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ANYTHING GOES
MUSICAL
This saucy and splendid new production of Cole Porter's musical romp across the Atlantic is the recipient of the 2011 Tony Awards for Best Musical Revival, Best Choreography and Best Actress Sutton Foster! When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of musical theater's most memorable standards, including "I Get a Kick out of You," "You're the Top" and "It's De-lovely." Also starring Tony and Oscar winner Joel Grey.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 West 43rd St (between Broadway & 6th Avenue)
AVENUE Q
MUSICAL
Avenue Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account who settles into the only neighborhood he can afford, Avenue Q, and of his neighbors that he comes to know. “A thoroughly infectious musical that qualifies as a serious blessing." – Ben Brantley, The New York Times
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Monday, Wednesday – Sunday. Dark Tuesday. New World Stages / Stage 3, 340 West 50th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)
BLUE MAN GROUP
EVENT
Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience. Currently, their live stage shows can be seen in New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Orlando, Berlin and Tokyo.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette Street (between Astor Place & East 4th Street)
THE BOOK OF MORMON
MUSICAL
From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of South Park comes this hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. THE BOOK OF MORMON is written in collaboration with Robert Lopez, the Tony Award-winning writer of Avenue Q, and co-directed by Mr. Parker and three-time Tony nominee Casey Nicholaw (Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone). Winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Limited availability, please enquire. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 West 49th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
CHICAGO
MUSICAL
If you’re looking for pure Broadway… then look no further than Chicago ! A true New York City institution, Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder Chicago has been honored with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards®, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations.
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Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. Ambassador Theatre, 215 West 49th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
DEATH OF A SALESMAN
PLAY
Arthur Miller’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece DEATH OF A SALESMAN comes back to Broadway in a new production directed by eight-time Tony Award® winner Mike Nichols and starring Academy Award® winner Philip Seymour Hoffman as Willy Loman, Obie Award winner Linda Emond as Linda Loman and Andrew Garfield (The Social Network, The Amazing Spider-Man), making his Broadway debut as Biff Loman. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 20 OR MORE TICKETS.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances through 02 June. Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
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END OF THE RAINBOW
PLAY
In this savagely funny drama, Judy Garland prepares to undertake a series of concerts at London’s famed Talk of the Town in an attempt to reclaim her crown as the greatest talent of her generation and reveals the most brilliant star in her most demanding role: her life. Along with a six-piece onstage band, Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett brings alive some of Garland’s most memorable and beloved songs, including “The Man That Got Away,” "The Trolley Song" “Come Rain Or Come Shine,” and “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 10+.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 19 March. Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 6th Avenue)
GHOST
MUSICAL
The show that's thrilling London is coming to Broadway. GHOST is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. The story follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam's untimely death. Trapped between two worlds as a ghost, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. GHOST is a new musical adapted from the hit film, with original an score by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard.
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Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances from 15 March. Lunt Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
GODSPELL
MUSICAL
Prepare ye for the beloved classic rock musical from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of WICKED and PIPPIN. Enjoy all the good gifts of one of the most enduring shows of all time as it comes to Broadway in a brand new, intimately staged, one-of-a-kind production.This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love, has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers all over the world. So come sing about love and raise your spirit with the Tony-nominated score filled with the hits Day By Day, Learn Your Lessons Well and Turn Back, O Man.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Circle In The Square Theatre, 235 West 50th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
MUSICAL
With the aid of his trusty self-help book, wily window washer J. Pierrepont Finch (Nick Jonas) enjoys a riotous rise up the corporate ladder. Can he get the promotion, the corner office and the girl, or will he learn balancing business and pleasure can be precarious—but hilarious and oh, so much fun? Also starring Beau Bridges and Michael Urie.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 West 45th Street (between 8th Avenue & 9th Avenue)
JERSEY BOYS
MUSICAL
How did four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history? Find out at Broadway’s runaway smashhit, Jersey Boys . The 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical takes you up the charts, across the country and behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Experience electrifying performances of the golden greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and more. The New York Times says, “The crowd goes wild!”
