Broadway has always been one of the main reasons people come to NYC, and now is the perfect time to experience the magic of the world’s greatest live entertainment. Catching a show with a group of friends, family, or classmates offers an unmatched shared experience and creates memories for years to come.
Taking time to plan your trip to the theatre early allows you to make the best choice for your group and build excitement, but it can also lead to special discounts and perks for larger groups.
Booking early for popular Broadway shows is crucial, especially
when planning a group outing. High demand for tickets can make it challenging to secure the best seats down the line. By reserving your tickets in advance, you have the opportunity to choose from a wider selection of seating options, ensuring that everyone in your group gets a great view of the action.
For larger groups, booking early also increases the likelihood of finding a good selection of seats together, so everyone can share the experience side by side. And it’s easier for chaperones and group leaders, too! Broadway theatres aren’t enormous, but being together allows for easy communication before and after the show, fostering lively discussions and making it
much easier to snap that perfect group selfie. By securing great seats early on, you can guarantee an organized and enjoyable Broadway experience for your entire group.
Taking advantage of money-saving group discounts is another great reason to plan and book in advance. For most shows, booking group tickets often provides substantial savings compared to purchasing tickets individually. This allows everyone to enjoy the thrill of a live Broadway performance—without breaking the bank. Broadway Inbound offers special rates and promotions specifically designed for larger groups, making it more affordable and accessible for everyone involved.
BOOKING EARLY increases your chances of securing tickets for highly sought-after productions that may sell out quickly.
These promotions vary depending on the show and theatre, so it’s essential to do some research beforehand. By capitalizing on group rates, you can turn your Broadway excursion into a cost-effective and fun experience for all members of your group, creating timeless moments without straining anyone’s budget.
This Broadway season promises an exciting lineup of shows, offering something for everyone’s taste. From the absolute classics to those new shows everyone’s going to be talking about, the variety of performances is what keeps audiences coming back— and why everyone’s “must-see” lists are so long.
Fan favorites like Chicago , Wicked , and The Book of Mormon continue to draw huge crowds with their iconic characters and musical scores that have become staples in musical theatre. These shows have made their mark on Broadway history and continue to be must-see productions for theatre enthusiasts and those new to the Broadway scene.
As always, Broadway audiences are flocking to remakes of some classic films, breathing new life into these timeless stories. Productions like the brand-new Some Like It Hot and Moulin Rouge transport audiences to different eras and showcase the enduring appeal of these well-loved pieces. These revamped productions offer both a sense of nostalgia and a fresh perspective for those familiar with the original works.
For audiences of all ages, productions such as Aladdin and The Lion King are perfect choices. These shows offer thrilling storylines, colorful characters, and enchanting visuals that are
sure to leave kids and adults alike spellbound. By including these performances in your group outing, you can create a magical experience that everyone, regardless of age, can enjoy together.
All of these shows have incredible music, but those who appreciate a stunning score will love Hamilton , MJ , or SIX . These impressive productions showcase the power of music to convey emotion and tell a story, leaving audiences humming their favorite tunes long after the
curtain falls. Selecting a show like this for your group will leave a lasting impression—and makes for a fun bus ride home.
With such a diverse selection of shows in this year’s Broadway season, there’s sure to be something to your liking, making it the perfect time to plan your group’s adventure to the theatre.
Remember: Booking early increases your chances of securing tickets for highly sought-after productions that may sell out quickly.
New York City is a busy and often confusing place to visit, but early planning can make coordinating travel plans a breeze. By arranging transportation, parking, and accommodations (if necessary) well in advance, you can ensure that everyone in your group arrives at the theatre stress-free and ready to enjoy the show. Sure, it takes a little extra organization ahead of time, but it simplifies day-of logistics and allows for a more seamless group experience.
these additional stops in advance ensures your group can make the most of their time together, creating cherished memories and strengthening bonds through a shared love of theatre and the excitement of exploring New York City.
Broadway Inbound’s planning materials in the “How to Plan” section of their site can help prepare you for navigating the city, with some partners to consider when making your arrangements. Broadway Inbound team members are always available to provide advice and help make your trip an unforgettable one.
In addition to the show itself, it’s always a great idea to plan your group itinerary around your chosen show. The best way to expand and
enhance the Broadway experience is with a customized workshop prior the show. Broadway Inbound’s incredible workshops, tailored to your group’s preferences and skill level, are a perfect addition to any Broadway trip.
Other activities such as sightseeing, dining at themed restaurants, or visiting nearby attractions like the Museum of Broadway, create a well-rounded experience that caters to everyone’s
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SCHEDULE
Varies
RUNNING TIME
2 hours, 30 minutes
GROUP MINIMUM
14 tickets
RECOMMENDED AGE
DISCOVER A WHOLE NEW WORLD AT ALADDIN, THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL. Night after night, ALADDIN grants wishes and makes audiences cheer. With unforgettable music, sensational dance numbers and breathtaking special effects that only Disney can deliver, it's no wonder The Wall Street Journal calls it “Broadway magic!”
