Broadway
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Midtown Manhattan is home to one of the world's most famous theatre districts, with iconic musicals and well-loved plays staged live at over 40 theatres.
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Neighbourhood: Theater District
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- Times Square – 42nd St • 4 min walk
- Times Square • 4 min walk
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BassRockBoy
Derby, UK33 contributions
What brilliant entertainment. Great cast, fantastic music and a really well crafted story. Loved every minute and would highly recommend, particularly if like me, you are a Neil Diamond fan. Wife loved it too and she doesn’t enjoy musicals!
Written 26 January 2023
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JBT
Atlanta, GA63 contributions
Jan 2023
The NYC trip and tix for Hamilton were a xmas present for my daughter, who loves theater and dance and knows almost every word to every song in the play. I was tagging along. I get it now. If you are debating whether to go, stop debating and just go. I felt myself transported and entranced while watching. The world fell away and I loved it.
We took a program and waited outside for the cast to come out to meet them and get signatures. They did not disappoint! Several of them came out and were generous with posing for pictures and giving autographs. I've never seen my daughter so happy.
The seats do not give much leg room, so if your knees get achy if you can't stretch them, take something before you go (pain reliever) as you will have to sit for over 2 hours.
We took a program and waited outside for the cast to come out to meet them and get signatures. They did not disappoint! Several of them came out and were generous with posing for pictures and giving autographs. I've never seen my daughter so happy.
The seats do not give much leg room, so if your knees get achy if you can't stretch them, take something before you go (pain reliever) as you will have to sit for over 2 hours.
Written 25 January 2023
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Mich Herondale
64 contributions
Oct 2022
This show was our first ever experience of a Broadway show, and it was such a delight to be able to see it!
The show was really fun and entertaining, the cast was absolutely wonderful and the music, singing & dancing were unbelievable!
I'm a fan of Hugh Jackman so it was really exciting to see him perform live! He's incredibly talented and I still can't believe I got the chance to see him.
The show was really fun and entertaining, the cast was absolutely wonderful and the music, singing & dancing were unbelievable!
I'm a fan of Hugh Jackman so it was really exciting to see him perform live! He's incredibly talented and I still can't believe I got the chance to see him.
Written 25 January 2023
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Amy D
London, UK276 contributions
Feb 2022
Important to see if in the city. Lots of great theatres, shopping and restaurants to see here and great photo opportunities.
Written 24 January 2023
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Paul S
30 contributions
If you are a Broadway nut like my wife then you are going to love this !
I have to admit this museum is different to every other museum you may have been to.
I really enjoyed it.
The staff are so lovely, enthusiastic and very knowledgable.
The information is plentiful and beautifully displayed.
The costumes and memorabilia is amazing.
It takes 1.5 hours, we took 2+ hours to walk around it.
Take your time and enjoy it.
Thank you for a great experience.
I have to admit this museum is different to every other museum you may have been to.
I really enjoyed it.
The staff are so lovely, enthusiastic and very knowledgable.
The information is plentiful and beautifully displayed.
The costumes and memorabilia is amazing.
It takes 1.5 hours, we took 2+ hours to walk around it.
Take your time and enjoy it.
Thank you for a great experience.
Written 24 January 2023
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Lesley V
Sydney, Australia106 contributions
Jan 2023
Didn't do a tour of Broadway or watch a show on Broadway but self guided group through Broadway. A great way to see things and to soak up the atmosphere!!1
Written 22 January 2023
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Susan S
Atlanta, GA14 contributions
Excellent show in an intimate theatre. The show was funny and very well done. The theatre was small so it feels like the intimacy of a school production but with Tony award winning and nominated performers! The show is great for teens (probably not young children though).
Written 17 January 2023
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summeriwnd03
MD115 contributions
Jan 2023
Such an entertaining show! A classic Big Broadway show...singing, dancing, laughs! Highly recommend for all.