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. August Wilson Theatre, 245 West 52nd Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
MUSICAL
This ground-breaking rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, which reinvented musical theatre for the modern age, tells the story of the last week of Christ’s life. The zeal with which Christ’s followers are hailing him as the Son of God becomes a source of dismay to his disciple Judas Iscariot. Fearing that this tide of religious fervor will provoke brutal repression by the occupying Romans, Judas must make his fateful choice between faith and betrayal. Directed by Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys).
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
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THE LION KING
MUSICAL
More than 50 million people around the world have come to discover the thrill, the majesty, the truly one-of-a-kind musical that is The Lion King . Julie Taymor's acclaimed staging of the Disney animated film has been hailed as a Broadway landmark. The story of a young lion cub's personal journey toward his destiny as king is enhanced by the lyrics of Tim Rice and the music of Elton John.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
MAMMA MIA!
MUSICAL
Mamma Mia!’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a tiny Greek island. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back 20 years later. You don’t have to be a fan of the super group ABBA, who provide the 23 hit songs for Mamma Mia! to fall in love with this unforgettable show. Here’s what the critics say about Mamma Mia !: “This show is terrific fun!” – Ben Brantley, New York Times ; “Mamma Mia! brings happiness wherever it goes.” – Time Magazine .
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Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Some exceptions apply. Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway (between West 50th & 51st Streets)
MARY POPPINS
MUSICAL
Based on P.L. Travers' cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney® film, Mary Poppins features the Sherman brothers' original Academy Award-winning songs, and Oliver Award®-winning director Richard Eyre leads a dream team of vision and stagecraft, bringing to life the story of the Banks family and their magical nanny.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 West 42nd Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues)
MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL
MUSICAL
Winner of the 2010 Tony Award® for Best Musical. Memphis is the hot new Broadway musical with heart, soul and energy to burn. She's a black singer whose career is on the rise, but who can't break out of segregated clubs. He's a white radio DJ whose love of music transcends race lines and airwaves. When the two collaborate, her soulful music reaches radio audiences everywhere, and the Golden Era of early rock 'n' roll takes flight. But as things start to heat up, whether the world is really ready for their music - or their love - is put to the test.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
MILLION DOLLLAR QUARTET
MUSICAL
This new smash-hit musical is inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Featuring a score of rock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Who Do You Love?," "Matchbox," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog" and more. Don't miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame... at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!
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Wednesday – Monday. Dark Tuesday. New World Stages / Stage 4, 340 West 50th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)
NEWSIES - THE MUSICAL
MUSICAL
Inspired by the real life "Newsboy Strike of 1899," Jack Kelly (Jeremy Jordan) and his band of teenaged newspaper boys courageously take on publishing tycoons Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst in a battle for justice and fair pay. This breakout new American musical, direct from Paper Mill Playhouse and based on the Disney beloved film, features a score by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy).
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Friday – Wednesday. Dark Thursday. Limited engagement 15 March to 10 June. Nederlander Theatre, 208 West 41st Street (between 7th & 8th Avenue)
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OTHER DESERT CITIES
PLAY
In Jon Robin Baitz's "witty, deeply enjoyable family drama" (NY Times) Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents (Stockard Channing and Stacy Keach), her brother (Justin Kirk), and her aunt (Judith Light). Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family's history - a wound they don't want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them all to cross it.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Booth Theatre, 222 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
MUSICAL
Winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and now the longest-running show in Broadway history, The Phantom of the Opera is based on the novel by Gaston Leroux. It tells the story of the hideously deformed Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign of terror over its occupants. The phantom falls in love with the young Soprano devoting himself to creating a new star for the Opera by nurturing her extraordinary talents and employing all the skills at his disposal.
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Monday - Saturday. Dark Sunday. Majestic Theatre, 245 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS
MUSICAL
In Charleston’s fabled Catfish Row, where the beautiful Bess struggles to break free from her scandalous past, and the only one who can rescue her is the crippled but courageous Porgy. Porgy and Bess’ relationship evolves into a deep romance that triumphs as one of theater’s most exhilarating love stories. This stunning new staging by Diane Paulus (Hair) features legendary songs as “Summertime,” plus a cast led by four-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, “Private Practice”), Norm Lewis (Les Miserables) and David Alan Grier (Race, "In Living Color").
