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Broadway is the heart of New York’s famous Theater District and has quite a few secrets and records to offer. I’ve compiled an up-to-date list of the most interesting and fascinating Broadway facts that you probably didn’t know yet!
1. New York’s Broadway shows draw nearly 15 million audience members each year.
Just to put that into perspective: That’s more than the entire population of Belgium! For some more stats, 68% of the audience is female, and 65% are tourists. Some visitors even travel to New York just for Broadway! We totally understand—seeing a show in New York’s famous theater district should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Fun fact: Broadway has still been experiencing some lingering effects of Covid-19. The 2018-2019 record of 14.7 million visitors has not yet been reached again, with the current attendance being 12.3 million. But that’s 33,700 visitors per day, so it’s still pretty sensational, right?
2. Broadway got its name from the Dutch.
Before Broadway became the famous and glorious theater district we know today, the street was a commercial street that got its name during the Dutch settlement. In fact, the Dutch term “brede weg” literally means “Broadway.”
Fun fact: In the first maps of 1776 with Broadway named, its full name was “Broadway Street.”
3. The longest-running Broadway show was The Phantom of the Opera.
The Phantom of the Opera was on Broadway in New York from 1988 until just this year. Over the years, the musical has been performed more than 13,000 times, and the Phantom has changed 15 times. When it was announced the show was closing, there was such an influx of tickets purchased that the musical ended up extending its closing date by eight weeks!
Fun fact: There are just three musicals in Broadway history that have reached 5-digit performances. See who they are in our list of the longest-running Broadway shows in New York.
4. Broadway is the longest street in the world.
Broadway stretches from Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan to the top of Manhattan in the Bronx. With a length of 33 kilometers, it is the longest street in the world. But that’s not all! Broadway doesn’t actually stop in the Bronx. It continues north through New York State, ending in Westchester County. While it has a wide variety of attractions, the street has remained synonymous with the New York theater industry.
Fun fact: While Broadway is the longest street in the world, being it runs through Manhattan up to Westchester, it’s not actually the longest street in New York City. Instead, Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island is an even longer drag in the city!
5. Only four theaters are actually located on Broadway.
Did you know that although there are 41 Broadway theaters in total, only four of them are actually located on Broadway? That’s because to qualify as a Broadway theater, two criteria must be met:
- It must be located between 40th and 54th streets and between 6th and 8th avenues (which is the so-called “Theater District“).
- It must have at least 500 seats. Any theater with a capacity of fewer than 500 is considered Off-Broadway.
Fun fact: When it comes to theaters, the term “Broadway” is more widely used to refer to the area, not just the street. Basically, consider it a neighborhood!
6. Every time Broadway crosses an avenue, there is a square or circle.
Broadway winds through the checkerboarded streets and avenues of NYC, which is also known as the “grid.” You can even see this from a helicopter or observation deck. On its way from the southern tip of Manhattan to the northern tip, famous squares or circles always form:
- Broadway crosses Park Avenue elevation 14th Street: Union Square
- Broadway crosses 5th Avenue at 23rd Street: Madison Square
- Broadway crosses 6th Avenue at 34th Street: Herald Square
- Broadway crosses 7th Avenue at 42nd Street: Times Square
- Broadway crosses 8th Avenue at 59th Street: Columbus Circle
- Broadway crosses 9th Avenue at 64th Street: Sherman Square
- Broadway crosses 10th Avenue at 71st Street: Verdi Square
Fun fact: Columbus Circle is the only “square” that has not become a square. Rather, as the name suggests, it’s a traffic circle.
7. The last week of the year is the week with the highest sales in Broadway at almost 50 million dollars!
The week with the most sales so far was the last calendar week of 2018 with $57,807,207 million. These are the top of the most successful weeks at the ticket office for Broadway shows:
- Last week in December 2018: $57,807,207 with 378,910 visitors.
- Last week in December 2019: $55,765,408 with 350,714 visitors
- Last week in December 2022: $51,912,862 with 312,878 visitors
- Last week in December 2017: $50,354,029 with 359,495 visitors
- Last week in December 2016: $49,710,190 with 357,718 visitors
Fun fact: The season here does not apply from January to December. Instead, it applies year-round from June to May!
