Get ready to show off those Jazz Hands and join us in celebrating Musical Theatre on this amazing Broadway Musical Theatre Walking Tour Extravaganza! It’s our FAVORITE! For 2 glorious hours, you will be taken on a fun-filled, historical, memorable walking tour through Times Square!! You will gain insight into the life of a Broadway actor, and learn about famous Broadway legends (Judy Garland, Liza Minelli, Barbra Streisand, Patti Lupone, etc.). Visit iconic locations like the George M. Cohan Statue (one of the only actor statues in the city), Shubert Alley and Sardi’s Restaurant. Learn about the history of the Tony Awards and Broadway Events (Broadway Barks, Broadway in Bryant Park, Stars in The Alley, etc.), and visit almost all the Broadway Theatres between West 41st to West 50th Streets. This is a MUST for Broadway Fans!!!
Highlights of this 2-hour walking tour include:
-The origins of musical theatre and the history of Broadway!
-Famous songs and show stoppers (performed with your tour guide!)
-Learn about Broadway stars (both in the earthly realm and beyond!)
-Learn about New York City Theatre from Vaudeville to today!
-Shop at a Broadway Souvenir store and get that Hamilton T-shirt you’ve been wanting!
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 outside the Drama Book Shop. Feel free to arrive 15 mins early to stroll around. Our guide will meet you outside but provide a quick tour before the start of the tour.
ENDING LOCATION: In Times Square outside the Gershwin Theatre
LENGTH: 2 Hours; 1/2 mile in length
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 20 people
TOUR TIMES: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 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.)