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
MUSICAL
2011 Tony Award winner for Best Costumes, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is the feel-good theatrical experience of the year! Based on the smash-hit movie, PRISCILLA is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance-floor favorites, this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!
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Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway (between 46th & 47th Streets)
RATED P…FOR PARENTHOOD
MUSICAL
This acclaimed new musical chronicles every stage of modern-day parenting, from conception to college, with giant doses of heart and humor. A versatile cast of four takes the audience through the ups and downs of child-rearing, from the sublime to the ridiculous, in a series of comic and musical vignettes in under 90 minutes. A hilarious, fresh, and decidedly irreverent look at an age old topic, Rated P provides all the wistful joy of childrearing at a fraction of the cost of braces!
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RENT
Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Westside Theatre Upstairs, 407 West 43rd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)
MUSICAL
The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical RENT returns to NYC after its groundbreaking 12-year Broadway run in a new production being hailed as "imaginative, sexy, energetic" (AP) once again helmed by its original Broadway director, Michael Grief. Set in NYC's East Village, this modern take on the classic Puccini opera, La Boheme, tells the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today.
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Wednesday – Monday. Dark Tuesday. New World Stages / Stage 1, 340 West 50th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)
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ROCK OF AGES
MUSICAL
The timeless rock of the 1980’s and the classic “hair bands” that filled the airwaves for more than a decade have inspired a theatrical experience depicting the rock scene in Hollywood circa 1987. Starring Constantine Maroulis from American Idol , Rock of Ages features big chords, big dreams and big hair – telling its story through hits from iconic groups such as Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Foreigner, Poison, Night Ranger, Twisted Sister, Asia, Whitesnake and rockers like Pat Benatar!
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Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
SEMINAR
PLAY
This provocative new comedy from Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck stars international stage and screen star Alan Rickman, Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell and Hettiene Park. Four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience...
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Golden Theatre, 252 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
SISTER ACT
MUSICAL
Nominated for five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical! Based on the hilarious hit film, Sister Act features an original score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast) and direction by Tony winner Jerry Zaks. When disco diva Deloris witnesses a crime, the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look: a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice!
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway (between 52nd & 53rd Streets)
SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK
MUSICAL
Be the first to see the brand-new version of Broadway's most talked about musical spectacular - with new music, new scenes and a whole new take on the mind-blowing theatrical adventure. 22-time Grammy Award winners Bono & The Edge of U2 have joined forces with a new team of artists to bring this sensation to even greater heights. Be there!
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Foxwoods Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)
TRACES
EVENT
Performed by 7 artists, TRACES is a new form of circus artistry with high energy urban acrobatics fused with elements of contemporary dance, music, theatre, and poetry- no red noses or animals in this circus! Poetic and explosive, humorous and thoughtful. This hit show combines traditional acrobatic forms with street elements such as skateboarding and basketball, mixed in with some theatre and contemporary dance, it surprises, awes and delights at every turn.
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Thursday - Monday. Dark Tueday and Wednesday with exceptions. Union Square Theatre, 100 East 17th Street (between Park Ave South and Irving Place)
VENUS IN FUR
PLAY
Vanda (Tony® nominee Nina Arianda) is a preternaturally talented young actress determined to land the lead in Thomas’ (Emmy® nominee Hugh Dancy) new play based on the classic erotic novel, Venus in Fur. Her emotionally charged audition for the gifted but demanding playwright/director becomes an electrifying game of cat and mouse that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, seduction and power, love and sex. "Good, kinky fun!" -The New York Times "Deliciously witty and darkly sexy. A brilliant balancing act of erotic tension and comic release." -Time Out NY
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Lyceum Theatre, 149 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 6th Avenue)
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WAR HORSE
PLAY
Winner of six 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play! WAR HORSE is a magnificent drama, filled with stirring music and beautiful songs. But it is more than just a compelling tale. This is a show of indescribable grandeur and sheer inventiveness -- perhaps the most magical production ever staged for the Beaumont. There are breathing, galloping, charging horses on the stage - their flanks, hides and sinews built of steel, leather and aircraft cables. They are life-size puppets strong enough for men to ride. And that's just one element of this imaginative epic...
