gateway to Broadway. It's an ideal spot to kick off your tour of the Great White Way with us!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Duffy Square, Between 45th and 47th Streets, Broadway and Seventh Avenue, New York City, NY 10036

Just a stone's throw away from Times Square lies the lesser-known Duffy Square. This is where the TKTS Booth is located, and where hundreds of people enter daily ticket lotteries, making it an essential part of the Broadway experience for the public!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 599 Broadway, New York City, NY 10012-3235

Broadway is everything you could imagine - bright lights, colorful posters, marquees adorned with your favorite performers' names, and historic, iconic theaters. This is where fame is made, hits are born, and creativity thrives! On this tour, we'll walk down Broadway, while your guide provides you with the historical background of the theaters you pass by and the productions that have graced the avenue over the years.

Duration: 50 minutes

Pass By: Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W 46th St, New York City, NY 10036-1408

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Richard Rodgers Theatre, named after the famous composer of musicals, such as ‘Oklahoma!’, ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘The King and I’, and ‘South Pacific’. Since 2015, it has been the home of Lin Manuel Miranda's critically acclaimed musical ‘Hamilton’.

Pass By: Majestic Theatre, 247 W 44th St, New York City, NY 10036-3907

Listen out for the music of the night as you stroll by one of the largest theatres on the strip. The Majestic Theatre has a rich history, hosting productions like ‘The Music Man,’ ‘Camelot,’ and ‘The Wiz.’

Pass By: Shubert Theatre, 225 W 44th St, New York City, NY 10036-3964

This theatre, open since 1913, has been a staple on Broadway and has hosted the Tony Awards over the years. It boasts a history of productions, plays, and famous performers.

Pass By: Second Stage Theater, 305 W 43rd St, New York City, NY 10036-6406

This theatre company specialises in developing writer-focused plays and productions. With a history of captivating audiences with engaging characters, the theatre is known for the Tony Award-winning musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’.

Pass By: Theatre Row, 410 W 42nd St, New York City, NY 10036-6809

This collection of theatres operates as a hub for up-and-coming theatre companies, offering everything from rehearsal space to tech support.

Pass By: Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St., between 9th and 10th Aves, New York City, NY

This venue plays host to more plays than musicals, and has showcased Pulitzer Prize winners Driving Miss Daisy and The Flick.

Stop At: Hell's Kitchen, Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York

We’ll then venture to see some Off-Broadway theatres in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Midtown, where shows are developed, rehearsed, and produced before making their public debut. Here, you'll have the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of a theatre facility and see the process of how a show goes from an idea to being on Broadway. You'll see the costume and set design rooms, learn about the staging process, and even hear people in classes and rehearsals singing and dancing.

Duration: 50 minutes

Inclusions
  • Uncover the backstory of the iconic theaters with a local by your side
  • Go behind the scenes with a tour of an active rehearsal studio (Entrance Fee Included)
  • Wander through the off-Broadway venues in the diverse neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen
  • Experience the energy and excitement of Times Square

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation. Please dress comfortably and casually in weather-appropriate attire. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
  • In the event of road or attraction closures, your guide will do their best to work around the obstacles or take your tour to alternate locations.
  • The included visit to a rehearsal studio requires climbing 3 flights of stairs with no available elevator. Please be prepared for this, as opting out and waiting for the group outside will impact your tour experience.
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
  • The maximum number of people on this tour will be 12 passengers.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Father Duffy Square, 7th Ave &, W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, USA


Return Details

Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY, USA

Voucher info

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Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

556meredithf

26 Apr, 2024

Mickey gave our tour and she is EXCELLENT! As a broadway actor she gave so many insider details, facts, and behind the scenes! The tour is a 2 HOUR walking tour, so be prepared, but Mickey adjusted well to the older people walking the tour. The last 20 minutes are touring Open Jar Studios in Times Square and touring that in use studio is so interesting! The studio tour gives people a small snapshot DITL of a broadway actor and other local performers. I highly recommend this tour for broadway lovers and performing artists!

KombiGirl1955

20 Apr, 2024

I signed up for this tour by myself while my traveling companion was working and ended up at the end on a private tour with AJ after the other pair wasn’t feeling well. Despite this, I honestly felt that I received the full, enthusiastic tour experience that a full group would have received! AJ was FULL of trivia, facts, stories & neighborhood tips. I highly recommend signing up for his tour of Broadway behind the scenes. I expected an interesting tour but I was surprised at the depth of information about the characters of the theatres from the owners to the architects to the stage productions & actors.

X6628LVsallyj

19 Apr, 2024

Mickey did a wonderful job, showing our small group the wonders of Broadway. As an actor herself, she could explain the ins and outs of the Actors Guild and Equity contracts, all very interesting to those of us who know so little about what goes into making shows. She told stories about the theaters and showed us a few rehearsal studios. I visit NYC a lot, but she made me realize I know nothing. Good job, Mickey. Break a leg!

873arif

04 Apr, 2024

We had a fantastic time and learned so much on our Broadway Tour. AJ was a wealth of knowledge and such an amazing guide! We knew little going in and learned a tremendous amount about the breadth and depth of Broadway. My oldest hopes to work in technical theater production and this was a great foundation to learn about the greatest theaters. Thanks, AJ for making this such a wonderful tour!

Kelsey_B

03 Apr, 2024

Cullen was the absolute best. We had a wonderful time! Got to see some really cool theatres, hear history, and see practice studios.

User's Picture Gallery

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An Enchanting Broadway Walking Tour - Unforgettable Experience!

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Great tour and guide

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From the beginning of Broadway to current company rehearsals

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Wonderful experience going behind the scenes of Broadway!

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Fun and informative

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