Discover the heart of New York’s theatre world!? Learn the difference between Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway, Indie Theatre, and festivities!? Visit famous theatres such as The Actors Temple, New World Stages, and The Snapple Theatre. We give you the inside scoop and show you where NYC actors rehearse and hang out. This is the REAL NYC theatre scene!
Highlights of this walking tour include:
-The origins of INDIE theatre and the history of how NYC theatres expanded all over the city!
-Famous songs from OFF Broadway Shows (performed by your tour guide!)
-Learn about New York City stars and legends (both in the earthly realm and beyond!)
Try to remember and if you remember, Then follow, follow…
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: 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 at 46th Street and Broadway
LENGTH: 2 Hours; 1/2 mile in length
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 20 people
TOUR TIMES: Monday and Sunday 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.)
