by Mike Haber | Oct 28, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
This holiday season is truly gonna be magical as New York City continues to wake up and we continue celebrating the return of our Broadway Theater scene. It has just been announced that the BROADWAY SNOW GLOBES will be returning beginning next month through Christmas in Times Square.
For those who may not know, the BROADWAY SNOW GLOBES debuted in 2019 prior before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It featured 4 larger-than-life snow globes designs inspired by some of the hottest tickets on the Great Bright Way. As it did prior to the shutdown, the show’s represented will once again will include…..
Catch these 4 globes ringing in THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR and Broadway’s triumphant comeback from November 3rd – December 26th, 2021. See it only in Times Square!!!
Broadway Show Globes to Return to Times Square With Designs Inspired by WICKED, THE LION KING, AINT TOO PROUD & More (broadwayworld.com)
by Mike Haber | Aug 21, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News
BREAKING NEWS: New York City is doing so many cool unforgettable things with the celebrating the return of making its way back to normal. One of them will be a brand new 110 ft. Ferris Wheel right in the heart of Times Square.
It will up for a limited only though September 12th, 2021. Ticket prices consist of $20 for adults, $15 for kids, and $35 for a RUSH ticket skipping the lines.
Ferris Wheels in the Big Apple continues with the tradition as its a popular tourist ride in Paris and London.
by Mike Haber | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Festivals & Events, News, Shows
What makes the magic of New York City alive is our unforgettable legacy of our Theater community. Over the years, there has been an unforgettable tradition of special events dedicated to the place we call home…… BROADWAY!!! One of our favorite throwback events used to be a tradition every year….. the annual BROADWAY ON BROADWAY concert.
In case anyone may not know, BROADWAY ON BROADWAY was a free outdoor concert held every year the week after Labor Day in
Times Square,. It features performances from casts of some of your favorite Broadway shows performing highlighted showstoppers accompanied by a full 20 piece orchestra. You hear BOTH the long runners and sneak peaks of new shows that were coming in the new Broadway season. The concert would conclude with a full Grand Finale number (featuring all the casts) coming together with a huge confetti shower at the end. It has been televised live for several years on NBC. The concert was sponsored every year by
The Broadway League and Toys”R”Us.
BROADWAY ON BROADWAY was originally conceived as a WELCOME PARTY back in 1992 for delegates to the Democratic National Convention in New York City. It did so well, the one time concert because an annual event for 10 years. It was cancelled in 2013 but then returned the year afterwards. After the 2014 concert, BROADWAY ON BROADWAY has NOT been back ever since.
To give you all a taste of what BROADWAY ON BROADWAY was like, here is the 2001 concert below. Hosted by
Brooke Sheilds (who at the time was starring in the
Roundabout Theatre Company revival of
Cabaret), that year’s lineup consisted of…..
2 time Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth and the cast of the long running revival of
Chicago The Musical,
Manley Pope and Trey Ellett from the original Broadway production of
Rent,
Tony nominee
Carolee Carmello and Burke Moses from the 2000 revival of Kiss Me Kate,
Tony nominee Louise Pitre and the original Broadway cast of
MAMMA MIA!,
Tony nominee and the late Rebecca Luker from the 2000 revival of
The Music Man,
The cast of The Full Monty,
Pre-Tony nominee Hunter Foster and the cast of Urinetown,
Tony nominee Brad Oscar from The Producers,
The cast of the 2000 Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show,
a toe-tapping and confetti showered finale from the cast of the 2001 Tony winning revival of
42nd Street.
Who remembers BROADWAY ON BROADWAY?
Could they bring it back when Broadway returns this year?!
by NYBroadwayTours | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Broadway, New York City Broadway Tours
“Do You Hear What I Hear?” Is it Sleigh Bells? Is It Snowflakes and ice cracking? Even better!! Get ready to “Deck the Halls” on the Great White Way as we take you on a fun adventure around the best Broadway houses….Holiday style. Get ready to come caroling with us as we celebrate CHRISTMAS ON BROADWAY!!
Our famous Christmas on Broadway walking tour is back!
Starting Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at 11am and offered every day until December 31st, we are pleased to bring you JOY TO THE WORLD!
For 2 glorious hours you will be taken on a fun-filled, historical, memorable walking tour through Times Square. This tour is?1/2 mile in length?and will end right in front of New York’s famous Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center.
Along the way you will learn about?Times Square, Broadway Theatres, the Rockettes and Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular, and of course how Santa Claus made a name for himself in the greatest city in the world, New York!
We look forward to singing and dancing with you and your family!
Tickets can be purchased here on our website under scheduled public tours and of course private tours are always available by contacting us directly at [email protected].
Some of our favorites are:
- “Hard Candy Christmas” composed by Carol Hall and performed by Dolly Parton
- “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” written by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane and performed by Judy Garland
- “White Christmas” composed by Irving Berlin and performed by Bing Crosby
So, what’s your favorite Christmas or Holiday song to sing? Is it a showtune? Share in the comments area below!
by NYBroadwayTours | Jan 29, 2013 | Charitable Giving
We are excited to announce our sponsorship to help this beautiful organization called Magical Music for Life Foundation.?Magical Music for Life’s mission is to develop and produce a wide range of musical projects that can provide a positive approach to everyday life for young children and their families. As a way to reinforce self-confidence and further self-esteem, each of these projects is designed to enable children to participate with professionals in the performance and/or recording of these productions.
They are holding their second annual Tunes In Times Square sing-a-long on May 5th in Times Square and we have donated some gift certificates of free tours for 2 lucky families.
SINGING SONGS ALL DAY LONG?TO BENEFIT?”SONGS FOR SKILLS” PROGRAM?FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.?
Last year’s event (2012):
?Magical Music?s singing groups &?Russell, the Hermit Crab?cast,s,
professional kids from Broadway shows:
Madeleine Rose Yen (War Horse) * Sadie Seelert (Mary Poppins)
Brianna Gentilella (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
Ashton Woerz (Priscilla Queen of the Desert)
Alison Horowitz (Sunday in the Park, Mary Poppins)
Matthew Schechter (Newsies) * Marissa O’Donnell (Shrek)
many other talented young singers invited from CT & NY,
and guest appearances by adult Broadway stars:
Corey Mach?(Godspell) * Jed Resnick (Avenue Q)
Jill Paice (39 Steps, Curtains) * James Moye & Randy Redd (Million Dollar Quartet)
ALSO
Broadway Workshop?(NYC),?New Canaan Dance Academy?(CT),
The Harvey School Chamber Singers?(Katonah, NY),
Random Farms Kids Theatre?-?Kids Who Care?(Elmsford, NY),
The Studio Singers?(New Canaan, CT)
We hope you can support them and check out their event on May 5th and we look forward to seeing you on the tour!!!
