Shubert Theatre Tours and Tickets

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

• NYC Broadway Tour: Backstage Stories and Theater Secrets

• Small-Group Broadway Theater District and Times Square Walking Tour

• Broadway the Tour—NYC Guided Immersive Historic Walking Tour

• Broadway Musical Theater Walking Tour

• Private Theatre District Tour

Tickets to shows at the Shubert Theatre vary depending on the seat type and availability. You can get tickets from as little as US$49, but you may not have the best view of the stage. At the other end of the scale, tickets can go for up to US$329, and at that price, you'll have excellent views and acoustics. Alternatively, you can walk by on your own or on a Broadway tour, starting at around US$37.

Yes, the Shubert Theatre is worth visiting if there's a show playing there you want to see. Shows typically change every few months. Even if you don't go inside to see a show, you may want to join a Broadway walking tour that passes the theater and other venues, providing context on the neighborhood's history and cultural significance. Some tours include a visit backstage at a theater.

Per one customer who booked the NYC Broadway Tour: Backstage Stories and Theater Secrets, "Loved Lucy! She was so attentive, friendly, and definitely passionate. We got to see so many Broadway theaters. It was amazing!"

No, there’s no dress code at the Shubert Theatre in New York City. Most Broadway theaters have ditched their dress codes, so you’ll see theater-goers in everything from jeans to evening attire. If you’re attending a special performance, though—such as first previews or opening nights—plan to dress up a bit.

The cheapest Shubert Theatre tickets go for as little as US$20, but that’s a major deal. Average Broadway show prices are around US$125, while great seats for a hot show cost hundreds of dollars. Unless you’re trying for same-day tickets, it’s generally best to book well in advance.

Consider a classic: If you’re booking your first-ever Broadway show, look for a time-tested performance such as The Lion King,The Book of Mormon, or Wicked. Any show that’s won a Tony Award is a safe bet—the prestigious awards are the Oscars of musical theater.

Like most Broadway theaters, the Shubert Theatre has three seating categories; choose between orchestra, mezzanine, or balcony. Orchestra seats are closer to the stage, while sitting in the mezzanine offers wider, slightly elevated views of the entire scene. Balcony seats are less expensive, but you’ll be farther from the action.

The Shubert Theatre was built in 1910: Both its facade and its Italian Renaissance interior are considered New York City landmarks. That’s one reason the Shubert Theatre is an included stop on many Broadway tours, which combine sightseeing with the lore, legends, and ghosts associated with the “Great White Way.”

Street parking is limited in New York City’s Theater District, where the Shubert Theatre is located. Public transit is generally the best option, but there is also paid parking in a long list of lots. The closest parking garage to the Shubert Theatre is Icon Parking on West 45th Street.

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• Statue of Liberty

• Empire State Building

• Ellis Island

• Central Park

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