Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located in the Theatre District, New York (plus one theatre in Lincoln Center) in Manhattan, New York City. Along with London's West End theatre, Broadway theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world. The Broadway theatre district is a popular tourist attraction in New York City. According to The Broadway League, Broadway shows sold approximately $937 million worth of tickets in the 2007-08 season.
Although there are now more exceptions than there once were, generally shows with open-ended runs operate on the same schedule, with evening performances Tuesday through Saturday with an 8 p.m. "curtain" and afternoon "matinée" performances on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; typically at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays, making a standard eight performance week. On this schedule, shows do not play on Monday, and the shows and theatres are said to be "dark" on that day. Actors and crew in these shows tend to regard Sunday evening through Tuesday evening as their "weekend". The Tony Award presentation ceremony is usually held on a Sunday evening in June to fit into this schedule.
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New York Theatre Broadway Shows, Leisure & ServicesSeeing a show on Broadway and going to the theater in NYC is one of the most popular events not only for tourists, but New Yorkers too. New York City offers everything from award winning new musicals like Wicked, Jersey Boys, and Mary Poppins to emotionally powerful musicals like Spring Awakening, and The Color Purple, to some of the most uplifting feel-good musicals of all time such as Mamma Mia, and Hairspray. New York Pass offers you discounted tickets for all of these shows! Once you have your New York Pass, simply contact our ticket partner - The Applause Tickets and receive 10% discount on a Broadway show you like! Moreover, your New York Pass will get you better rates on Harlem Spirituals Gospel & Jazz Tours. New York Broadway show tickets often cost around $100, yet another place where New York Pass saves you money - Just another reason to get one for yourself.
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Visit Harlem with its bountiful history, culture, and cornucopia of architectural styles from the Gothic Cathedral of St. John the Divine, to the colonial Morris Jumel Mansion, and the elegant brownstones of upscale Sugar Hill and Strivers Row. Stroll along 125th Street and see the famed Apollo Theater. Spend Sunday morning in a Harlem church and experience an uplifting Gospel service followed by a savory soul food brunch. Hear the joyous a cappella sound of the ARC Gospel during the midweek Hour of Power, or relive the jazz age on the exciting Soul Food and Jazz Tour.The New York Pass entitles you to $5 off any Harlem Gospel Tour and $10 off the Soul Food and Jazz tour 
The East Village’s Astor Place Theatre has been the home of Blue Man Group since 1991. Critically acclaimed, this show creates an experience that defies categorization. Blue Man Group is best known for their theatrical performances that feature three bald and blue characters, who take the audience on a multi-media journey that is at once funny, intelligent and visually stunning. Blue Man Group is accompanied by a live band whose haunting tribal rhythms help drive the show to its unforgettable climax. The New York Pass entitles you to Free t-shirt with the purchase of 2 tickets. The t-shirt is redeemable at our merchandise counter by the showing of the customer's pass. ------------------------- ------------------------- |