Glee Meets Smash Broadway Walking Tour
Get ready to sing, dance, and shine through the streets of New York City’s Times Square Theatre District with our 2-hour Broadway Walking Tour inspired by the hit TV shows Glee and Smash!
You’ll learn about the talented actors who got their start on Broadway, including Lea Michele (Rachel Berry from Glee), who originated the role of Wendla in Spring Awakening, and Megan Hilty (Ivy Lynn from Smash), who appeared in the Broadway production of 9 to 5: The Musical and more!
As we stroll through the Theater District, you’ll discover the real-life Broadway careers of the actors who starred in Glee and Smash, including Matthew Morrison (Will Schuester from Glee), who starred in Hairspray and The Light in the Piazza, and Christian Borle (Tom Levitt from Smash), who won a Tony Award for his performance in Peter and the Starcatcher. You’ll also learn about the incredible talents of Amber Riley (Mercedes Jones from Glee), who performed in Dreamgirls and The Wiz, and Jeremy Jordan (Jimmy Collins from Smash), who starred in Newsies and Bonnie and Clyde.
This tour is a fun and interactive experience that combines the best of both worlds – the high-energy musical numbers of Glee and the behind-the-scenes drama of Smash. So come along and join the chorus – book your tour today!
What the Tour Includes
- Broadway locations connected to the stars of Glee and Smash
- Stories about the performers’ Broadway careers
- Theatre District landmarks and behind-the-scenes history
- A fun, interactive musical walking-tour experience
PUBLIC TOUR:
2 Hour Tour for only $49
(Children 10 and under are free!)
PRIVATE TOUR:
2 Hour Tour for only $89
(Children 10 and under are free!)
LOCATION: This tour meets on the corner of West 53rd and Broadway in front of the Broadway Theatre.
ENDING LOCATION: In Times Square at 46th Street and Broadway
LENGTH: 2 Hours; 1/2 mile in length
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 20 people
TOUR TIMES: Wednesday and Fridays at 11am
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Our professional licensed tour guides are gifted triple threats who weave groups around New York’s bustling streets, brandishing their love of the stage and of the city along half-mile routes that cover origins of musical theater and Broadway history. Each tour guide brings a tablet with photos and videos to help share New York’s unique theatre history. (*Please note that we do not go inside any of the equity theatres due to union restrictions however we will entertain you with backstage stories and personal experiences.)
