VIP New York City Trip

Experience NYC in a way that's truly unlike any other. You'll tour Broadway like an insider as we invite you to an epic behind-the-scenes, Broadway, New York experience!

Cost: $3135, including a $250 tax-deductible donation to our Wayne Theatre, based on double occupancy. (For single occupancy, add $780.)

Enjoy Front Orchestra Seats at 3 Broadway shows of your choice!

Choose from these hit titles:

• Aladdin: A musical adaptation of the classic Arabian Nights tale, featuring an incredible score by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. With humor, heart, and stunning visuals, this musical takes audiences on a magical carpet ride filled with adventure, love, and self-discovery.

• & Juliet: Created by David West Read, the Emmy®-Winning writer from "Schitt's Creek," this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn't end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love - her way. With direction by Luke Sheppard and choreography by Emmy® Award-winner Jennifer Weber, Juliet's new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including "Since U Been Gone," "Roar," "Baby One More Time," "Larger Than Life," "That's The Way It Is," and "Can't Stop the Feeling!" - all from legendary five-time Grammy Award®-winning songwriter/ producer Max Martin, who has more #1 hits than any artist this century.

• Back to the Future: A musical, based on the 1985 film, about a rock ’n roll teenager who is accidentally transported back 30 years and cannot return to the present until he makes sure his parents meet and fall in love.

• A Beautiful Noise: The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new Broadway musical, A Beautiful Noise, featuring all his hit songs, including "Sweet Caroline," "America," and "Cracklin' Rosie." Directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), choreographed by Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Once, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and written by four-time Academy Award® nominee Anthony McCarten (Bohemian Rhapsody, The Two Popes), A Beautiful Noise is a thrilling look at an artist's search for himself and a celebration of the enduring power of his music.

• The Book of Mormon: The Book of Mormon, winner of 9 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, is the brainchild of collaborators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, five-time Emmy Award®-winning creators of "South Park," and Robert Lopez, two-time Academy Award® winner for Best Original Songs from the musicals Frozen and Coco, and Tony Award® - winning co-creator of Avenue Q.

• Camelot: Revival of Lerner and Lowe’s classic musical that tells the legendary story of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table. With a score by Frederick Loewe and a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, this timeless tale explores themes of love, chivalry, and the quest for a better world, set against the backdrop of a mythical medieval kingdom.

• Chicago: Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Chicago is now the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history, celebrating over 25 years on Broadway. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, Chicago is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Cast Recording.

• The Cottage:  A romantic comedy, inspired by the works of Noel Coward and set in the English countryside in 1923, a woman decides to expose her affair to her husband and to her lover’s wife.

• Fat Ham: A Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a sensitive, queer Southern boy whose father has been murdered and whose father’s ghost appears before him and demands that he avenge his father’s murder.

• Good Night, Oscar: A play in which Sean Hayes portrays the actor and concert pianist Oscar Levant.

• Grey House:  Laurie Metcalf stars in a thriller which follows a couple whose car crashed on a mountain road and subsequently find shelter in an isolated cabin with somewhat unusual inhabitants.

• Hadestown: This acclaimed musical by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is the winner of 8 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album. The show retells the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the Great Depression. With a haunting score that blends American folk and blues with theatrical storytelling, this epic love story explores the power of love, sacrifice, and hope in a world where the forces of life and death collide.

• Hamilton: "Hamilton" is a revolutionary musical that tells the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton, blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and traditional show tunes to create a fresh and engaging retelling of American history. With a talented cast, insightful lyrics, and a Tony Award-winning score by Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Hamilton" is a cultural phenomenon that has taken the theatrical world by storm.

• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: The first Harry Potter story to be presented on stage, has sold over 5 million tickets worldwide and holds a record of 60 major honors, with nine Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Play, and six Tony Awards® including Best New Play. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany, Harry Potter, and the Cursed Child is a play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany.

• Here Lies Love: An immersive disco pop musical based on the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos and the People Power Revolution of the Philippines.

• Kimberly Akimbo:  A musical about a bright and funny Jersey teen, whose medical condition makes her look like a 72 year old woman.  Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, she is determined to find happiness in a world where not even time is on her side.

• The Lion King: a beloved musical based on the Disney animated film of the same name. With music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, this show brings the African savanna to life with stunning puppetry, breathtaking music, and a story that explores themes of love, loss, and the circle of life. With its powerful message and visually stunning production, "The Lion King" has become one of the most popular and enduring musicals in theatrical history.