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Vivian Beaumont Theatre, 150 West 65th Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenue)
WICKED
MUSICAL
Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years. Music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin).
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Gershwin Theatre, 222 West 51st Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
NOW ACCEPTING GROUP ORDERS FOR UPCOMING SHOWS! GORE VIDAL'S THE BEST MAN
PLAY
This all-star theatrical event stars James Earl Jones, John Larroquette, Candice Bergen, Eric McCormack, Jefferson Mays, Michael McKean and Angela Lansbury, in a play about power, ambition, political secrets, ruthlessness and the race for the presidency is set at the national convention where two candidates are vying for their party¹s nomination during the primary season. It's an inside look at the dirt-digging, double-dealing, triple-crossing chicanery of presidential electioneering, and what could be more fun! GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 15 OR MORE TICKETS.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances 13 February through 02 June. Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
EVITA
MUSICAL
In its first Broadway revival, Olivier Award-winner Elena Roger stars as Eva Peron, along music superstar Ricky Martin and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris, in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical. EVITA tells Eva's passionate and tragic story through Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's most dazzling and beloved score, including "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" and "High Flying Adored," together with the Academy Award-winning "You Must Love Me." GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 15 OR MORE TICKETS.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 12 March. Marquis Theatre, 211 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
LEAP OF FAITH
MUSICAL
Charming, charismatic and mesmerizing, Jonas Nightingale (Raúl Esparza) is a huckster and a hoax. With his troupe of singers and musicians, he travels far and wide, raising his tent and his voice to trade miracles for money. But when his bus breaks down in a drought-stricken backwater, he comes face to face with a strong-willed woman and a spirited boy who puts his heart to the test. Will he finally find something to believe in? It'll take an extraordinary leap of faith. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 15 OR MORE.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 03 April. St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
MAGIC/BIRD
PLAY
From the producers and creators of Lombardi comes an extraordinary theatrical event about the legendary athletes Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, and the amazing true story of their rivalry and friendship. Based on exclusive conversations with the legendary players, this original Broadway play will transport you into the heart of their matchup. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 10 OR MORE.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 21 March. Longacre Theatre, 220 West 48th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
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NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
MUSICAL
Take two-time Tony Award® winner Matthew Broderick (The Producers) and three-time Tony® nominee Kelly OHara (South Pacific), give them a songbook of the greatest American standards ever sung, stir things up with a cast of bootleggers, chorus girls, playboys and politicians, set them loose in a glorious Long Island mansion in the rip-roaring 1920s and let the fun begin. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 12 OR MORE TICKETS.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 29 March. Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
ONCE
MUSICAL
This acclaimed new musical is based on the hit Academy Award-winning independent film. Authentic, funny and refreshingly unique, Once tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, their unexpected friendship and collaboration evolves into a powerful but complicated romance, heightened by the raw emotion of the songs they create together. Once is a musical celebration of life and love...and unforgettable in every way. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 20+ TICKETS.
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Monday - Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances from 28 February. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
PLAY
This comedy sensation stars James Corden as the always famished and easily confused Henshall, who agrees to work for a local gangster as well as a criminal in hiding, both of whom are linked in a web of schemes, extortions and romantic associations...none of which Francis can keep straight! Falling trousers, flying fish heads, star-crossed lovers, cross-dressing mobsters and a fabulous on-stage band are just some of what awaits at the most “deliriously funny” (The Daily Telegraph) new play to cross the pond in decades. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 20 OR MORE.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 06 April. Music Box Theatre, 239 West 45th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
PLAY
Adapted by by Rick Elice (the Tony-nominated co-librettist of Jersey Boys) from a novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher features a company of 12 actors portraying some 50 characters, all on a journey to answer the century-old question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Refused To Grow Up? Hailed by The New York Times as "Sensational! Showbiz at its most brazenly infectious." GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 12 OR MORE.
