{"id":51,"date":"2011-09-05T21:17:56","date_gmt":"2011-09-06T01:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=51"},"modified":"2025-08-20T16:15:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T20:15:11","slug":"theaters-on-broadway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway","title":{"rendered":"Broadway Theaters in New York: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">When it comes to catching a show, few places are more iconic than the&nbsp;Broadway theaters in New York. They are also one of the <em>best&nbsp;<\/em>ways to experience the city at its most glitzy and glamorous!&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want to see a broadway show in New York there are a couple of things you need to know. Here&#8217;s our guide to the broadway theaters of New York:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-6607 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Broadway-street-sign-theater-district-NYC1.jpg\" alt=\"Attending NY theatre\" class=\"wp-image-6607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Broadway-street-sign-theater-district-NYC1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Broadway-street-sign-theater-district-NYC1-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hitting up a Broadway theater is a New York must&#8230; but there are some things you have to know!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\/#What_exactly_is_a_Broadway_theater\" title=\"What exactly is a Broadway theater?\">What exactly is a Broadway theater?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\/#How_often_do_Broadway_shows_perform\" title=\"How often do Broadway shows perform?\">How often do Broadway shows perform?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\/#How_do_I_find_out_whats_playing\" title=\"How do I find out what&#8217;s playing?\">How do I find out what&#8217;s playing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\/#How_can_I_get_tickets\" title=\"How can I get tickets?\">How can I get tickets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\/#Whatll_a_Broadway_performance_cost_me\" title=\"What&#8217;ll a Broadway performance cost me?\">What&#8217;ll a Broadway performance cost me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\/#Can_I_change_my_ticket\" title=\"Can I change my ticket?\">Can I change my ticket?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\/#What_if_I_lost_or_forgot_my_ticket\" title=\"What if I lost, or forgot, my ticket?\">What if I lost, or forgot, my ticket?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\/#Any_other_tips_about_buying_Broadway_show_tickets\" title=\"Any other tips about buying Broadway show tickets?\">Any other tips about buying Broadway show tickets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\/#When_should_I_plan_on_arriving_at_the_theater\" title=\"When should I plan on arriving at the theater?\">When should I plan on arriving at the theater?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\/#What_about_food\" title=\"What about food?\">What about food?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exactly_is_a_Broadway_theater\"><\/span>What exactly is a Broadway theater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Broadway theaters are clustered around Times Square, between 41st and 54th streets and 6th and 8th Avenues. (The one exception is the Vivian Beaumont Theater, at Lincoln Center).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But not just <em>any&nbsp;<\/em>performance space in the area can call itself a &#8220;Broadway theater.&#8221; The American Theater Wing and the Broadway League officially designate&nbsp;the 40 official Broadway theaters. Each&nbsp;has a&nbsp;<em>minimum&nbsp;<\/em>of 499 seats&nbsp;and is under the&nbsp;jurisdiction of the theatrical unions, who represent the actors, stagehands, creative staff, administration, box office, ushers, and other theater staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The oldest extant Broadway theaters are the New Amsterdam and Lyceum (1903), while the newest Broadway theater is the Stephen Sondheim, which opened in 2010. The Helen Hayes Theater is Broadway\u2019s smallest at 597 seats, and the Gershwin is the largest, with 1,935 seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s tip<\/strong>: Once you&#8217;ve gotten your Broadway fix, why not explore more classic New York City entertainment? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/the-metropolitan-opera-new-york\">Guide to The Metropolitan Opera<\/a>\u2014one of the world\u2019s preeminent opera halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_Broadway_shows_perform\"><\/span>How often do Broadway shows perform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eight times a week. Usually, that&#8217;s a show daily from Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, plus on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2pm and Sundays at 3pm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-6601 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Broadway-show-Minskoff-theater-NYC-credit-ValeStock.jpg\" alt=\"Broadway show in New York\" class=\"wp-image-6601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Broadway-show-Minskoff-theater-NYC-credit-ValeStock.