New York Broadway Rehearsal Studio Tour

Guests will be given a rare behind-the-scenes private tour of the most sought-after rehearsal studio complex, Open Jar Studios, and get a sneak peek of what it takes to write, develop, and produce the next hit stage musical. Guests will hear "insider" stories from theater industry professionals who will give you direct insight into the process of how new shows are created. Guests on this private experience will view rare theatrical artifacts, including original re-writes from a musical, a set model for a show coming to the Great White Way, original audition materials, the stage manager's calling script, and a deep dive into how technology has improved the ability to document staging and movement in rehearsals. Plus, guests might have the possibility of peeking inside actual rehearsal rooms used by your favorite shows (due to the nature of these working studios, we cannot guarantee any specific studio will be seen during this experience).

Meeting Point

1601 Broadway

1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, USA

Meet your tour guide in the lobby on the ground floor of 1601 Broadway (enter on 48th Street, just west of Krispy Kreme)

What's included:

• Guided exploration of the rehearsal studio complex

What to expect:

Duration: 45 minutes

Open Jar Studios

1601 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York City, 10019, New York

This rare behind-the-scenes private exploration of Broadway’s artistic home, Open Jar Studios, gives a sneak peek of what it takes to write, develop, and produce a Broadway show, right in the location where countless Broadway shows have been rehearsed! This 30-minute experience will be given by a member of the theatrical industry who will give direct insight into the process of how Broadway shows are made. Guests will hear "insider" stories about the development process of some of their favorite shows on their way to Broadway, and they’ll be given a unique look into the process of writing, producing, casting, and more! Plus, the tour will include an opportunity to view rare Broadway artifacts and the possibility of peeking inside actual rehearsal rooms used by Broadway shows (Due to the nature of these working studios, we cannot guarantee any specific studio will be seen during your experience).

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included