8. Most theaters omit the letter “I” from their seating rows.
To be honest, row I (i.e., row 9) would be the better choice of the two! You never want to be too close to the stage, or you won’t get the full picture!
Fun fact: This is done to avoid confusion with row number 1. In the past, many people have mistakenly claimed front row seats.
9. The Lion King is the highest-grossing Broadway production of all time.
With more than $1 billion in revenue, The Lion King tops the list of highest-grossing productions on Broadway. In 2014, it surpassed The Phantom of the Opera, which grossed $845 million.
In this article you find everything you need to know about The Lion King on Broadway and here you can get your tickets for The Lion King.
Fun fact: As of May 28, 2023, it has now grossed over $1.8 billion!
10. Hamilton tops the list of most Tony Awards nominations in one night.
In 2016, Hamilton was nominated for 16 out of 26 Tony Awards categories—that’s more than any other production since the first Tony Awards in 1947. At the end of the night, Hamilton took home 11 awards. Even though current ticket prices are quite pricey, the hip-hop-heavy musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton is worth every penny!
To see who is currently among the most-awarded musicals, check out the Tony Awards here. Also check out our Hamilton on Broadway review and here you can get your tickets for Hamilton on Broadway.
Fun fact: While Hamilton has won the most Tonys in a single night, most Tony Awards, however, have gone to other shows. First and foremost, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman has received the most total Tonys (16 awards).
11. While tickets are usually very expensive, you can actually see Hamilton for just $10!
The musical, Hamilton, is one of the highlights on Broadway and has been sold out for years. Ticket prices are easily $350, but with a little luck, you can win tickets for just $10 in the Broadway lottery called #HAM4HAM!
It’s for the spontaneous because you enter just one day before the show you want to see.
Fun fact: Fittingly, the ticket for Hamilton on Broadway costs $10 because, after all, Hamilton was the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and is featured on this very bill.
12. Broadway’s nickname was once the Great White Way.
The Manhattan neighborhood known as the Theater District got its nickname the Great White Way from a headline in the New York Evening Telegram on February 3, 1902. The many lights on theater marquees and billboards that illuminate the neighborhood inspired the name.
Fun fact: Figuratively, the area changed color in the 1960s and 1970s. That’s when it was effectively Manhattan’s red-light district.
13. Nearly $1.6 billion US is earned per year.
The theater industry is important to society and plays a major role economically. In the 2022-2023 season, the revenue reached $1.578 billion US.
Fun fact: The 2018-2019 season holds the record with $1.829 billion US.
14. Not all Broadway shows are closed on Mondays.
In general, shows are held 8 times a week, from Tuesday to Sunday, with matinee performances on Wednesday and Saturday. This is why we say that Broadway is “dark” on Mondays.
Fun fact: There are only a few exceptions to this to this day, one being Chicago.
15. The Lyceum Theatre is the oldest Broadway theater in operation.
In 1903, one of the oldest Broadway theaters in operation today was built: the Lyceum Theatre. By the way, we’ve written a comprehensive guide to the theaters in New York. You’ll find the seating chart, tips for the best seats, and what shows are playing right now!
16. Broadway had an Automobile Row
Many are familiar with Millionaires Row at the south end of Central Park, but did you know there was once an Automobile Row? In the 20th century, the section between Times Square and Sherman Square held that title.
Fun fact: Broadway was two lanes for quite a while. But that is no longer the case today.
17. Chicago is the second longest-running musical on Broadway.
The record for the longest-running musical on Broadway that you can still attend today is Chicago. It is followed shortly by The Lion King in 1997 and Wicked in 2003.
Fun fact: The number of performances per week is the same for all of them at eight, but the absolute best seller is Wicked, with more than 14,000 visitors per week, followed by The Lion King, with 12,000 visitors!
18. There are 40 new shows every year!
Competition is high in all areas of New York City, including Broadway shows and plays. Therefore, you can expect an average of 40 new musicals and plays yearly (source: TheBroadwayLeague.com).
Fun fact: Musicals make up the bulk of these, followed by plays, which are often performed off-Broadway.
19. Broadway is getting a free viewing platform.
It’s incredible but true! The new visitor center will be built in Times Square right where Building 1 Times Square now stands. The first designs already exist, as you can see here.