Written 17 January 2023
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Terry T
6 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
If you're a true Broadway fan, this should be on your bucket list. The staff were super welcoming and friendly. They have a good system for getting you in and metering the traffic so it was never too crowded in any area. They have FREE lockers, which we so appreciated because it was a freezing cold day and we were bundled up. It was great to be able to leave coats, hats, scarves, bags and go through unencumbered. I would have paid for a locker, so I was really impressed and pleasantly surprised that they were free. Just a nice (rare) perk. The displays were beautifully presented, with photos, playbills, original costumes and props. My favorites were the handwritten notes, telegrams, letters, etc. They have a huge collection of Hirschfeld caricatures that sortof tie the whole thing together. I had goosebumps throughout and, not gonna lie, shed a few tears. If you're a big fan you can easily spend 3 hours, although after a couple of hours I felt information overload. My only criticism is that the informational captions on most of the items were TINY, and many were too high or too low to comfortably read. I would easily pay the ticket price to go again - just too much to take it all in in one visit.
Written 16 January 2023
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summeriwnd03
MD115 contributions
Dec 2022
Quite an enjoyable museum for a theatre lover. I spent almost three hours here! Pricey but enjoyable.
Written 15 January 2023
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WalterDoocey
Cork, Ireland14 contributions
Hello, what are the face covering requirements for broadway shows?
Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,100 contributions
As far as I know there aren't any, but is is probably worth keepind a cloth mask in your pocket just in case
chillpill92
Rainham, UK8 contributions
We want to buy tickets before we leave uk, where is the best and cheapest place to get tkts from. There seems to be a huge difference in prices
Ann Marie
3 contributions
Stub Hub had good prices
MurphyLily
Santa Cruz, CA1 contribution
We will be in New York City for 4 days and want to see 2 or 3 shows, especially Tina, should we get our tickets in advance?
Ed R
Daytona Beach, FL656 contributions
If you really want to see a show, yes. There's no telling if you can find tickets for your particular night, on show day. If you want to guarantee a seat on that night, get the rockets as early as possible.
Miz
2 contributions
I've booked to see the Jersey Boys 18th March and now believe that all shows are to be cancelled? Will I receive a full refund?
554MichaelA
Birmingham, UK734 contributions
You should
abbyali1025
Brooklyn, NY2 contributions
Hi! My friends and I are visiting NYC and want to see a Broadway show. We looked and agreed on "Mrs. Doubtfire" which is a new and upcoming musical. However, we're only in the city during its preview timeframe. We're there March 18-22, so about 10-14 days into their preview schedule.
What difference is the Broadway preview to the actual post-opening show?
Like, is it closer to as if we're in their rehearsal studio, with interrupted director cuts, and on-off music pause to correct lines/dances, etc? Or is it closer to an actual show, where, sure there are some minor [sometimes un-noticeable] mistakes not to be directed until after the show, etc.? I hope I'm making sense...
Will appreciate your answers!
Zoom_Gotti
Henderson, NV1,443 contributions
It's the show. Only before it considers itself ready to be reviewed. Tickets are usually less expensive. Sometimes an understudy will replace a lead. But don't worry. I'm sure you'll enjoy.
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Phil W
Chapel Hill, NC599 contributions
Hands down, TodayTix is great - the web page or app for Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Sydney, Chicago, and on and on. In New York and London, I always use the app. Either way, you see up-to-date pricing and seat availability, reduced prices and lottery seats, closing dates, and upcoming shows. A head-spinning sweep of shows you’ve heard about and great shows you haven’t heard about — yet!
Blondegia
Dallas, Texas1 contribution
Best website to purchase broadway tickets
Christina M
Setauket, NY632 contributions
In the middle of Times Square go to the TKTS booth. You can get discounted same day tickets for Broadways plays and musicals. Also off Broadway too.
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- Full-Day New York "Must See" Small-Group Tour plus One World Observatory Ticket (From ₹ 10,489.51)
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- New York City Custom Private Tour with a Local Guide (From ₹ 13,059.03)
- Hotels near Broadway:
- (0.17 km) Casablanca Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
- (0.13 km) Hyatt Centric Times Square New York
- (0.15 km) Millennium Premier New York Times Square
- (0.19 km) Merrion Row Hotel and Public House
- (0.16 km) The Muse New York
- Restaurants near Broadway:
- (0.02 km) Bucca Di Beppo
- (0.04 km) McDonald's
- (0.05 km) Starbucks
- (0.05 km) Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchen
- (0.17 km) Dos Caminos
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- (0.04 km) Manhattan Unlocked Historical and Architectural Walking Tours