Shubert Theatre Tours and Tickets

Explore New York City's Theater District on a private 2-hour walking tour that introduces you to backstage stories and insider secrets of the Great White Way. With a private guide, walk through the area around Times Square to see theaters that have been home to legendary performances and Broadway stars. You'll hear about the history of live theater, including the early days of Vaudeville and the creation of the musical.

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.

Most tours of Broadway can be so large, you might have trouble hearing your guide. This New York City Broadway Theater District and Times Square walking tour runs with a small group to offer you a more intimate experience. Hear the backstage stories about the stars of yesterday and today, and visit famous Broadway theaters like the Majestic Theatre, home of the ‘Phantom of the Opera.’

The Jazz Age lives on in New York for those who know where to look. With this guided Prohibition-themed tour, get a behind-the-scenes peek into the past via a bar crawl with a historic twist. Explore the area around Times Square and learn about the illicit bars and speakeasies frequented by mobsters, politicians, and the glitterati during the 1920s and 1930s. See landmark structures and historic hotels, and sip a craft cocktail at a local venue.

Featuring a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray), a book by Matthew Lopez (The Inheritance) and Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show), and choreography and direction by Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon), Some Like It Hot arrives this November at the Shubert Theatre.