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Broadway Newbie
What even is Broadway? And how do you buy tickets? Are there any ways to get cheaper tickets? Don’t worry, we have all the practical information you need right here!
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Stage Door Etiquette - The Do’s and Don’ts of Meeting Broadway Stars
by Isabella Arras
Interacting with performers at the stage door is a unique and exciting part of theatre culture, particularly on Broadway! We'll take you through all of the do's and don't of stage dooring to make the most of your experience.
Who Owns Broadway - A Guide to the Key Players
by Nathan Pearce
Behind every Broadway show is a powerful landlord. With most of the district’s theaters owned by just three major companies, Broadway real estate is highly lucrative. Learn how to separate your Shuberts from your Nederlanders, and understand why ownership matters to audiences as we uncover who really owns Broadway.
Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Beyond!
by Nathan Pearce
Do all of the different terms for New York City’s theater venues make your head spin? We reveal what truly separates Broadway, Off-Broadway, and even Off-Off-Broadway, and learn how every venue, regardless of size, contributes to making New York City the global capital of theater and the performing arts.
What Are the Tony Awards?
by Lindsey Melrost
The Tony Awards are the highest accolades achievable in American theatre. Presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, the ceremony is held in New York City every year, typically in June. In order to be eligible for an award, a show must have opened on Broadway within the season, which usually runs from May until April. This article will take you through everything you need to know about the biggest night in theatre, from the history and rules to how the Tonys continue to shape American theatre today.
On and Off-Stage Experiences: Stories of Accessibility on Broadway
by Lindsey Melrost
Although there has been significant progress in the last decade, there’s still a long way to go to make Broadway theater accessible for audiences off stage, and to improve disabled representation on stage. In this article, we'll let you know about programs and advances that have been made, the current state of accessibility on Broadway, and what actors, shows, and companies are leading the charge.
RecommendationsYour Handy Guide to Selecting the Best Broadway Seats
by Emma Levin
Is that Broadway seating chart making your head spin? We'll teach you how to read a theater's seating chart and how you can grab the best seats in the house.
Demystifying Broadway Reviews: A Guide to Understanding Critics and Reviews
by Emma Levin
Is the critic always right? Well, depends who you ask! Here's everything you need to know about theater reviews and how to use them to find a Broadway show.
RecommendationsHow to Pick Your First Broadway Show: A Comprehensive Guide
by Emma Levin
Curtains up! It's time for your first-ever Broadway show. Check out this Broadway guide for first-timers, so you can plan the perfect theater night out.
Theater Box Seats
by Kathryn Willingham
Unlike box seats at a stadium, concert, or arena, theater box seats are often discounted – there may be sightline issues that cut off certain areas of the stage, or nearby sound or electric equipment that obscure the views. But a box seat isn’t always a bad seat. It can also be a fun and unique (not to mention cheaper!) way to see a Broadway show. Here’s all the ticket information you need to know if you’re interested in these seats.
RecommendationsHow Much Do Broadway Tickets Cost?
by Kathryn Willingham
In this article we’ll take you through how to get discount tickets, how to get access to Broadway lotteries, when to see a show, and other tips to get cheap tickets!
What to Wear to a Broadway Show
by Kathryn Willingham
The easiest answer first: there is no specific dress code to enter a Broadway theater, and you’ll see people in pretty much everything. Evening shows tend to be dressier than matinees, but really, anything goes.
RecommendationsWhat is Broadway?
by Kathryn Willingham
Broadway is, at its simplest, the word used to describe theatrical shows playing at one of 41 theaters in midtown Manhattan. But there’s so much more.
How Many Broadway Theaters Are There?
by Kathryn Willingham
There are 41 Broadway theaters in and around the theatre district in New York City. Bordered by 40th street to the south and 54th street to the north, the theater district is located in Midtown Manhattan and encompasses Times Square – if you’re looking for same day Broadway tickets, head to the TKTS Booth in the heart of Times Square just below the giant red steps!
History of Broadway
by Kathryn Willingham
Music and dance have been used to tell stories all the way back to ancient Greece in the 5th century BCE. Commedia dell’arte, pantomime, pageants and masques were all popular during the Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries. But let’s skip forward in time to what looks a little more like modern Broadway theater.
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