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Backstage Tour of a Broadway Theatre

• My wife, daughter, and I will be visiting New York City October 17-19. We would like to find a reputable, reasonably priced walking tour of the Broadway Theatre district that includes a backstage tour of a historic Broadway theatre. Our daughter is a high school junior who dances ballet and is interested in pursuing a career in costume design for ballet and theatre. We are looking for that special opportunity to get a real behind the scenes view of a Broadway production and provide her a truly educational, fun, and memorable experience. We have tickets to Movin' Out at the Richard Rogers theatre on Friday, October 17, so it would be ideal if we could get a backstage tour of that production on Friday afternoon or Saturday. But we would also be interested in a walking tour of other theatres and related landmarks of Broadway and Times Square, and would be open to a backstage tour of other Broadway productions. Do such Broadway touring opportunities exist for a family of 3 in mid-October, and if so, what would they entail and how much would they cost? We would like to stay under $75 per person if possible. Thanks, Steve

• Answer:

  Hello Steve, My search returned the following results for New York City Tours for your visit to New York City with your family in October. All the tours below are related to the theatre and arts. I am providing a description for each one, contact information and pricing where available. Unfortunately a backstage tour does not appear to be available for Movin' Out at the Richard Rogers Theatre but I did locate a backstage tour of the New Amsterdam Theatre, home of The Lion King. Since your daughter is interested in pursuing a career in costume design, the Metropolitan Opera Guild Backstage Tour will be of special interest as you will be taken into shops where artisans work on sets and costumes. ====================================================== Lincoln Center Guided Tour (212) 875-5350 “It would take a season of concert going to see as much as the one-hour guided tour covers. Although not strictly a backstage tour, it usually includes the Center’s Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, New York State Theater and the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Daily tours are offered from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 24-hour advance reservations are encouraged.” --------------------------- Meet-the-Artists Program (212) 875-5370 “The Lincoln Center’s unique program features performances by and conversations with the singers, actors, directors, dancers and other artists who grace the stages of the Center and Broadway. The general public is invited to book these programs, which include the regular guided tour, on a custom basis for groups of 25 or more.” --------------------------- Metropolitan Opera Guild Backstage Tour (212) 769-7020 “A behind-the-scenes look at the costume rooms, carpentry shops and other backstage precincts of Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House sheds light on just what it takes to stage a night at the opera.” “If you love opera or simply are curious about how the world’s most extravagantly staged operas are put together, the 1½-hour tour is a must. Small groups are taken into shops where artisans work on sets, costumes and wigs. You’ll also visit rehearsal and dressing rooms, and the vast stage complex and auditorium. Tours run October through June, Monday through Friday at 3:45 p.m.; Saturday at 10 a.m. Reservations required.” City Spin: Back Stage http://www.cityspin.com/newyork/arts/backstag.htm City Spin: In Concert http://www.cityspin.com/newyork/arts/concerts.htm ====================================================== RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL “Experience over 60 years of magic when you go behind the scenes of America's most spectacular showplace! On the one-hour Stage Door Tour, you'll discover the dazzling Art Deco interiors, the Great Stage, the private suite with gold-leaf ceilings, and even meet one of the world-famous Rockettes! " Adults $16; children (12 & under) $10. Daily tours depart from the Music Hall lobby, 1260 Ave. of the Americas at W. 50 St. Tickets available at the Music Hall or Madison Square Garden Box Offices or by calling 212-307-7171. Group Sales 212-465-6100. Mention City Guide for $3 off admission http://www.cityguidemagazine.com/nyctours1.html ====================================================== GRAY LINE NYC SHOWBIZ INSIDERS TOUR “This exclusive bus tour provides an intimate look at the behind-the-scenes of show business in New York City. A backstage tour of the New Amsterdam Theatre, home of The Lion King, kicks things off; then it’s on to the backstage tour of Radio City Music Hall, where you’ll meet a Rockette; then take the NBC studio tour. After a power lunch at Planet Hollywood, sit back and enjoy a private performance by a Broadway star!” Daily departures at 8:30 from Gray Line Visitors Center 777 8th Ave. between 47th & 48th Sts. Tour length approx. 8 1/2 hours. Price $89. Reservations required; Call: 212-445-0848. http://www.cityguidemagazine.com/nyctours1.html ====================================================== You can explore America’s favorite entertainment palace and meet a Rockette on the Radio City Stage Door Tour at 1260 Ave. of the Americas, (212) 307-7171. Or you can learn a lot of backstage lore on Carnegie Hall Tours at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, (212) 247-7800. City Spin: New York http://www.cityspin.com/newyork/bestbets/bestbets.htm ====================================================== New York City Ballet Enjoy a BACKSTAGE TOUR and visit to the costume display Contact Ellen Koga at (212) 870-5692 or [email protected] to arrange your special visit to New York City Ballet. http://www.stepsnyc.com/groups/ ====================================================== Theater District Hidden Secrets Walking Tour http://www.nycvp.com/frames/theater/theatre_walk.html “Times Square, Broadway, Restaurant Row, famous 42nd Street … the perfect tour for the first-time visitor or anyone who wants to learn more about 'The Great White Way' and the Theatre District’s hidden secrets.” - 2 1/2 hour Midtown Manhattan walking tour “An officially licensed New York City tour guide will escort the group. This NYCVP exclusive Theatre District Walking Tour is $15 each adult ($7.50 each child 2-12 years). The tour departs from the 46th Street lobby of the HOTEL EDISON (46th St. between Broadway and 8th Ave) every Saturday morning at 10:00am. The tour operates "rain or shine." For reservations and additional information: 888 692-8701 9am - 6pm Monday thru Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday ====================================================== Broadway Walking Tour Walkin' Broadway, 212-997-5004 “Walkin' Broadway is an audio walking tour of Times Square & the Broadway Theater District. Cued to walk in-sync with your hosts heard on MP3 players, you will stroll the streets of Broadway listening to music from shows & inside stories from from actors, directors, designers, and producers - those that made Broadway famous.” http://www.todonyc.com/nyrrc/Attractions%201-night.html The Walkin' Broadway website is down so it would be a good ides to call and see if their tours are still available. http://www.walkinbroadway.com/ ====================================================== This service may interest you as well: Big Apple Greeter http://www.bigapplegreeter.org/index.aspx?content=index You choose the neighborhood you’d like to explore, and Big Apple Greeter supplies the tour guide for free, (212) 669-8159. “Big Apple Greeter service is not a group tour. Our visitors are individuals 2-6 friends traveling together or a family.” “Knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers known as "Greeters promote New York's small town charm by accompanying visitors on 2-4 hour journeys in any of the five boroughs, free of charge.” http://www.bigapplegreeter.org/index.aspx?content=visit Request Form http://67.105.160.196/hello/hello ====================================================== Search Criteria: "Richard Rogers Theatre" "backstage tour" Broadway walking tours +backstage "Backstage tour" New York Richard Rogers Theatre "* * Theatre" "backstage tour" New York I sincerely hope the information I’m providing makes this visit to New York an enjoyable experience for you and your family. If anything is unclear or if a link does not function, please let me know and I’ll be glad to offer further assistance. Best wishes, Bobbie7