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Best of Broadway Story and Secrets Small Group Experience

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Overview

Forget the 60-person Times Square tours with headsets that never work — join us for Broadway's only narrative small group experience to learn the history and inner workings of theater’s iconic street.

- Follow a theater expert guide as they break down the narrative history and secrets of the Great White Way

- Enjoy a small group capped at 15 people to ensure you'll be able to ask your guide plenty of questions

- See the theaters playing the season's biggest hits as you're serenaded with the hidden history of their past performances

- Learn why Broadway settled in midtown in the early 1900s, and who invented the idea of "Broadway"

- Uncover the hidden gem stories behind Broadway's iconic sites, including secret stories about theater traditions in Sardi's and the Shubert Alley

- Hear the best ways to be a theater regular today: where to get discount tickets, what proper stage door etiquette is, and how to see off Broadway shows

What's Included

  • View historic Broadway theaters to hear about razzle dazzle past and present
  • Option available for a private tour
  • Small group capped at fifteen to ensure an intimate personalized experience
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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W. 46th St. &
7th Avenue, New York, NY 10036, USA

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West 50th Street
New York, NY 10019, USA

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George M. Cohan Statue

Meet your guide at the Times Square statue of George M. Cohan, the man who invented the idea of Broadway, to hear about the origins of New York's theater district.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shubert Theatre

Walk down the Shubert Alley, the most famous alley, in the theater world, and learn about the Shuberts, the brothers and later lawyers who saved Broadway many times.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sardi's

Go “backstage” and see Sardi’s Restaurant to hear the traditions of Broadway known only to experts and insiders.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James Theatre

Explore how Broadway shows evolved from that point forward, starting with a visit to the St. James Theatre where the 1943 premiere of "Oklahoma!" forever redefined what was possible in a musical.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Amsterdam Theater

Visit the iconic New Amsterdam Theater and uncover how Disney's move to Broadway in the 1990s redefined American musicals.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York Marriott Marquis

See where the golden age ended with a visit to the New York Marriott Marquis, the site of the 1982 Great Broadway Massacre.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tkts Times Square

Enter the modern day and stop by the TKTS booth, learning how to get discounted tickets for present Broadway shows.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New World Stages

Step off Broadway to the New Worlds Stage and learn the inside story of how one block can make all the difference in a show’s legacy.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Broadway

If you have tickets to an evening performance, your guide will direct you to your theater.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Broadway Story and Secrets Small Group Experience?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-41377P37

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Broadway Story and Secrets Small Group Experience?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • View historic Broadway theaters to hear about razzle dazzle past and present.
  • Option available for a private tour.
  • Small group capped at fifteen to ensure an intimate personalized experience.
  • Uncover the secret stories and hidden histories of iconic Broadway sites.
  • Licensed local theater expert guide.
  • Receive tips from your guide about the best ways to be a Broadway regular.
  • Directions to evening shows provided by your guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Best of Broadway Story and Secrets Small Group Experience is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Broadway Story and Secrets Small Group Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • View historic Broadway theaters to hear about razzle dazzle past and present
  • Option available for a private tour
  • Small group capped at fifteen to ensure an intimate personalized experience
  • Uncover the secret stories and hidden histories of iconic Broadway sites
  • Licensed local theater expert guide
  • Receive tips from your guide about the best ways to be a Broadway regular
  • Directions to evening shows provided by your guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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