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Broadway-show-Minskoff-theater-NYC-credit-ValeStock-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lion King, just one long-running production on Broadway<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no way to be sure, since most Broadway productions are &#8220;open-ended&#8221;\u2014they&#8217;ll&nbsp;continue performing as long as tickets keep selling. That means, of course, that the more popular the show, the more likely it is to keep running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The longest-running show in Broadway history is <em>The Phantom of the Opera,&nbsp;<\/em>which premiered on Broadway in 1988&#8230; and hasn&#8217;t stopped. On the flip side, lots of&nbsp;\u201cflops\u201d have closed right after their opening nights, usually due to lack of advance ticket sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Limited engagements,&#8221; meanwhile, are shows with specified closing dates (often imported productions or star vehicles). &nbsp;Subscription-based theater companies Manhattan Theater Club, Roundabout Theater, and Lincoln Center Theater&nbsp;all produce several limited-run Broadway productions each season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_find_out_whats_playing\"><\/span>How do I find out what&#8217;s playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For listings of shows currently playing on Broadway, check the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ilovenytheater.com\/shows.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Broadway League&#8217;s website.<\/a>&nbsp;Each show&#8217;s page includes a brief description of the show, ticket information, running times, accessibility, and theater info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_tickets\"><\/span>How can I get tickets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets for Broadway shows in New York can be purchased at the theater box office, online, or over the phone through ticket agencies (service fees apply). You can also buy them via ticket brokers or hotel concierges (usually with a hefty commission fee)<strong>, <\/strong>or from discount outlets like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tdf.org\/TDF_ServicePage.aspx?id=56&amp;%20do=v\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TKTS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"902\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/TKTS-902x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A bright red TKTS booth sign in Times Square, New York City, attracts crowds strolling among glowing billboards at dusk.\" class=\"wp-image-1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/TKTS-902x1024.jpg 902w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/TKTS-600x680.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/TKTS.jpg 1128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TKTS, Times Square  Photo: Author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whatll_a_Broadway_performance_cost_me\"><\/span>What&#8217;ll a Broadway performance cost me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular ticket prices run from $26.50 to $200. The average price paid last season was $86.21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not happy with the cost? Blame the show&#8217;s producers, who determine its ticket prices (as well as any discounts offered).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_my_ticket\"><\/span>Can I change my ticket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope\u2014refunds or exchanges are not permitted (use it or lose it!). An exception to this policy is when a star whose name appears above the title of the show does not perform. In that case,\u00a0you can obtain a refund, or exchange your ticket for a later performance. <em>This<\/em> <em>must be arranged before (or soon after) curtain<\/em>, not after you&#8217;ve watched a significant amount of the performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Times Square in New York City glows at night with flashing billboards, bustling crowds, and streaks of headlights from passing cars.\" class=\"wp-image-14698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Broadway\u2019s musicals and events will never cease to amaze you, and with TKTS by TDF you can get discounted tickets! Photo credit: Florian Wehde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_lost_or_forgot_my_ticket\"><\/span>What if I lost, or forgot, my ticket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you paid by credit or debit card, no (or little) sweat: The box office can often locate your purchase by entering your credit card number into their ticketing system.&nbsp; They can then issue a substitute pass for your seat location.&nbsp; Unfortunately, there is no way to verify tickets purchased with cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Any_other_tips_about_buying_Broadway_show_tickets\"><\/span>Any other tips about buying Broadway show tickets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, be sure to carefully inspect your ticket to ensure you got exactly what you asked (and paid) for. Confirm the title of show, date and performance time, and seat location.&nbsp;It&#8217;s important to address anything that is incorrect with the seller ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/broadway-theater-101\/dscn5645-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-628\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSCN56451.jpg\" alt=\"Theatres in NYC\" class=\"wp-image-628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSCN56451.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSCN56451-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gotta love those lights on Broadway! Photo by Jeff Dobbins<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hit shows frequently sell out, too, so tickets for them must be purchased well in advance, particularly for performances during the busiest periods (mid-November &nbsp;to New Year&#8217;s and May\/early June).