Broadway Behind-the-Scenes Small-Group Tour in New York City booking from $59.00

Broadway Behind-the-Scenes Small-Group Tour

Overview

Let’s get the show on the road! Come along with us as we take you on a journey through the history and highlights of the one-and-only Broadway!

Your tour starts at the heart of New York City and the theatre world - Times Square. From there, your local guide will show off a variety of iconic theatres where your favorite shows have played over the years. You’ll hear about the history of Broadway and some of these incredible theatres as you stroll under the marquees and dazzling lights of the Great White Way.

You’ll also head into Hell’s Kitchen to explore the off-Broadway theatres where world-famous shows make their debuts before they become beloved classics.

Along the way, you’ll get the chance to go behind-the-scenes with a tour through an active rehearsal studio and, of course, enjoy an afternoon surrounded by the hustle-and-bustle in Manhattan. We promise, your time with us will be a tough act to follow!

City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

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What's Included

Local guide

Entrance to private rehearsal studio

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
ALL GUESTS are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the start of the tour. If you do not have proof, please alert us via phone or email 48h before the tour. We created a comprehensive strategy to ensure the safety of our guests and we continue to follow local government guidance.

What To Expect

Times Square

Your tour begins amidst the lights, skyscrapers, and billboards of Time Square. This is the heart of New York City, famous around the world, and the entrance to Broadway. It’s the perfect place to start your tour of the Great White Way with us!

Duffy Square

Just off of Times Square is the lesser-known Duffy Square. Home to the TKTS Booth, where hundreds enter ticket lotteries every day, this Square is integral to the Broadway experience for the general public!

Broadway

It’s everything you expect: dazzling lights, show posters, your favorite performers names on marquees, and historic, iconic theatres. This is where stars are born, shows become hits, and inspiration strikes! We’ll stroll down Broadway as your guide tells you about the history of various theatres you pass and the shows that have called this avenue home over the years.

Richard Rodgers Theatre

Don’t throw away your shot to see the home of Hamilton! This theatre, named for the composer of hits like Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, The King and I, and South Pacific, has been the home of Lin Manuel Miranda’s instant-classic musical since 2015.

Majestic Theatre

Let yourself be intoxicated by the music of the night as you pass one of the largest theatres on Broadway. Over the years, this venue has been home to shows such as The Music Man, Camelot, and The Wiz. But, since 1988, the Majestic has hosted the longest-running production in Broadway history: The Phantom of the Opera!

Shubert Theatre

Host to the Tony Awards over the years, this theatre is another long-term tenant of Broadway (open since 1913) with a rich history of shows, plays, and stars!

Hell's Kitchen

We’ll then venture to see some Off-Broadway theatres in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Midtown (don’t worry, it’s not nearly as scary as the name implies!). These theatres are where shows are developed, workshopped, rehearsed, and produced before making their public debut. Kinks are worked out, tests are run, and changes are made here - all essential pieces of the Broadway puzzle.

Second Stage Theater

With a mission to develop writer-focused plays and production, the company here has a history of engaging audiences with captivating characters - such as in their Tony Award winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen”.

Theatre Row

This collection of 6 theatres operates as a hub for up-and-coming theatre companies, offering everything from rehearsal space to tech support. You never know who has the next big thing in the works!

Playwrights Horizons

As you might be able to tell by the name, this venue is host to more plays than musicals - such as Pulitzer Prize winners Driving Miss Daisy and The Flick.

Show 7 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (28)

Amtpat

Mar 2022

Took this tour today. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this tour. Astrid was our tour guide and she did a fantastic job explaining the history behind the homes of many Broadway shows on and off Broadway. We went into the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood where famous shows make their debuts. We went behind the scenes with a tour thru an active rehearsal studio and a few in our group even got to act out a scene. What a fantastic 2 hours. I would highly recommend this tour. You will be glad you took it.

krmeade

Feb 2022

Such a great tour! The tour felt like it would be a great experience whether you're a local who frequents Broadway (me) or for tourists on their first trip to New York. I think of myself as someone who knows a good deal about NY theatre, and I learned so much. Our guide was very knowledgeable, having a theatre background, and covered topics as history, production, financing, theatres, composers, actors, current shows, etc. Well-rounded, informative, and very engaging! Highly recommend to anyone interested in the arts or history.

V286LEsusana

Feb 2022

Our guide, Jessie, was so knowledgeable and engaging that, not only did I learn a lot of fascinating facts about the history of theater in New York, and the many different people that it takes to bring it to the stage, I also had a thoroughly good time. Jessie encouraged our questions, and the discussions we had added greatly to the experience.

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Broadway Behind-the-Scenes Small-Group Tour

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