Broadway Theatre Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Broadway Theatre. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

• Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour with Theater Professional

• NYC in a Day Tour: Statue of Liberty, Times Square and More

• Hamilton Live! Walking Tour in lower Manhattan

• New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building

Broadway Theatre experiences range from walking tours that highlight Broadway theatres to attending a live Broadway performance. Tickets for guided walking tours of the Broadway Theatre district start from US$42 per adult and US$39 per child aged 4–12. Tickets for a live Broadway performance range from US$53.63 to US$147.50 per person, depending on the show, performance time, and seat location.

Yes, the Broadway Theatre is worth visiting, as live shows are among the most popular things to do in New York City. As the pinnacle of live theater in the US, Broadway offers world-class productions, from long-running classics to buzzy new arrivals with something to suit every taste. Beyond the stage, the Theater District itself is a spectacle and a highlight of Times Square. For an extra-special experience, consider booking a guided tour of the Broadway and Times Square district with a local expert who can uncover the stories behind the famous marquees and historic façades and share insider tales of legend and lore.

Per one customer who booked the Great Gatsby on Broadway Ticket, "What a spectacle of a show. A feast for the eyes and ears. Vibrant, upbeat, mesmerising. A must see. The scene changes were breathtaking, the orchestra outstanding, the costumes out of this world and the vocals were spine tingling. Such a joyous treat."

You can buy tickets for a Broadway show in New York City several ways. Buy tickets online directly through a theater’s website or its official ticketing office site. Call an official ticket vendor, such as Telecharge or Ticketmaster. Or, go to a theater’s box office and buy tickets in person.

Expect to pay anywhere between US$20 and US$140 (or more) for a ticket to a Broadway musical. What you pay will depend on the particular theater, the show, the seat location, when you buy, and whether you’re an adult, student, child, or entitled to another discount.

Yes, you can wear jeans to a Broadway show. There’s not usually a specific dress code to attend a show, and people wear a wide variety of clothing. However, many people opt for smart-casual or low-key evening wear to make going out to see a show feel like an event.

Deciding what is the best Broadway show comes down to your own preferences, but some popular, long-running shows are Hamilton, The Lion King, Chicago, Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Read reviews of shows that are currently playing to decide what appeals to you.

The best seats in a Broadway theater are center-orchestra seats (not too close to the stage) and front mezzanine seats. Side seats and seats in the back may not have the best views, but they’re usually cheaper. The type of show you’re seeing also makes a difference in seat selection.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Broadway Theatre. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New York City:

• Statue of Liberty

• Empire State Building

• Ellis Island

• Central Park

• National September 11 Memorial & Museum

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in New York City.