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check the availability of shows on the website of the Broadway League. The &#8220;%Cap&#8221; (Cap=capacity) column will tell you which shows are selling out or have limited availability. Shows with lower numbers are more likely to offer discounts, and shows with low attendance numbers (less than 50 percent) are more likely to close soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally: Be very careful about purchasing tickets from anyone other than an authorized seller (like someone selling on the street). If you consider buying these tickets, inspect them very carefully, particularly the date and seat location. &#8220;Scalpers&#8221; often sell counterfeit tickets, in which case the theater cannot assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Broadway-show-Minskoff-theater-NYC-credit-ValeStock.jpg\" alt=\"The Minskoff Theatre in New York showcases a bright yellow Disney\u2019s The Lion King marquee, with lights and part of a lion illustration.\" class=\"wp-image-6601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Broadway-show-Minskoff-theater-NYC-credit-ValeStock.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Broadway-show-Minskoff-theater-NYC-credit-ValeStock-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_plan_on_arriving_at_the_theater\"><\/span>When should I plan on arriving at the theater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give yourself plenty of time to arrive before the performance begins!&nbsp;Latecomers often have to wait until a specific cue to be seated. In some instances, late seating is not permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also remember that, if you&#8217;re taking a taxi to the theater, the Broadway district&#8217;s streets become very congested both before and after curtain\u2014possibly causing you delay.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-6600 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Theater-district-NYC-Broadway-credit-Andrey-Bayda.jpg\" alt=\"NY theater\" class=\"wp-image-6600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Theater-district-NYC-Broadway-credit-Andrey-Bayda.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Theater-district-NYC-Broadway-credit-Andrey-Bayda-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t get stuck in traffic in the Theater District! Photo by Andrey Bayda<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>That said, there&#8217;s no need to arrive early or line up outside the theater, &nbsp;as your seat is assigned and waiting for you! Arriving 15 minutes prior to curtain should be sufficient to find your seat, use the restroom, and peruse your playbill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_food\"><\/span>What about food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be concession stands in the theater, but the snacks are pricy. If you don&#8217;t want to dole out the dollars for chips or a candy bar, remember you won&#8217;t be eating for several hours, so plan your meals accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of people like to dine in the Theater District before the show. In that case, make reservations and arrive at the restaurant&nbsp;<em>at least 90 minutes before your show begins.&nbsp;<\/em>The area&#8217;s restaurants get very crowded and busy pre-show, since every diner is on the same schedule! This can make for a rushed\u2014and stressful\u2014meal, so either give yourself lots of time, eat in a different neighborhood, or plan on eating after, instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-22133\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/NY_LES-Food-Tour_Temp-006.jpg\" alt=\"Dumplings in a plastic container while on a tour of NYC.\" class=\"wp-image-22133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/NY_LES-Food-Tour_Temp-006.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/NY_LES-Food-Tour_Temp-006-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/NY_LES-Food-Tour_Temp-006-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/NY_LES-Food-Tour_Temp-006-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t forget that there are some great street food options around Broadway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And if you&#8217;d like to explore some of the best culinary treats of the city, why not consider a NYC food tour? From a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/greenwich-village-food-tour\/\">Greenwich Village food tour<\/a> through local eateries to\u00a0 discovering<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/east-village-dumpling-tour\/\">\u00a0the East Village\u2019s most iconic dumplings<\/a>, our local guides will lead you on an amazing culinary culture!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"Broadway Theaters in New York: The Complete Guide\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\" aria-label=\"More on Broadway Theaters in New York: The Complete Guide\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":4229,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[614,612],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[722],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Broadway Theaters: The Guide | Blog | Walks of New York<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to see a show at one of the Broadway Theaters in New York? 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