On this tour, we pick up where Broadway 101 leaves off and continue to take you past more famous locations such as the Broadway Theatre (Cinderella, Fiddler on The Roof), the Winter Garden Theatre (Cats, Mamma Mia!, Rocky), the Gershwin Theatre (Wicked), Ellen’s Stardust Diner, Eugene O’Neil Theatre (Jersey Boys), Ambassador Theatre (Chicago), etc.
Along the way, learn about the music publishing business at the Brill Building near Tin Pan Alley, other fun Broadway stories and traditions as well as various theatre superstitions.
You will also gain insight into the life of a Broadway actor as well as learn about Off-Broadway festivals, rehearsal studios, and the best way to get tickets to a Broadway show. This tour is the perfect gift for the young up-and-coming Broadway performer in your life or for enthusiasts who love to sing and dance. Expect spontaneous jazz hands and outbursts of Broadway show tunes!
PUBLIC TOUR:Â
2 Hour Tour for only $49
(Children 10 and under are free!)
PRIVATE TOUR:Â
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:Â In Times Square at 46th Street and Broadway
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LENGTH:Â 2 Hours; 1/2 mile in lengthÂ
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MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 20Â people
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TOUR TIMES: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 11am
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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.)