Fun fact: This exciting project will be realized in contrast to the long-announced construction of the world’s largest Ferris wheel on Staten Island.
20. The first musical premiered on Broadway in 1866.
The 1866 show, The Black Crook, is considered the first musical in its current form. It differed from operas in dialogue and period songs and from revues or vaudeville shows in having a unified plot. Written by Charles M. Barras and musically arranged by Thomas Baker, it even included a few original songs.
Fun fact: Having a plot-based show is still considered today as a musical concept. For example, this was the case with Mamma Mia!
21. Broadway has its own museum.
The Museum of Broadway in New York is the first and only museum dedicated entirely to the importance and history of Broadway. Here you can learn everything from the beginnings of Broadway and the Theatre District and its development up to the present day, including the most important musicals.
Fun fact: Behind the Museum of Broadway are Julie Boardman (a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer), Diane Nicoletti (the brains behind “The Game of Thrones Fan Experience”), Ben West (a musical theater artist), and Jennifer Ashley Tepper (another Broadway producer), among others. Basically, they’re the real pros.
22. Twice a year, you can get a 2nd ticket for free!
Twice a year, there is Broadway Week and the parallel Off-Broadway Week. There you can get the coveted 2-for-1 tickets for a short time.
Fun fact: To make sure you don’t miss this, you can find all the info on NYC Broadway Week and NYC Off-Broadway Week here.
23. There are free performances at Christmastime.
You could admire free performances during the Christmas run-up that take place in very unusual locations. In the past, this has been the case at Hudson Yards and the shopping mall at Columbus Circle!
Fun fact: If you are not in New York at the right time, don’t worry about it! Stop by Gayle’s Broadway Rose if you want to see free Broadway performances. Not only can you enjoy a delicious meal at this Midtown restaurant, but you can also listen to the waiters and waitresses sing.
Bonus: If you can’t make it to a Broadway show because of time or money, there are a lot of great options to get the Broadway feel in New York. If you can get in line early enough on the weekend or stop by on a weeknight, Ellen’s Stardust Diner is a hit among tourists. At the restaurant, you can enjoy your meal while watching live performances by the servers who are trained Broadway singers! They integrate their performances throughout the floor, so don’t worry about needing a stage view—there isn’t one!
In New York City there is truly something for everyone: From world-famous museums and TOP attractions to architecturally valuable buildings, the choice is wide. The city has also always been an important place for architects, because designing a building for New York City is probably one of the greatest things you can achieve in this profession.
Thus, you can find many iconic buildings with a wide variety of architectural styles. One era in particular has produced many buildings that New York City is known for: the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s. In this article I’ll show you the most beautiful and impressive buildings, most of which you can actually visit.
My tip: if you are as interested in the city’s architecture as I am, you should also check out my guide to the 50 most important landmarks of New York City or the TOP 10 architecture tours in NYC. I’ve done most of them myself!
What makes Art Deco stand out?
- Art Deco was an art and design movement in the 1920s and 1930s.
- It is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes, modern materials and stylized patterns.
- It is an elegant and modern design direction that is still considered timeless today.
That this is so true, you can see in these buildings, many of which are world-renowned and have been instrumental in shaping the Art Deco era:
These are the best Art Deco buildings in NYC
However, Art Deco architecture in New York is not limited to skyscrapers and large buildings. Smaller buildings and stores often use elements of the Art Deco style to design their facades as well.
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Chrysler Building
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Midtown ManhattanThe Chrysler Building is one of the many landmarks of the city. The architecture makes it so unique and recognizable. Yet, it was not supposed to look like this at all and was only created because the founder wanted to have the title of the tallest building in the world.
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Empire State Building
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Midtown Manhattan
The Empire State Building is probably the most famous skyscraper of New York and one of the most popular sights of the city. It definitely belongs to every New York visit.
It was ceremoniously opened in 1931 and is one of the most impressive Art Deco buildings in the world. Both from the outside and inside you can see many of the defining architectural elements.
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Rockefeller Center
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Midtown Manhattan
Built by the Rockefeller family in the 1930s, this complex spans more than three blocks between 5th Avenue and Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue), East 47th Street and 52nd Street. The GE building is the tallest of the complex’s 19 buildings, with a height of 259.1 meters.