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Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances from 28 March. Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 West 47th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
PLAY
Come feel the heat of this sizzling new take on Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning portrait of sex, class and secrets in one of America’s most fascinating and diverse cities. The scintillatingly diverse cast includes Blair Underwood (L.A. Law), Nicole Ari Parker (Soul Food), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent) and Wood Harris (The Wire). Directed by Emily Mann and featuring an original score by winner Terence Blanchard. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR 10 OR MORE.
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Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances from 03 April. Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
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NEW YORK CLASSICAL
METROPOLITAN OPERA THE 2011-2012 SEASON
EVENT
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2011-12 season will feature the world’s leading singers, conductors, and stage directors in seven new productions, including a world premiere, a Met premiere, and the first complete performances of a new Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle conducted by Music Director James Levine and directed by Robert Lepage.
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Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 26 September, 2011 to 12 May, 2012. Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, Broadway and West 65th Street
* denotes matinee performance
Aida
09, 13, 16, 20, 23, 28 Feb; 03* Mar
Anna Bolena
01 Feb
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
04, 08, 09, 15, 18* Feb
Billy Budd
04, 10, 12 May
Don Giovanni
21, 24, 29 Feb; 03, 07, 10*, 14, 17 Mar
L'Elisir d'Amore
01*, 05, 09, 12, 16, 21, 24, 27 Mar
The Enchanted Island
31 Dec; 04, 07, 12, 14, 17, 21*, 25, 28, 30 Jan
Ernani
02, 06, 10, 14, 18, 25* Feb
Götterdämmerung
03, 07, 11* Feb
Khovanshchina
27 Feb; 01, 06, 10, 13, 17* Mar
Macbeth
15, 20, 24*, 29 Mar; 02, 05, 09 Apr
Madama Butterfly
05, 09, 14, 17*, 22, 27, 30 Dec; 17, 22, 25 Feb; 02, 08 Mar
The Makropulos Case
27 Apr; 01, 05 *, 08, 11 May
Manon
26, 31 Mar; 03, 07*, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23 Apr
Das Rheingold
04 Apr
La Traviata
06, 10, 14*, 18, 21, 25, 28 Apr; 02 May
Please enquire about booking the complete Ring Cycle, with Maestro James Levine at the podium. CYCLE 1
Das Rheingold, 07 Apr | Die Walküre 13 Apr | Siegfried 21 Apr | Götterdämmerung 24 Apr
CYCLE 2
Das Rheingold 26 Apr | Die Walküre 28 Apr | Siegfried 30 Apr | Götterdämmerung 03 May
CYCLE 3
Das Rheingold, 05 May | Die Walküre 07 May | Siegfried 09 May | Götterdämmerung 12 May
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NEW YORK CITY ESSENTIALS ALL LOOPS / ALL LOOPS PLUS LIBERTY TOUR
TOUR
Enjoy 48 hours of Hop-On, Hop-Off double-decker fun that includes over 50 stops and connecting transfer points along their Downtown Loop, Uptown Loop, Brooklyn Loop and Night/Holiday Lights Tour (Please note Brooklyn and Night/Holiday tours are not Hop-On, Hop-Off). Our exclusive ALL LOOPS PLUS LIBERTY includes 48 Hours of Hop-On, Hop-Off Loops, Brooklyn and Night Tours with a Ferry Ticket for independent visit to Liberty Island and/or Ellis Island!
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Daily, except 25 December and 01 January Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)
BRONX TOUR
TOUR
There is more to New York than just Manhattan, so take the road less traveled through the real New York. Explore the twenty block-long Grand Concourse and its fine 1920's Art Deco apartment buildings. See the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden. Stop in the Bronx's Little Italy for an authentic espresso and visit its colorful indoor market. See Fordham University and the legendary Yankee Stadium. Stop at Wave Hill, a former country estate and home of Presidents Kennedy and Roosevelt, overlooking the Hudson River and majestic cliffs of the New Jersey Palisades.
