Broadway Behind-the-Scenes Small-Group Tour

Overview

Join a local guide for a look behind the curtain of New York’s theatre scene on Broadway. The tour begins in the bustling heart of New York City, Times Square - the epicenter of the theatre world. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a tour of iconic theaters where some of your favorite shows have been performed over the years. As you stroll through the Great White Way, taking in the marquees, dazzling lights and Broadway stories, you'll get a sense of the rich history of these historic venues. You'll also venture into the neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen, where off-Broadway theatres showcase the next generation of Broadway classics. Along the way, you'll get a glimpse behind the scenes with a tour of an active rehearsal studio.

City: New York City

Fri 11 Apr

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What's Included

Experience the energy and excitement of Times Square

Go behind the scenes with a tour of an active rehearsal studio (Entrance Fee Included)

Wander through the off-Broadway venues in the diverse neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen

Uncover the backstory of the iconic theaters with a local by your side

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation. Please dress comfortably and casually in weather-appropriate attire. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
In the event of road or attraction closures, your guide will do their best to work around the obstacles or take your tour to alternate locations.
The included visit to a rehearsal studio requires climbing 3 flights of stairs with no available elevator. Please be prepared for this, as opting out and waiting for the group outside will impact your tour experience.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.

What To Expect

Times Square

Your tour starts right in the middle of the bright lights, towering skyscrapers and vibrant billboards of Times Square. This is the center of New York City, renowned globally and the gateway to Broadway. It's an ideal spot to kick off your tour of the Great White Way with us!

Duffy Square

Just a stone's throw away from Times Square lies the lesser-known Duffy Square. This is where the TKTS Booth is located, and where hundreds of people enter daily ticket lotteries, making it an essential part of the Broadway experience for the public!

Broadway

Broadway is everything you could imagine - bright lights, colorful posters, marquees adorned with your favorite performers' names, and historic, iconic theaters. This is where fame is made, hits are born, and creativity thrives! On this tour, we'll walk down Broadway, while your guide provides you with the historical background of the theaters you pass by and the productions that have graced the avenue over the years.

Richard Rodgers Theatre

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Richard Rodgers Theatre, named after the famous composer of musicals, such as ‘Oklahoma!’, ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘The King and I’, and ‘South Pacific’. Since 2015, it has been the home of Lin Manuel Miranda's critically acclaimed musical ‘Hamilton’.

Majestic Theatre

Listen out for the music of the night as you stroll by one of the largest theatres on the strip. The Majestic Theatre has a rich history, hosting productions like ‘The Music Man,’ ‘Camelot,’ and ‘The Wiz.’

Shubert Theatre

This theatre, open since 1913, has been a staple on Broadway and has hosted the Tony Awards over the years. It boasts a history of productions, plays, and famous performers.

Second Stage Theater

This theatre company specialises in developing writer-focused plays and productions. With a history of captivating audiences with engaging characters, the theatre is known for the Tony Award-winning musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’.

Theatre Row

This collection of theatres operates as a hub for up-and-coming theatre companies, offering everything from rehearsal space to tech support.

Playwrights Horizons

This venue plays host to more plays than musicals, and has showcased Pulitzer Prize winners Driving Miss Daisy and The Flick.

Hell's Kitchen

We’ll then venture to see some Off-Broadway theatres in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Midtown, where shows are developed, rehearsed, and produced before making their public debut. Here, you'll have the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of a theatre facility and see the process of how a show goes from an idea to being on Broadway. You'll see the costume and set design rooms, learn about the staging process, and even hear people in classes and rehearsals singing and dancing.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (96)

CindyF_13

Feb 2022

Outstanding history of Broadway and off Broadway. Our guide was so knowledgeable and enthused with her subject matter it was infectious 👍 I highly highly recommend thi s tour

craigftraveler

Feb 2022

Great tour. Our guide, Jessie, was awesome. Very knowledgeable and professional, she had hands-on experience on Broadway as an actor and a producer. The tour starting point was in Times Square. Times Square should be one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. It's the preeminent, modern, outdoor temple to the supernatural powers of advertising. But the focus of the tour was Broadway theater. It was February, cold, slushy, with light snow falling. But totally worth it. In fact, better that way. We could stand on a street corner and gawk without being overrun by the usual mobs of pedestrians. To be honest, I'm not a huge theater buff. Going on the tour wasn't my idea. But our guide also covered the rich history of theater in New York, and I am a history buff. I really enjoyed the tour, even in the crappy weather, and I learned a lot. One thing I learned, even without going into a theater to see a show, is that even though sitting in your living room streaming 4K UHD is pretty awesome, I have to admit, it'll never replace Broadway. Never. Near the end of the tour there was an opportunity for a couple of my compatriots to briefly try their skills at acting, which was fun. It's definitely not as easy as it looks. For food after the tour, our guide Jessie recommended an area a couple blocks from Times Square, where we found a nice, reasonably priced restaurant with delicious paella and sangria. I'd recommend the tour to anyone, regardless of whether or not Broadway theater is your thing. After all, "all the world's a stage." That's what some theater buff told me.

karinabK8796UF

Jul 2024

A really good experience with a sweet and enthusiastic guide who had a lot of theatre knowledge and personal experience. It was a very warm trip as it mostly took place outdoors, but the guide did his best to get us in shade and air-conditioning. A tip for those of you looking for the guide at Times Square: ours did not have a big sign, but could be recognized on the cap and bag with the company logo.