The building is characterized by its rectangular shape and clean lines, highlighted by horizontal and vertical stripes and decorations. It is an excellent example of the Art Deco style and was an important building during the Great Depression.
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Radio City Music Hall
Other Art & Culture
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The Radio City Music Hall is a very famous theater building in the middle of New York. It is part of the Rockefeller Center and is located in close proximity to the Top of The Rock and the Museum of Modern Art. When you see the Radio City Music Hall from the outside, it will seem like a journey 80 years into the past. In many movies you can see the old neon sign and therefore it is really famous.
The Art Deco design of Radio City Music Hall is embodied in its form and symmetry, geometric patterns, and use of diverse elements such as stone, chrome, and glass. Take a look at the many details on the walls and columns – simply beautiful, and not only at Christmas time.
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Bergdorf Goodman
Other Shopping
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Midtown Manhattan
Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman is a luxury department store on 5th Avenue and has been selling upscale women’s fashion and accessories since 1929. The product range now also includes exclusive interior design items, bridal fashions, shoes, jewelry, children’s clothing and cosmetics in the upper price segment.
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The New Yorker – A Wyndham Hotel
Hotels & Accommodations
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Hell’s Kitchen
4 Stars| The New Yorker is one of the most famous hotels in the whole city – partly, because of the huge sign with its name on it on top of the building. Built in the Art Deco style, the hotel is beautifully decorated and should definitely be on your list if you’re looking for superb accommodation. From the upper floors you can see the Empire State Building and the Hudson River, and with Central Park you have the green lungs of the city right outside your hotel door.
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The Plaza New York
Hotels & Accommodations
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Midtown Manhattan
5 Stars | The most famous hotel around Central Park is likely The Plaza. Opening in 1907, the world-renowned luxury hotel represents a piece of New York’s rich history. Of course, it can’t be missing from any such list of the best hotels in city. The Plaza has become a real New York landmark. So many stars and other illustrious guests have walked through the doors of this iconic building over the years. You likely notice the hotel from the 90s classic movie Home Alone 2. The façade in the style of the French Renaissance and the impressive interior design can also be seen in many other famous productions. The Plaza is located at the southern end of Central Park, not far from 5th Avenue.
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70 Pine Street
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Financial District
The skyscraper named 70 Pine Street is located on the street of the same name in the Financial District of Manhattan and was completed in 1932. It is 290 meters high and is one of the tallest buildings in New York City. The Art Deco style of 70 Pine Street is characterized by its slender silhouette accented with smooth lines and vertical details. The geometric patterns on the facade and the glass doors of the entrance are also typical of the Art Deco style.
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One Wall Street
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Financial District
The One Wall Street building is a classic example of the Art Deco style. With its clear geometric shapes and distinctive roof, it is easily recognizable in the New York skyline. The interior design of the building is also particularly impressive, with ornate ornaments and marble cladding in typical Art Deco style.
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Walker Tower
Building
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Chelsea
This impressive building from 1929 was once a telephone office and was later converted into luxury apartments. The facade is decorated with elegant ornaments that reflect the typical Art Deco flair. Inside, the building has numerous decorative elements such as ornate wooden panels and stone fireplaces.
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40 Wall St
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Financial District
Opened in 1930, 40 Wall St, also known as the “Chrysler Building of the Financial District,” is an impressive example of Art Deco architecture in office construction. The façade is made of terra cotta, glass and steel, and features typical Art Deco characteristics, such as the vertical articulation that runs throughout the building.
It was made famous by the competition between Craig Severance and William Van Alen, two business partners who fell out and had a head-to-head race to build the tallest building in the world. The result? 40 Wall Street, designed by Craig Severance, was the world’s tallest building for exactly one day, until it was topped by the Chrysler Building one day later. This was planned by William Van Alen and less than a year later there was the next tallest building: the Empire State Building. All three buildings were built in the Art Deco style.
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American Radiator Building
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Midtown Manhattan
Located just off Bryant Park, the American Radiator Building is the building with the striking black granite and gold facade. It was built in the late 1920s and has typical Art Deco features, such as vertical lines, abstract patterns and ornate ornaments.