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Saturdays April through December Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)
BROOKLYN TOUR
TOUR
From Times Square to Coney Island, learn about the mosaic of ethnic neighborhoods of Brookyln. See Italian Bensonhurst, Little Odessa, Middle Eastern Cobble Hill, Jewish Crown Heights and Boro Park. Stop for coffee in trendy Park Slope, walking tour of Brooklyn Heights and the promenade. Visit the Russian enclave of Brighton Beach and take a stroll along the Coney Island boardwalk, and discover the artsy neighborhood of Williamsburg.
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Tuesdays April through December Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)
FREESTYLE NEW YORK
TOUR
Enjoy 72 hours of Hop-On, Hop-Off double-decker fun that includes over 50 stops and connecting transfer points along their Downtown Loop, Uptown Loop, Brooklyn Loop and Night/Holiday Lights Tour. Then choose from three (3) Top NYC Attractions of your choice, including the Empire State Building Observatory, Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Top of the Rock Observation Deck, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lincoln Center Tour, Radio City Music Hall Behind the Scenes Tour, Guggenheim Museum, the Liberty Island/Ellis Island Ferry and much more!
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Daily, except 25 December and 01 January. Attraction schedules may vary. Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)
HARLEM GOSPEL TOUR ON A SUNDAY
TOUR
Take a guided tour through Harlem's charming tree-lined streets and historic districts, seeing such famous sights and landmarks such as Columbia University, City College, Morningside Heights, the Morris Jumel Mansion, Sylvan Terrace, Strivers Row and the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Cotton Club, the Apollo Theater, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sugar Hill, Duke Ellington's apartment, and the famous 125th street. Finally, you'll join a local congregation for the Sunday worship service and experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music!
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Sundays Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)
HARLEM GOSPEL TOUR ON A SUNDAY WITH BRUNCH
TOUR
Learn about Harlem, from its start as a rural Dutch community to its transformation into a summer retreat for New York's most prominent families. Journey into the past, and see the African-American Mecca for writers and artists at the turn of the century. Hear about Harlem's troubled past and its present day community beam in its new renaissance. Then, join a local congregation for the Sunday worship service and experience the soul-stirring power of Gospel music, and, afterward, enjoy a Soul Food brunch at one of Harlem's local restaurants.
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Sundays Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)
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HARLEM GOSPEL TOUR ON A WEDNESDAY
TOUR
This tour will take you past some of Harlem's most famous landmarks, such as the legendary Apollo Theater, and the Abyssinian Baptist Church. You will learn about the many achievements and history of its people, and see the charming enclaves of Sugar Hill - where famous musicians like Duke Ellington once lived, and Hamilton Heights and Striver's Row - nostalgic reminders of Harlem's Golden Age. Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC Gospel choir during their hour of power. Hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and sharing experiences.
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Wednesday Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)
HARLEM GOSPEL TOUR ON A WEDNESDAY WITH LUNCH
TOUR
Join us for an unforgettable tour of Harlem's historic sights and sounds! Learn about the many achievements and history of its people, passing some of Harlem's most famous landmarks, such as the legendary Apollo Theater, and the charming enclaves of Sugar Hill, Hamilton Heights and Striver's Row. Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC Gospel choir during our midweek hour of power. Hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience. End your tour with a tasty lunch at SYLVIA'S famous Soul Food restaurant.
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Wednesday Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)
HARLEM SOUL FOOD AND JAZZ TOUR
TOUR
Come and relive the high-stepping, fun-loving nights of the 1920s! Tour the neighborhood with one of our professional city guides, and learn about Harlem's role in the history of jazz and the roles of its noted jazz musicians in giving New York its musical edge. Savor some of the best Soul Food at the world-famous SYLVIA'S. Then discover one of Harlem's hottest clubs, with your first two drinks included! On Mondays, swing dance the night away with a twelve-piece band, free dance lesson included! Thursday and Sunday, enjoy the sounds of a jazz or rhythm & blues band.
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Monday, Thursday, Saturday Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)
MANHATTAN COMPREHENSIVE
TOUR
A fully escorted city tour by motorcoach covering all of Manhattan from Uptown to Downtown. Includes lunch at Grotta Azzura, a ticket to Top of the Rock and a 1-hour Statue of Liberty New York Harbor Cruise! Accompanied by a professional tour guide, see all of Manhattan including Harlem, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, and Battery Park, where you will enjoy a Lady Liberty Harbor Cruise with close-up views of the Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island and Brooklyn Bridge.
