by Mike Haber | Sep 14, 2021 | Act 1 (Southern Times Square), Act 2 (Northern Times Square), Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Backstage with Amada, Backstage with New York Broadway Tours, Be A Smash Walking Tour, Blog, Broadway, Broadway 101 Walking Tour (Times Square), Broadway Audience, Broadway Extravaganza Tour (Act 3 Times Square), Christmas Caroling (Times Square), Gilbert and Sullivan to Hamilton Tour (Downtown), Gleeks Fan Tour (Times Square), Haunted Broadway (Times Square), In The Heights Walking Tour, News, off broadway, Off-Broadway Tour, Shows, Times Square Theatre District, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Washington Heights
Along with Broadway re-opening TONIGHT , we at New York Broadway Tours are starting to prepare in RELAUNCHING OUR WALKING TOURS THIS FALL!
Prepare to BOOK YOUR TICKETS!!!
by Mike Haber | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, off broadway, Shows
FEED ME!! We are celebrating these next few weeks the return of some of the hottest shows here in the Big Apple. Last night, the Award winning
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon celebrated this historical comeback after an 18 1/2 month long intermission by kicking off BROADWAY WEEK.
Last night, the celebration began with a performance from the Award winning Off Broadway revival of
Little Shop of Horrors. Get ready to take a trip to SKID ROW as Tony nominee
Jeremy Jordan as “Seymour”, Emmy winner and Tony nominee
Tammy Blanchard as “Audrey”, and the cast perform a medley of 2 of the beloved songs from the show…. the show’s titular song itself
Little Shop of Horrors and Skit Row.
This acclaimed production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is set to give audiences the ultimate scream once again at the Westside Theatre starting September 21st, 2021.
How amazing was that performance?
Who is excited?!!!
by Mike Haber | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, off broadway, Shows
ON THE MARQUEE: Off Broadway’s
Vineyard Theatre is set to bring 2 of its critically acclaimed productions to the Great Bright Way this Fall. As part of its REPERTORY ON BROADWAY series, these plays consist of Tina Satter’s
Is This A Room and Lucas Hnath’s
Dana H.
One of our amazing friend and followers was so kind once again to share these incredible photos taken featuring updated front of house billboards outside the series soon-to-be home at Broadway’s legendary Lyceum Theatre.
PLEASE NOTE: Both these plays are extremely intense but powerful dramas.
IS THIS A ROOM (led by Emily Davis) will begin preview performances September 24th, 2021 and will officially open on October 11th, 2021.
DANA H (a one woman show starring Deidre O’Connell) will start its previews October 1st, 2021 and will open October 17th, 2021.
Vineyard’s REPERTORY ON BROADWAY will alternate BOTH these productions for a limited run through January 16th, 2022.
How interesting is this?
Who is excited?!!
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by Mike Haber | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog, News, off broadway, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: Still feel unsafe and can’t make it to NYC to see the historical relaunched production of
The Public Theater‘s Shakespeare in the Park?!! No worries. It has just been announced that show….. MERRY WIVES is set to be filmed for
PBS‘ Award winning series
Great Performances.
Under the direction of Saheem Ali, get ready to experience one of
William Shakespeare‘s notable comedies in a whole new way for this generation. Set in South Harlem, amidst a vibrant and eclectic community of West African immigrants, it’s a celebration of New York City about tricks of the heart .Filmed at the Delacorte Theatre in
Central Park, MERRY WIVES features an unbelievable all-black cast led by…..
Jacob Ming-Trent (Broadway’s
Shrek the Musical and various shows with Shakespeare in the Park) as “Falstaff”,
Tony nominee Pascale Armand (Broadway’s
Eclipsed) as “Madam Ekua Page”,
MERRY WIVES originally began its summer long engagement last month on July 6th, 2021. It had its official opening night on August 6th, 2021 where it will continue to run through September 18th, 2021 at the Delacorte Theatre.
The production has earned rave reviews from critics and audiences everywhere. Truly one of the most powerful productions to celebrate the return of our New York Theater scene after a rough 17 months.
An official airing date on PBS will be announced at a later time.
by Mike Haber | Aug 15, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, off broadway, Shows
With COVID-19 / Delta Variant cases rising while New York City is making its way back to normal, New York City
Mayor Bill de Blasio and
Governor Andrew Cuomo are putting extreme recommendations for everyone’s continued safety and health to still follow ongoing safety protocols. Beginning Labor Day, these MADATORY precautions will include….
Showing proof of taken your COVID-19 vaccine or a result of NEGATIVE on a weekly COVID-19 tests,
continuing to WEAR YOUR FACE MASKS
For our Broadway Theater community, they will be going for only people who have been fully vaccinated….. That consists of your fellow audience members along with everyone involved with the productions….. cast, crew, musicians, creative team, staff, and more.
However for young Children along with those with medical or religious beliefs, you need to show a result of NEGATIVE on both a PCR test and RAPID test within six hours of a performance.
Please remember, this is continue to help fight against this ongoing horrific spread of the coronavirus and delta variant. We’re in this together!!!
Get Vaccinated and stop the virus!!!
by Mike Haber | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, off broadway, Shows
FIRST LOOK: With Broadway making its comeback, have you always wanted to experience some the actual costumes from your favorite shows up close? Now you can!!!! Introducing the SHOWSTOPPERS: SPECTACULAR COSTUMES FROM STAGE AND SCREEN exhibit on 42nd Street.
This once in a lifetime exhibit will give Show Business fans a chance to see the all those unforgettable details and craftsmanship that most people see from sitting far away up-close. Even real costume makers and experts will be your guides demonstrating the techniques and skills and interacting with guests, and multimedia elements will provide a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the process. You can expect to see costumes from some of Broadway’s hottest tickets past and present including….
Starlight Express,
and
so much more.
This exhibit is also serving as a benefit to raise money for the Costume Industry Coalition Recovery Fund, which continues to support one of the hardest hit sectors of the entertainment industry…. especially after this past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SHOWSTOPPERS will be a limited engagement from now through September 26th, 2021 on 234 West 42nd Street…. the former site of the
Modell’s Sporting Goods store there.
How fabulous and stunning is this?!!!