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Barclay-Vesey Building
Building
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Financial District
The Barclay-Vesey Building is located at 140 West Street next to One World Trade Center. The building was completed in 1927 and is an excellent example of Art Deco architecture in New York. The most distinctive feature of the building is the cantilevered tower on the north side.
It is also a perfect example of the incredible variety of architectural styles that exist in NYC – what a contrast to One World Trade Center, right?
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The Majestic
Building
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Upper West Side
The Majestic is located on Central Park West between 71st and 72nd Streets, just one block from the famous Dakota Building and the striking The San Remo Building (built in the Beaux Arts style).
It is an apartment building completed in 1931. You can see all the elements known for Art Deco architecture, such as the elegant facade. Inside, there are many ornate details such as magnificent murals and impressive chandeliers.
By the way, Strawberry Fields, the memorial to John Lennon, is just 100 meters away.
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El Dorado
Building
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Upper West Side
The El Dorado is another luxury apartment building on Central Park West and looks very similar to The San Remo Building. Located between 90th and 91st Streets west of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, it is another example of the Art Deco style. It was built in the 1930s and is distinguished by its symmetrical facades interspersed with vertical lines and geometric patterns.
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Paramount Building
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Theatre District
The Paramount Building, originally built as an office building, is another great example of the Art Deco style in New York City. With its impressive facade adorned with sculptures and decorative elements and its distinctive Art Deco tower, it is a true landmark of the city. Today, the Paramount Building is home to the Hard Rock Hotel.
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Western Union Building
Building
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Tribeca
The Western Union Building on Broadway was also built in the 1930s and is distinguished by its stylized ornamentation and striking aluminum facade. The building was a pioneer in the use of aluminum in architecture and was imitated by many other buildings in New York.
If you want to check it out, you can’t miss it. It is located in Tribeca not far from Jenga Tower called 56 Leonard Street (56 Leonard).
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Waldorf Astoria
Building
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Midtown Manhattan
The Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue was hotel from 1931. The elegant lines, rounded corners and subtle yet striking decorations on the facade make the building a true Art Deco masterpiece. Inside the hotel there are also many other art works and design elements in the Art Deco style.
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Brooklyn Public Library
Building
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Prospect Heights
The Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza was designed in the 1930s by architects Alfred Morton Githens and Francis Keally. The main facade of the building is made of limestone and features a relief of the writer Walt Whitman, whose works are kept in the library. Another feature of the Brooklyn Public Library is the entrance, which is flanked by two 30-foot-high columns made of granite. Inside the library, many details have been preserved, such as the original light fixtures and furniture.
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Bronx General Post Office
Building
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Bronx
The Bronx General Post Office opened in 1937 – a particularly striking feature is the over 40 meter high bell tower. You’ll find it at the corner of 149th Street and Grand Concourse. Inside are spacious public rooms, including an impressive post office foyer adorned with murals and bronze statues. The combination of the building’s artistic design and its function as a post office make the Bronx General Post Office a distinctive part of New York architecture.
Art Deco Tour in New York City
If you want a local guide to show you the best spots, check out this Art Deco tour 👇
Wicked on Broadway has been casting a spell over its audience since 2003. Based on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, the musical tells a magical story about friendship. Since its debut, the Broadway show has won three Tony Awards and is now the second-highest-grossing show behind The Lion King.
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What is the Musical Wicked About?
Wicked is a prequel to the famous story of The Wizard of Oz. It tells the story of two young sorcery students who could not be any more different from each other. One one side we have Elphaba – a smart, green-skinned girl that struggles to fit in. On the other side, we have Glinda – the blonde, popular girl. Despite their differences, the two witches grow a profound friendship. In the famous song “defying gravity” Elphaba explains that she is “through with playing by the rules of someone else’s game”. She needs to be true to herself and leave. Both girls go their own way from here: Elphaba eventually becoming the notorious Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda becoming Glinda the Good.
Wicked Tickets
Tickets for Wicked on Broadway can be very affordable. They start at $89, which is a great price if you compare it to Broadway musicals like Hamilton or plays like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The fact that Wicked has been on Broadway for more than 15 years already shows its remarkable popularity – even today.
You have 8 chances each week to watch Wicked on Broadway. As most Broadway shows, Wicked stays closed on Mondays. Each performance lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes, includes one intermission.