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Daily, except 25 December, 31 December and 01 January Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)
NEW YORK EAT AND PLAY CARD
EXTRA
New York’s only discount card for leisure travelers provides exclusive access to savings across the full range of in-destination expenses: dining, attractions, shopping and more. The card works on “show and save” basis at any participating location. From McDonald's to Macy's, from Central Park bike rentals to NY Skyride, with exclusive access to discounts of 10% - 50% off the entire bill, your savings potential is unlimited and unmatched. You can easily save over $100 every day and double your money back with just one use!
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No advanced reservation required. Valid up to 4 people, up to 30 days from 1st use. Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)
NIGHT ON THE TOWN TOUR
TOUR
This night tour package includes a dazzling, fully guided tour in the comfort of an air-conditioned motorcoach. Also included in this amazing tour package: a guided walking tour of the new Highline Park in the Meat packing district, a romantic dinner at one of Little Italy's oldest restaurants, a cruise on board NY Watertaxi where you'll stop for a champagne toast at close-up view of the Statue of Liberty and a ticket for a jaw dropping view of the city skyline from the Top of the Rock Observatory.
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Daily, except 25 December, 31 December and 01 January Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)
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PRIVATE VIP NEW YORK TOURS
TOUR
VIP Private Tours of New York City are a luxurious and discreet way to see all the sights & attractions New York City has to offer with your family and friends and your very own private professional licensed tour guide and chauffeur. Personalized VIP Private Tours are entertaining, fun and educational, all within the comfort of the luxurious and latest model SUVs or Vans. Private tours are fully customizable to your schedule and liking, with pick-up and drop-off available at your Manhattan hotel, area airport, or cruise ship terminal. Available in 14 languages.
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SUV and Vans available for 2-, 4-, or 6-Hour Tours Gray Line Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)
WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS
TOUR
At the world-famous Woodbury Common Premium Outlets you can shop at 220 designer and brand-name outlet stores. You'll find impressive savings of 25% to 65% everyday from leading designers and name brands including Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, J.Crew, Lacoste, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, and much more. Includes bus transportation to and from Woodbury Common Premium Outlets from New York's Port Authority includes a complimentary VIP Coupon Book (value $10) with hundreds of dollars in additional savings.
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Departures daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Gray Line Visitors Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal (8th Avenue and 42nd St.)
WORLD YACHT DINING CRUISES
DINING
WORLD YACHT is a true New York City experience, offering American cuisine in an elegant setting with exceptional views of the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop. Each yacht offers a two-level dining room, a spacious outdoor sundeck, music and dancing. Choose from the three-hour multi-course Dinner Cruise; Saturday Freedom Lunch Cruise with entrance to World Trade Center Memorial; and Sunday Brunch Cruises; or special Mother's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve Cruises.
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Monday – Sunday Pier 81, West 41st St. at Hudson River
NEW YORK CITY AIRPORT AND IN-CITY TRANSFERS PRIVATE VAN SERVICE Authorized at the local airports to load on the inner curb just outside of baggage claim, passengers won't have far to walk to reach their luxury van. Private luxury van services cater to the needs of large parties from 4 to 11 passengers, and are very well suited to bring your family or business group in comfort to or from the airport with all of your luggage in tow. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
AVAILABLE:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
EXECUTIVE SEDAN SERVICE Experience Luxury Sedan service is a discreet and luxurious car service that provides a comfortable trip for up to 3 passengers. It is the vehicle of choice for executive travel for transportation to and from the airport. The Luxury Sedans accommodate one to three passengers with three standard size pieces of luggage. Ride in luxury in the latest model town cars, available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
AVAILABLE:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
LUXURY SUV SERVICE If you seek a taste of luxury along with comfort, reliability and ruggedness, the Luxury SUV service is exactly what you require. The Luxury SUV service is designed with the latest model equipment to handle up to 6 passengers through any weather condition, guaranteeing you a safe and pleasant ride. Three rows of seats with additional cargo room provide a luxurious journey to your destination.
AVAILABLE:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week