ALADDIN on Broadway features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony ® and Academy Award ® winner Alan Menken ( Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman ( Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice ( The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin ( The Prom, The Wedding Singe r).
Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw ( Mean Girls, The Prom, The Book of Mormon), ALADDIN boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley ( Mary Poppins ), Gregg Barnes ( Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz ( Frozen, The Prom).
SEE WHY AUDIENCES AND CRITICS AGREE, ALADDIN IS “ MUSICAL COMEDY WISH-FULFILLMENT! ”
—New York Magazine
SCHEDULE
Tuesday 7pm Wednesday 7pm Thursday 7pm Friday 7pm Saturday 2pm & 8pm Sunday 2pm & 7pm
RUNNING TIME
2 hours, 30 minutes
GROUP MINIMUM
10 tickets
RECOMMENDED AGE
13 years & up
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
LOCATION
Eugene O'Neil Theatre
230 West 49th Street
“THE GOLD STANDARD FOR COMEDY."
—Rolling Stone
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of 9 Tony Awards ® including Best Musical, is the brainchild of collaborators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, five-time Emmy Award ® -winning creators of South Park , and Robert Lopez, two-time Academy Award ® winner for Best Original Songs from the musicals Frozen and Coco and Tony Award-winning co-creator of Avenue Q Entertainment Weekly calls THE BOOK OF MORMON “the funniest show ever.” The New York Times simply calls it “the best musical of this century.”
“I'VE NEVER HEARD SUCH ROOF-SHAKING LAUGHTER.”
—Vanity Fair
“IT'S OUTRAGEOUS, SHOCKING, PEE-IN-YOUR-PANTS HILARIOUS.”
—HuffPost
SCHEDULE
Monday 7pm
Tuesday 7pm
Thursday 7pm
Friday 8pm Saturday 2:30pm & 8pm Sunday 2pm & 7pm
RUNNING TIME
2 hours, 30 minutes
GROUP MINIMUM
10 tickets
RECOMMENDED
After 26 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards ®, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy ®, and thousands of standing ovations. Now the longest running show on Broadway, you've got to see why the name on everyone's lips is still... CHICAGO.
“ CHICAGO GLITTERS HYPNOTICALLY!”
– The New York Times
“ CHICAGO REMAINS A SIZZLER — ONE EXTREMELY SEX-SEE EXPERIENCE!”
– The Star-Ledger
“THE SHOW IS AS CRAZY-FUN AS EVER!”
– WCBS-TV / People Magazine
SCHEDULE
Varies
RUNNING TIME
2 hours, 45 minutes
GROUP MINIMUM
20 tickets
RECOMMENDED AGE
10 years & up
LOCATION
Richard Rodgers Theatre
226 West 46th Street
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.
HAMILTON features book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony ® Awards, it has won Grammy ® and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
“THIS THEATRICAL LANDMARK HAS TRANSFORMED THEATER AND THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT HISTORY.”
—The New York Times
SCHEDULE
Varies
RUNNING TIME
2 hours, 30 minutes
GROUP MINIMUM
14 tickets
RECOMMENDED AGE
6 years & up
LOCATION
Minskoff Theatre
Broadway & 45th 200 West 45th Street
Experience the stunning artistry, the unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of this musical theater phenomenon that moves us all. A remarkable tale of hope and adventure, THE LION KING has found its way into the hearts of millions. As The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”
Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Disney’s THE LION KING showcases the talents of one of the most acclaimed creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor reimagines the popular story using some of the theater's most extraordinary stagecraft. THE LION KING also features the exceptional work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and a glorious score crafted by the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Elton John and Tim Rice.
Take your place in the circle of life at THE LION KING , The Award-Winning Best Musical, playing on Broadway eight times a week at the Minskoff Theatre.
“THE MOST EXCITING, MOST INVENTIVE, MOST MOVING THEATER THAT HAS EVER COME TO BROADWAY.”
—Good Morning America
SCHEDULE
Tuesday 7pm
Wednesday 2pm & 8pm
Thursday 7pm
Friday 8pm
Saturday 2pm & 8pm
Sunday 3pm
RUNNING TIME
2 hours, 30 minutes
GROUP MINIMUM
10 tickets
RECOMMENDED AGE
8 years & up
LOCATION
Neil Simon Theatre
250 West 52nd Street
MJWinner of 4 Tony Awards including Best Choreography from director Christopher Wheeldon , and featuring a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage , MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Get tickets now to the show the Chicago Tribune calls “a brilliantly choreographed, gorgeously executed celebration.”
“A RIVETING ADRENALINE RUSH OF A SHOW!”
—Peter Marks, The Washington Post
“MJ DELIVERS THE THRILLS.”
—Jesse Green, The New York Times
“THE BEST DANCING ON BROADWAY.”
—Charles Isherwood, Broadway News
SCHEDULE
Varies
RUNNING TIME
2 hours, 35 minutes
GROUP MINIMUM
10 tickets
RECOMMENDED AGE
12 years & up
LOCATION
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
302 West 45th Street
Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is the winner of 10 Tony Awards ® —including Best Musical!
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eyepopping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment.
