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NYC: Broadway Behind The Scenes Including Studio Visit

7th Ave &, W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Many Broadway tours offered are packed full of people, providing a not-so-awesome experience where you could miss out on key information. Instead, prebook this New York City Broadway small-group Tour that includes a special, behind-the-scenes visit to an active rehearsal studio. Starting in Times Square, follow your guide down the Great White Way, passing by historic theaters, while learning the stories behind iconic venues, and the off-Broadway theaters in Hell’s Kitchen.

  • Explore New York City’s Broadway Theater highlights in just a few hours
  • Get more from a small-group tour that puts you up close to your guide
  • Go behind the scenes with an insider’s tour of an active rehearsal studio
  • Ideal for theater fans—this Broadway tour is packed with insights and history

What To Expect

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Times Square



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!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duffy Square



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!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Broadway



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.

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Richard Rodgers Theatre



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’.

• Admission Ticket Free

Majestic Theatre



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.’

• Admission Ticket Free

Shubert Theatre



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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Second Stage Theater



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’.

• Admission Ticket Free

Theatre Row



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

• Admission Ticket Free

Playwrights Horizons



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

• Admission Ticket Free

Hell’s Kitchen



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.

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 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
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

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