New York City Theatre
October 2 - 6, 2007
Our theatre tour covers the gamut of theatre in New York City ... Broadway, Off Broadway and Off-Off Broadway. Exact plays and performances are not possible to predict far in advance.
Highlights Include:
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Three theatre events: |
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One Broadway Production |
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One Off Broadway or Off-Off Broadway Production |
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A Third Theatre Event (depending on which of the following are performing): The Pearl Theatre ... a fine Off Broadway repertory theatre group or Food for Thought ... lunch and a reading of a one-act play by well-known actors at the The Players Club in Gramercy Park |
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A walking tour of the historic theatre district starting on 42nd Street. You’ll be fascinated by our guide Bill’s stories. As a stage manager for 35 years, he regales us with the gossip, the business deals, the triumphs and failures of The Great White Way. |
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A visit to the NY Performing Arts Library ... there's always an interesting exhibition focusing on some aspect of the theatre. We could also look at original manuscripts or watch video. |
Another bonus, depending on their availability, Constance and Frank, a husband and wife duo, an actress and playwright, will join us for lunch at Sardi’s and give you their insight into many aspects of the theatre.
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Day 1
Arrive in New York, and transfer on your own to our well-located hotel on Seventh Avenue, The Hotel Wellington. Depending on your arrival time, we will give you a schedule of possible activities until we meet for a pre-theatre dinner at 5:30pm.
Evening: Off-Broadway play.
Day 2
Morning: Visit to NY Performing Arts Library with its theatre oriented exhibits, vast collection of original scores and manuscripts, plus videos. Walk around Lincoln Center complex, home to opera, ballet, concerts, and music.
Lunch: Buffet lunch and reading of play with famous actors. Plays readings scheduled (on November 9th): Next by Terrence McNally and Gulf War by Joyce Carol Oates.
Group dinner is not included in cost of tour but, of course, we can dine together.
Day 3
Morning: Walking tour of historical theatre district.
Lunch at Sardi's, legendary restaurant of the theatre district. A playwright will discuss theatre and his craft during lunch.
Evening: Pre-theatre dinner and Broadway Show (Lion King or Spamalot).
Day 4
Morning free. You may want to visit the new Museum of Modern Art or the Frick Museum. I have a membership in Frick that allows 2 free tickets. My MOMA membership: one free ticket, plus $5 tickets (instead of $20 admission).
You may opt to stand on line, usually one hour, at NY Theatre discount tickets (not included in price of tour) to get half-price tickets for a Broadway show of your choice.
Evening: Group pre-theatre dinner. Optional Broadway play.
Day 5
Depart for home. Time for shopping or more museums before your departure.
Cost
$1,600 (USD) during the week includes hotel for four nights (Monday through Thursday - no single supplement), three pre-theatre dinners, tickets, and special events. We will confirm the price if you choose a weekend stay. Price does not include airfare, airport transfers, breakfast and lunch, wine or alcoholic beverages, one week Metro card (bus and subway transportation). If we decide on taxis for transportation, we will simply divide the cost among participants.
Tours available throughout the year. Four-night tours are best during the week (Monday arrival and Friday departure) because many hotels raises their prices significantly on weekends.
Read What A 2004 Client Had To Say About Our Tour ...
A note to thank you for a delightful four days in New York.
Although I have a small working knowledge of the big city, it has been many years since being there and and some things I just would have not done or enjoyed had you not worked so hard to plan them. Small recitals, restaurants, all took a good planning ... I enjoyed myself thoroughly. |
— DA from Connecticut |
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