New York · BROADWAY SHOW TICKETS
Weekend evenings for the big titles go weeks out; midweek matinees rarely do. These 15 compare seats, running times and prices across the theatres between 41st and 54th.
See Disney’s Aladdin at Midtown Manhattan’s New Amsterdam Theatre. Expect 150 minutes of colorful sets, live musical numbers, a flying carpet, familiar songs, seven Broadway additions, and optional scene-by-scene audio commentary in six languages.
“Easy, loved the navigation to our meeting spot, friendly, excellent”
At New York’s Minskoff Theatre, watch The Lion King live with Elton John and Tim Rice songs, Julie Taymor’s award-winning staging, colorful African scenes, and Simba’s journey to become king. Your ticket includes entry and free translated subtitles through an app on your mobile device.
Spend an evening at MJ the Musical in New York’s Neil Simon Theatre. Follow the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour through 25-plus hits, Tony-winning choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, and a book by Lynn Nottage.
See Moulin Rouge! The Musical at New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Alex Timbers directs Baz Luhrmann’s stage spectacle, with music arranged by Justin Levine and choreography by Sonya Tayeh. Expect can-can acrobatics, romance, lavish design, and a pop-song mash-up built around Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love.
See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, the eighth official Harry Potter story. Follow Harry and his son Albus as family history and dark magic collide. The 3.5-hour performance includes an intermission, with Tom Felton playing Draco Malfoy from November 11 through May 10.
Enter the Ambassador Theatre for Chicago, Broadway’s long-running musical about murder, greed, and fame in Prohibition-era Chicago. You’ll hear All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, watch Fosse-inspired choreography, and enjoy a 2.5-hour show with a 15-minute intermission. Broadway Inbound provides the entry ticket.
Meet at Duffy Square for a roughly one-mile walk through Broadway and Times Square. Your English-speaking theater guide shares audition tales, stage lore, and stories about stars such as Judy Garland and Julie Andrews. You will see theaters from outside, not go backstage.
“The guide was very good, humorous and informative. We saw some iconic theaters and heard some great stories and inside jokes. It would have been good to hear more about the architectural features of the beautiful and historical buildings in which some of the theaters were housed.”
See The Lion King at New York’s Minskoff Theatre with a pre-booked ticket, your choice of matinee or evening performance, and assigned seating. Expect two and a half hours of Julie Taymor’s animal puppetry, familiar songs, elaborate costumes, and Simba’s coming-of-age story.
“Great performance but the venue was soooooooo hot! Like sickly hot. Definitely nearly Passed out with due to the heat.”
Spend 90 minutes at Broadway Comedy Club in the Theater District with a changing lineup of New York comics and special guests seen on Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, HBO, Amazon, and Kevin Hart LOL. Seats are close to the stage, but plan for two drinks, adult humor, and a compact basement setting.
“cracking set, brilliant comedians, some new and learning their trade, some established and very experienced. All of them a treat. my only gripe was the cost and quality of the drinks. As a whole NY is obviously expensive but this was something else. Other than that, a top night, with top comedians and a very good set of guests. Will book again when next in NY.”
See Hell’s Kitchen at the Shubert Theatre, a Broadway musical shaped by Alicia Keys’ songs and New York childhood. Follow 17-year-old Ali as piano, rebellion, family, and community guide her toward purpose. Choose your seating, enjoy one intermission, and bring photo ID.
Present your ticket at the Broadway Theatre for The Great Gatsby, a 2-hour-30-minute musical adaptation starring Jeremy Jordan as Jay Gatsby and Eva Noblezada as Daisy Buchanan. Marc Bruni directs, with choreography by Dominique Kelley, extravagant 1920s sets, and one intermission.
Book a seat at the Ambassador Theatre for Chicago, the long-running musical about Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, and slick lawyer Billy Flynn. The 2-hour-30-minute show delivers jazz, murder, comedy, and Bob Fosse-style choreography. Choose your seating area, then make your own way to the theater.
“Seats were fantastic. The whole show was a great experience. Very entertaining and everyone was so intense and professional.”
Walk about 1.75 miles through Lower Manhattan with guides such as Leo Goodman or Chazz, linking Hamilton songs to Federal Hall, Trinity Church, Bowling Green, and other historic sites. Expect music through a personal earpiece, photos, stories, and plenty of context on the musical’s creative choices.
“Leo Goodman was extremely knowledgeable about history and the musical Hamilton. It was a great way to learn about the history of the area and make it fun by tying in the musical. Leo was so great that after the tour we asked him where to get a cannoli in Little Italy and since he was headed there anyway he just said follow me and I'll take you there. Fun tour and I learned a lot about what the musical got right and what they used "creative license" for. Highly recommend Leo!”
Spend about two hours following Broadway from its early days to today through costumes, props, photographs, videos, music, and behind-the-scenes displays. The Museum of Broadway is self-guided, indoors, and best for theatre fans, families, and anyone curious about how a show reaches the stage.
“The photo opportunities made for a great time. It was a comprehensive experience that included things to interact with. It took 3 hours to read all the signs and get all the photos I wanted. Worth the ticket and the time.”
See MJ The Musical at Manhattan’s Neil Simon Theatre, where Broadway performers tell Michael Jackson’s story through more than 25 songs, sharp choreography, live music, lighting, costumes, and stage effects. Choose a date or matinee, but book well ahead and bring valid photo ID.
“My clients said the Michael Jackson show was GREAT! The seating was good and everything worked out ok.”
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