Day 1 - Sunday 23 May
A private transfer awaits you on your arrival into JFK airport and the beautiful Millennium Broadway Hotel, your home for the next 9 amazing days. The Millennium is located in the heart of New Yorks Theatre District and offers easy access to all our Theatre experiences. After settling in, you will meet the rest of the group in the Hotel Lobby for your Welcome Buffet Dinner.
Day 2 - Monday 24 May
After breakfast we will take a gentle walk down 144th street to the wharf for a luxury yacht cruise around Manhattan. Lunch will be served onboard and a special guest will be joining us. We will return via 145th street, passing The Time Square Building, John Golden Theatre and Minskoff Theatre. There will be time to relax and freshen up before Dinner at “Becco”, owned by Lydia Bastinich - the internationally famous Chef from Lydia’s Kitchen and the TV show “Lydia’s Italian Table”. After dinner we see our first Broadway Show enjoying all of the privileges of premium seating. For those who are still buzzing with the excitement of the day we offer an optional* after show supper experience in Greenwich Village.
Day 3 - Tuesday 25 May
Today we experience Manhattans “Lower East Side”, where we will take a guided tour of the historical Tenement Museum. The Tenement Museum offers us the opportunity to truly get a sense the stories of the early immigrants who lived in Orchard Street, a tenement built in 1863, through guided interactive experiences. Lunch at Katz’s Deli - not only known as the best delicatessen in New York but famous for “that scene” from When Harry Met Sally. - the owner will stop to talk to the group. The rest of the afternoon is free time. Dinner tonight is at Sardis, the toast of Broadway for over 82 years, followed by our second Broadway Theatre and optional* visit to the Vanguard Jazz Club.
Day 4 - Wednesday 26 May
Backstage and Beyond!! Today we experience theatre from behind the curtain and into the hub of back stage. Enjoy a seminar with Broadway professionals including producers, directors, company managers. Learning about their journeys, challenges and theatrical conquests. A truly inspirational morning. The afternoon offers our third Broadway Theatre visit followed by a Backstage tour of Broadway theatre. The evening will be free for you to discover NY at your leisure - suggestions will be on offer.
Day 5 - Thursday 27 May
After breakfast this morning you will be treated to a private tour of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, home of the Metropolitan Opera, The New York City Ballet, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra and several other resident performing arts companies. The general manager of the Lincoln centre will host lunch for us at the centre. After lunch our Lincoln Centre tour will continue with a very personal visit to The Juilliard School of Dance, Drama & Music. Juilliard is one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world, the tour will be led by Kathy Hood, the Administrative Head of the Drama School. See and learn how Juilliard helps talented students follow their dream into the world of the performing arts. We will treat you to a surprise dinner followed by an optional* visit the Comedy Club.
Day 6 - Friday 28 May
This morning we visit, Radio City Music Hall, nicknamed the “Showplace of the Nation”, many famous feet have walked this massive stage since 1929. Located in the Rockefeller Centre the hall hosts events such as the Grammy Awards, MTV Video Awards, the Tony and Emmy Awards. We will spend the afternoon at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). It is said that the museum is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. Prepared to be ignited!! Dine tonight at Fredericks Madison Restaurant before our 4th Broadway Show.
Day 7 - Saturday 29 May
You will have a well earned rest and easy start today, for those that wish - enjoy a New York walking tour stopping at various sights of interest. Mid afternoon the group will make their way to Central Park and The Tavern on the Green for an early dinner. The Tavern was originally built to house sheep in 1870 and is now a grand cafe overlooking the park. Its fantasy-like setting is overflowing with chandeliers, hand-carved mirrors and stained glass. After dinner we will visit Madison Square Gardens OR Carnegie Hall (whichever has the better event)
Day 8 - Sunday 30 May
Today is a free day - there are optional* tours available for those that wish, including tours to Ellis Island, Guggenheim / Metropolitan Museum, Central Park Movie Tour, Tour of 770 (Brooklyn). Dinner will be at a Madison Avenue restaurant “Asia de Cuba”, serving Asian-Cubin cuisine communal style followed by our 5th Theatre Visit and the to the sights of the “Top of the Rock”
Day 9 - Monday 31 May
After breakfast this morning we will take a walking tour across the Brooklyn Bridge. Followed by time for shopping at Herald Square, 5th Avenue, Macy’s, or Tiffany’s. We will return to the hotel for your transfer to the airport for return flights. (extended options available on request)
Tour Cost $5,500 USD per person
(land only) Twin Share
Single Supplement $1000.USD
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