"I Want to Be a Part of It, New York, New York!"

Planning a trip to New York can be daunting in and of itself, much less trying to plan a night of Broadway theatre too. However, there are a few easy tips to remember that could save tremendous time (and money!) when planning a visit to the Big Apple. First, theatre goers must consider what they want to get out of their theatre experience. For instance, a school theatre club might want to see a wide variety of musicals- especially the "classics"- such as West Side Story and Phantom of the Opera. While a mother and daughter might want to see a more "girly" musical, such as Legally Blonde. There are usually a wide variety of shows to choose from, usually 40 or more, according to Broadway Bound Trip Planners.


While this may seem very overwhelming at first, it is usually very easy to come across these tickets, whether it be online or actually in New York. In addition, if a show is sold out there is usually more than one way to still find a ticket-it may mean paying a ton or waiting in lines, but hey that's showbiz!

Also, it is important to plan ahead in regards to accommodations and eating, taking into account show times and curtain calls. According to Jase Wingate, avid musical expert, "the most important detail of a trip to Broadway is the transportation" because it can get very crowded, especially on an opening night.

Now check out these great websites essential to the planning of every Broadway trip:

http://www.bbtripplanners.com/ [A favorite for advice and tips]

http://ppc.broadway.com/tickets/landing.aspx/broadway?sicontent=0&sicreative=3402029455&siclientid=2885&sitrackingid=62844533

[One of the best compiled lists of current Broadway musicals]

http://www.nytheatre.com/ [Helpful in choosing the perfect show]

http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/31/travel-deals-broadway-tickets-for-less/
[A blog dedicated to finding cheap tickets for Broadway shows]

- Producer Kelsey

* P.S. Check this out! Even President Obama has made a recent visit to Broadway! *