Welcome to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL .
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and—above all—Love. With a book by Tony Award winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tony Award winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh, MOULIN ROUGE! is more than a musical...it is a state of mind.
“EUPHORIC! GASP-INSPIRING! IN MOULIN ROUGE , LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.”
—The New York Times
“EYE-POPPING SPECTACLE AND OFF-THE-CHARTS ENERGY.”
—The Hollywood Reporter
SCHEDULE
Varies
RUNNING TIME
1 hour, 20 minutes
GROUP MINIMUM
10 tickets
RECOMMENDED AGE
10 years & up
LOCATION
Lena Horne Theatre
256 West 47th Street
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX is the winner of 23 awards, including the 2022 Tony Award ® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!”
The SIX : LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 Million streams in its first month.
“A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF WIT THAT SPEAKS STRONGLY AND VIBRANTLY TO TODAY.” —Vogue
“BROADWAY’S HIGH-ENERGY HISTORY REMIX REIGNS SUPREME!”
—Entertainment Weekly
SCHEDULE
Tuesday 7pm
Wednesday 2pm & 8pm
Thursday 7pm Friday 8pm Saturday 2pm & 8pm
Sunday 3pm
GROUP MINIMUM
10 tickets
RUNNING TIME
2 hours, 30 minutes
RECOMMENDED AGE
10 years & up
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
LOCATION
The Shubert Theatre
225 West 44th Street
“A super-sized, all-out song & dance spectacular!” The New York Times
“A star-spangled, toe-tapping, showstopping lollapalooza!” The Observer
Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a crosscountry train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
Entertainment Weekly calls SOME LIKE IT HOT “a boisterous good time from start to finish, boasting infectious music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, a witty book by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, and stellar direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw.”
All aboard Broadway’s great big musical comedy!
Varies
For more information, visit WickedtheMusical.com
RUNNING TIME
2 hours, 45 minutes
GROUP MINIMUM
15 tickets
RECOMMENDED AGE
8 years & up
Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theatre.
LOCATION
Gershwin Theatre
222 West 51st Street (between Broadway & 8th)
Don’t forget about Behind the Emerald Curtain- an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience led by cast members on select dates and on demand for larger groups. Please reach out to your tour operator or contact groups@321mgt.com.
WICKED , the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”
NOW CELEBRATING 20 YEARS ON BROADWAY!
“A MAGICAL BROADWAY MUSICAL WITH BRAINS, HEART AND COURAGE.”
—Time Magazine
“A GLOBAL PHENOMENON!” —NBC TV
“REMEMBER THE LAST TIME AN ORIGINAL BROADWAY MUSICAL MADE YOU LAUGH, CRY AND THINK? WICKED IS THE MOST COMPLETE, AND COMPLETELY SATISFYING, NEW MUSICAL IN A LONG TIME.” —USA Today
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interests. Planning these additional stops in advance ensures your group can make the most of their time together, creating cherished memories and strengthening bonds through a shared love of theatre and the excitement of exploring New York City.
But the most important tip for any Broadway theatregoer? Get to the theatre early! Give yourself plenty of time to navigate the streets of the Theatre District, and you’re guaranteed to arrive at your show stress-free.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of planning a group outing to a Broadway show is building excitement and anticipation leading up to the event. The joy of looking forward to a shared experience with friends, family, colleagues, or classmates can be almost as rewarding as the performance itself. Spend some time discussing the
show, sharing expectations and expressing enthusiasm with your group, and you’ll be sure to increase everyone’s overall enjoyment and make the event more memorable.
Encouraging group members to engage with the show beforehand can further enhance the Broadway experience. Listening to cast recordings, researching show
history, and exploring trivia related to the production can create a deeper connection with the performance and spark lively conversations within your group. Even sharing trivia and little facts about the show and Broadway helps make the experience more magical and fulfilling. By immersing yourselves in the world of the show before attending, everyone can gain a more profound appreciation for the story and artistry when the curtain finally rises.
Listening to cast recordings, researching show history, and exploring trivia related to the production can create a deeper connection with the performance and spark lively conversations within your group.
The orchestra is tuning, and the curtain’s about to go up. Broadway’s ready for you!
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NYC is a busy place, but it adds to the excitement of going to a Broadway show. Here are some tips:
» Know where your theatre is and give yourself plenty of time to get there.
» Don’t bring outside food or drinks with you.
» For everyone’s safety, masks are recommended at the theatre.
» There will be security at the door, and every person must have their own ticket to enter.
» Most of all, turn your phones off and enjoy the show without distractions.
» Always request the maximum number of tickets you could possibly use.
» Provide up to two alternate choices (seating, date, or show) when placing a request. Think about what’s important to your group and add your alternate choices accordingly.
» For best availability, consider requesting the front mezzanine, which can provide a great view and increase your chances of getting the show and date you want.
» Weeknight performances generally have better availability than weekends. Some may start a little earlier—just be sure to check the start time when you place a request.
Broadway Inbound makes planning a trip to the theatre easy and fun, including the latest news and videos to help you discover the perfect show.
