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New York Theater: Behind The Velvet Curtain

New York City is the beating heart of American theater, from Broadway hits to off-off-Broadway experiments. Actors learn their lines, directors work the scenes, and producers sweat the numbers — all hoping for a hit with critics and audiences. The camaraderie forged in rehearsals and performances extends beyond the final curtain: Bound by creativity, dedication and a shared love of theater, the vast and varied NYC theater community thrives in spite of the brutal competition and daily financial struggles that often accompany artistic pursuit. With unique inside access to players in the NYC theater community, go backstage to experience firsthand… more

New York Theater: Behind The Velvet Curtain

New York City is the beating heart of American theater, from Broadway hits to off-off-Broadway experiments. Actors learn their lines, directors work the scenes, and producers sweat the numbers — all hoping for a hit with critics and audiences. The camaraderie forged in rehearsals and performances extends beyond the final curtain: Bound by creativity, dedication and a shared love of… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $1,390* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: May, June
Number of days: 5
Group size: 24

This trip is offered by:

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Trip details

Day 1: Arrivals and Program Orientation

Afternoon: Late afternoon, walk to a nearby restaurant for program orientation, introductions and dinner.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: A walk with your group leader introduces you to the neighborhood. Accommodations:

Accommodations: Marriott Financial Center

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: From Downtown to Uptown: The Path of Performance

Breakfast: In the hotel

Morning: Trace the movement of New York theater through Manhattan from its beginnings as an Off-Off Broadway gem in historic Greenwich Village to Times Square, and finally to Lincoln Center. This guided visit travels by subway and explores each area on foot.

Lunch: Your choice to explore local fare.

Afternoon: Late Afternoon, depart to the Harvard Club of New York City for a pre-theatre discussion with a playwright about the art and craft of performing and writing for the theater.

Dinner: At the Harvard Club of New York City.

Evening: Attend a Broadway musical. For this program date, "Curtains" is confirmed.

Accommodations: Marriott Financial Center

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Behind the Scenes with Off-Off Broadway and the Avant-Garde.

Morning: A mid-morning start is planned after last night's late return from the theater.

Brunch: At a historic Greenwich Village restaurant.

Afternoon: A producer, director, or theater manager takes you behind-the-scenes to explore how a play goes from creation to opening night. Continue to an Off-Off-Broadway matinee. Afterwards sit down with avant-garde theater company founders and members for a panel discussion.

Dinner: Your choice to explore local fare.

Evening: At leisure.

Accommodations: Marriott Financial Center

Meals Included: Brunch

Day 4: Broadway Performance & "After-Party" Discussion

Morning: Meet your Group Leader to walk to brunch.

Brunch: A celebratory Sunday Brunch in a special setting.

Afternoon: Enjoy a Broadway matinee performance, followed by an "after-party" discussion. For this program date, "A Moon for the Misbegotten" is confirmed.

Dinner: In a lively restaurant in Times Square.

Evening: At leisure.

Accommodations: Marriott Financial Center

Meals Included: Brunch, Dinner

Day 5: Departures

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Individual departures.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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