The Best Seats for Wicked on Broadway
The sweet spot in the Gershwin Theatre is Orchestra rows BB – F. If Orchestra is booked out for your date, go for Mezzanine instead of the far sides of Orchestra. You can never go wrong with front Mezzanine seats. As the Gershwin Theatre is the largest one on Broadway, you should try to avoid seats far in the back.
Wicked Review
Wicked is a must-see on Broadway. Being the first Broadway musical I’ve ever watched, Wicked will always have a special place in my heart! We even had the opportunity to go backstage before the show to see the dressing rooms and also set foot on the stage. That experience can never be topped!
But even looking at it objectively, the musical is one of the best shows on Broadway, providing a suspenseful storyline, amazing actors, a stunning set as well as entertaining songs. The dramatic blockbuster is yet filled with funny moments that will capture your attention until the very last minutes! It’s a musical suited for all ages. You’re guaranteed to be bewitched!
Wicked Broadway Cast
The original Wicked Cast includes Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda and Joel Grey the Wizard of Oz. Most noteworthy of all is Idina Menzel. She is a legend in the industry, having played the role of Maureen in Broadway’s Pulitzer Prize awarded musical RENT as well as roles in the musical TV series Glee and several Disney adaptations.
Did you know that Idina also plays the voice and sings the original songs of Elsa in Disney’s Frozen?
Attention fans of architecture: In this article, I’ve compiled the best architecture tours in New York for you! I’ve done almost all of them myself, because I’m a big fan of them. On these tours you’ll learn many interesting facts as well as background information about the buildings that have significantly shaped the skyline of New York.
My tip: check out the 50 most important landmarks of New York here – and watch my video about the architecture boat tour around Manhattan here. Have fun!
My TOP 10 Architecture Tours in NYC
Each of the tours has its own focus and concentrates on one or two neighborhoods, but there is also one of my absolute favorite boat tours, which is accompanied by the organization AIA New York (Center for Architecture).
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Classic Harbor Line: Architecture Yacht Cruise
Cruise
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ChelseaOur Highlight
The architecture boat tour takes you around Manhattan in 2.5 hours. On a 30 meter long wooden ship in the style of the 1920s you can relax and learn a lot of interesting facts about the many small and large buildings of the city. The tour is super-relaxing and the price includes a drink (vino, soft drinks) and small snacks.
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Rockefeller Center Architecture and Art Walking Tour
Walking Tour
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Midtown Manhattan
Explore the famous Rockefeller Center with this tour! The guided tour includes your own headset through which you will be able to hear your guide tell you everything about the history the work and architecture of the building.
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Art Deco and Architecture Tour in New York City with Expert Guide
Walking Tour
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Flatbush
Midtown Manhattan is the location of numerous iconic New York landmarks. On this walking tour packed with masterpieces, you can expect to discover most of them in just a few hours. Witness the top attractions and uncover the stories behind these great sights that are everywhere- Manhattan’s grandeur ensures that you won’t be bored. The enormous buildings will impress you every time you see them, so don’t miss the chance to encounter them all.
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Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour
Walking Tour
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Midtown Manhattan
I highly recommend this walking tour to architecture enthusiasts. On this tour, you’ll be able to see the footprint of the largest single residence ever built in Manhattan. Along the way, you’ll take in outrageous stories of Gilded Age wealth, architecture, and art on Fifth Avenue – the very Avenue where they happened. You’ll also learn some of the secrets of the famous Frick Collection as you stroll by, and discover a charming bookshop tucked into a Fifth Avenue mansion. Additionally, you’ll uncover one of the last single residence mansions on Fifth Avenue and visit the oldest building on Millionaire’s Row. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience all of this on one amazing tour!
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High Line, Chelsea & Meatpacking Tour
Walking Tour
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ChelseaOur Highlight
Go on a fun adventure in New York’s only park above street level- the Highline. Experience the Chelsea neighborhood from a whole new vantage point and find out more about the history of the famous Meatpacking District including how it developed into one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the world.
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The Grand Central Terminal Official Guided Tour
Walking Tour
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Midtown Manhattan
There’s something to be said for a tour sponsored by the makers of Grand Central Terminal. Created in 2013 to celebrate the terminal’s 100th birthday, this 75-minute tour highlights its history, architecture and operations.