• The Life of Pi: "The Life of Pi" is a stage adaptation of Yann Martel's acclaimed novel, which tells the story of a young Indian man named Pi who is adrift on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger for 227 days. With its imaginative and thought-provoking storyline, this play explores themes of spirituality, survival, and the power of the human spirit, using a combination of stunning visuals and evocative storytelling to bring Pi's incredible journey to life.

• Merrily we Roll Along: Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff star in a revival of Stephen Sondheim’s  musical which spans three decades in the entertainment business as it charts (going backwards in time) the turbulent relationship between a composer and his two lifelong friends, beginning with their disillusioned present and ending with their optimistic college years...

• MJ, the Musical: A musical, written by Pulitzer Prize Winner Lynn Nottage, which delves into the creative process of Michael Jackson. With a dynamic score that features some of Jackson's biggest hits, this electrifying show explores the King of Pop's journey from childhood to superstardom, and the price he paid for his incredible talent. With its high-energy dance numbers and electrifying visuals, the show won 4 Tony Award@, including Best Actor in a Musical for Myles Frost in the title role and Best Choreography, Best Lighting Design, and Best Sound Design.

• Moulin Rouge, the Musical: The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® - including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor, romance, eye-popping excess, glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and - above all - Love. With a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award® winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award® winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical - it is a state of mind.

• New York, New York: Kander and Ebb’s musical version of the 1977 film about 1946 New York rebuilding itself post World War II and centers on a group of performing artists trying to find success. Lin Manuel Miranda is providing new lyrics for the musical, which features the four beloved songs from the movie, including "But the World Goes 'Round" and the iconic title theme. This is the most highly expected show of the season.

• Once Upon a One More Time: A musical featuring Brittany Spears songs, with a story featuring classic storybook characters and what happens in their lives when the book is closed.

• The Shark is Broken: A play about the 1974 filming of the production of “Jaws,” with the film’s lead actors crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star.   Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage on the way to creating cinematic magic...

• Shucked: A musical comedy about a couple – and the people they meet along the way – who put their wedding on hold in order to save their small town.

• Some Like it Hot: Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement. Some Like It Hot is the rollicking story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they're on the run as the newest members of the swingingest big band ever to cross the country. Can they hide in plain sight without completely losing themselves? Or will the mob, the truth, and maybe even love itself finally catch up to them?

• Sweeney Todd: Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford star in a revival of the musical by Stephen Sondheim, first performed on Broadway in 1979. Set in 19th-century London, the show tells the darkly comic tale of Sweeney Todd, a barber who seeks revenge against the judge who wronged him, with the help of his accomplice Mrs. Lovett, who turns the bodies of Todd's victims into meat pies. With its sharp wit, haunting music, and macabre story, "Sweeney Todd" is a gripping and unforgettable theatrical experience.

• Wicked: Wicked is the 5th longest-running show in Broadway history, the winner of over 100 international awards, including the Grammy Award® and three Tony Awards® and has been seen by over 60 million people worldwide. Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. With a thrilling score that includes the hits "Defying Gravity," "Popular" and "For Good," Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as "the defining musical of the decade," and by Time Magazine as "a magical Broadway musical with brains, heart, and courage." Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Tony Award® winner Joe Mantello.

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Connect and engage with principal cast members like a true VIP, and unlock unique access to some of New York's most beautiful theatres and interiors. You'll stay with us at the legendary Knickerbocker Hotel - an historic NYC landmark located in the heart of the action: 42nd Street & Broadway! You'll be just steps away from the Theatre District, Bryant Park, and you'll be able to see the views atop the Knickerbocker's rooftop bar that overlooks Times Square! This is truly a Broadway Adventure of a Lifetime and is a NYC experience that cannot be replicated through any other type of booking.

We invite you to join us October 19-22. Travel not included. Arrange any method of travel that is convenient for you (car, train, plane) and we'll greet you and help ensure that you join our group for this amazing opportunity that we know you won't want to miss. Space is very limited, so please be sure to register early! More details & registration.

If you have questions about any of these travel options or shows, please call VIP Tours of New York at 646-510-1823 or the Wayne Theatre Box Office at 540-943-9999 and we'll be happy to assist you.