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Harlem Walking Tour: Mount Morris Park Historic District w/ Lunch
Walking Tour
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Harlem & Washington Heights
This insider walking tour will teach you all about Harlem’s diverse cultural and social history. It will take you to the Mount Morris Historic District, which will be introduced to you by a New York guide. You will be surprised how elegant the houses are here and how much history this part of New York City will tell you. Really exciting!
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Victorian Flatbush, Brooklyn Walking Tour
Walking Tour
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Flatiron District
The Flatbush neighborhood located in Brooklyn is a scenic area that is well-known for its beautiful Victorian mansions. By taking part in this walking tour, you will become familiar with the historic district, appreciate its impressive 19th-century architecture, and visit famous landmarks such as the Kings Theatre, Ditmas Park, and the Flatbush Reformed Church.
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Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour
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Civic CenterOur Highlight
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and learn about the exciting and dramatic history of this world-famous New York City neighborhood, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. On the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge you will discover DUMBO, a newly popular and up and coming part of Brooklyn.
Meeting point is 52 Chambers Street in front of the Tweed Courthouse.
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Flatiron Food, Architecture, and History Tour
Walking Tour
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Flatiron District
The Flatiron Building is one of the most photographed buildings in the city. But there is much more to discover in the direct neighbourhood. Thanks to the organization “Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership” you will be guided through the district every Sunday by a free guide. Meeting point is the southwest corner of Madison Square Park.
The Book of Mormon on Broadway is probably one of the most entertaining musicals in New York. Since its debut in 2011, it has not only caused a lot of controversies but also won 9 Tony Awards. You can’t miss this show!
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What is The Book of Mormon Musical About?
Two Mormon missionaries, Elder Cunningham and Elder Price, are sent to a remote village in Uganda to preach their religion. But soon enough, the duo will realize that the villagers have much more serious problems, such as famine, oppression and the spreading of diseases like AIDS. The conversion of the villagers is not realized as easily as they hoped and the mission takes a different course than planned.
The Book of Mormon Tickets
Tickets for The Book of Mormon on Broadway start at $69 but can get as expensive as $150 if you wait too long to book. You get the cheapest Book of Mormon tickets when you purchase more than 1 month in advance. As most Broadway shows, you won’t be able to go see The Book of Mormon musical on Mondays, but any other day of the week:
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The Best Seats for The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon takes place in the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on Broadway. It is a relatively small theater, meaning that you’ll have good views, even when sitting further towards the back. We recommend sitting in Orchestra rows A – M or Front Mezzanine.
One thing that we find worth mentioning is the extremely tight legroom in the theater! As I am pretty small myself, it didn’t bother me at all, however, if you consider yourself tall, you may want to choose an aisle seat to feel more comfortable during the show.
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The Book of Mormon Review
The Broadway show, created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has won a total of nine Tony Awards and even one Grammy. It surely is an entertaining musical and one of Broadway’s highest grossing shows of all time.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are also the creators of South Park!
Since its debut in 2011, the Musical The Book of Mormon was considered edgy and caused a lot of controversy for its vulgar and profane language. At first, you may expect a show that’s making fun of the Mormon religion entirely, but that is not true. You will see that the musical does not only mock Mormonism but religion in general. No one is spared, not even Jesus or Darth Vader! The intent of The Book of Mormon Musical is not to offend anyone, but to ultimately endorse positive power: It doesn’t matter what you believe in, as long as it can give you hope and make you stronger.
Bottom line: The Book of Mormon is an extremely funny and witty musical that tries to convey a meaningful message.
The Book of Mormon Cast
The original The Book of Mormon cast includes many famous actors and actresses. The leading roles are played by Andrew Rannells (Elder Price), Josh Gad (Elder Cunningham) and Nikki M. James (Nabulungi).
Andrew Rannells was awarded the Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in The Book of Mormon on Broadway. His exceptional talent also secured him the role of King George II in Hamilton in 2015. Also, Josh Gad is known for being the voice of Olaf in Frozen, for his role in Modern Family and the live adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, just to name a few. Female lead Nikki M. James received her first Tony Award for her performance in the musical success of Les Misérables, after leaving The Book of Mormon.
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