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WHAT’S ON NEW YORK 2017 - 2018

ALADDIN MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday.

VENUE: New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 West 42nd St Group Rates Available: 20+

AMY AND THE ORPHANS PLAY

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. From February 01 to April 22.

VENUE: Laura Pels Theatre, 111 West 46th Street Group Minimum: 10 Tickets

ANASTASIA MUSICAL


VENUE: Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th St Group Rates Available: 12+

AVENUE Q MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Wednesday – Monday. Dark Tuesday.

VENUE: New World Stages, 340 West 50th St Group Rates Available: 10+

THE BAND'S VISIT MUSICAL


VENUE: Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47th Street Group Rates Available: 12+

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL MUSICAL


VENUE: Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 West 43rd St Group Rates Available: 12+

BLUE MAN GROUP EVENT


VENUE: Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St Group Rates Available: 15+

Experience the spectacular collision of comedy, theater, rock concert and dance party all rolled into one that is Blue Man

Group. It’s an outrageous multi-sensory adventure that you will never forget. Join us in heart of New York’s iconic East Village,

and be part of the phenomenon that has captivated over 35 million people in 20 countries worldwide.

Discover a Whole New World in a Whole New Way! Disney's new musical comedy, ALADDIN, brings the classic story from the

screen to the stage for a theatrical experience beyond anything you've ever dreamed. With just one rub of a magic lamp,

ALADDIN's breathtaking journey sweeps you into an exotic world filled with big laughs, bold adventure and true love.

From the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, this new musical based on the 1997 film, is the

romantic and rousing story of a brave young woman attempting to discover the mystery of her past. Featuring the songs from

the film, including Ahrens and Flaherty’s Oscar-nominated “Journey to the Past,” as well as an entirely new score.

After their father’s death, two unhinged siblings reunite with Amy, their movie-loving sister who has Down syndrome (Jamie

Brewer, "American Horror Story"). Together, they careen down the Great American Long Island Expressway, navigating strip

malls, traffic jams, unexpected turns and some serious (and not-so-serious) family drama.

An Egyptian Police Band arrives in Israel to play a concert. After a mix-up at the border, they are sent to a remote village in the

middle of the desert. With no bus until morning and no hotel in sight, these unlikely travelers are taken in by the locals. Under

the spell of the desert sky,through music and laughter their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways.

Avenue Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank

account who settles into the only neighborhood he can afford, Avenue Q, and of his neighbors that he comes to know. “A

thoroughly infectious musical that qualifies as a serious blessing." – Ben Brantley, The New York Times

BEAUTIFUL tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with

her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming

one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.


THE BOOK OF MORMON MUSICAL


VENUE: Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 West 49th Street Group Rates Available: 15+

A BRONX TALE MUSICAL


VENUE: Longacre Theatre, 220 West 48th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

CAROUSEL MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. From 28 February.

VENUE: Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

CATS MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Friday – Wednesday. Dark Thursday. Through December 30.

VENUE: Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52nd Street Group Rates Available: 12+

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Friday – Wednesday. Dark Thursday.

VENUE: Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street Group Rates Available: 12+

CHICAGO MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday.

VENUE: Ambassador Theatre, 215 West 49th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD PLAY

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. From March 22.

VENUE: Studio 54, 254 West 54th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

The New York Times calls it "the best musical of the century." The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that

restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon calls

it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It's The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical.

Based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” this wonderfully imaginative show tells the story of one magical

night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. Experience

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS for the first time as it begins a new life for a new generation…or let it thrill you once again!

Based on the one-man show that inspired the now classic film, this streetwise musical will take you to the stoops of the Bronx

in the 1960s - where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Featuring an

original doo-wop score by Academy Award® Alan Menken, this is a tale about respect, loyalty, love and above all else: family.

The #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway History! CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a

universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing

you've ever seen. Whether it's your first musical, you've seen the movie, or you've seen it before, CHICAGO always delivers.

ROALD DAHL’s most treasured tale is coming to Broadway in a delicious new musical! Tony® winner CHRISTIAN BORLE is Willy

Wonka, world famous inventor of the Everlasting Gobstopper, has just made an astonishing announcement. His marvelous -

and mysterious - factory is opening its gates...to a lucky few. It’s a world of pure imagination. It must be believed to be seen.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's timeless musical, a masterpiece featuring some of the most beloved songs in the American

songbook, comes to life in a new production. The tragic romance between a troubled carnival barker and the young woman

who gives up everything for him, is elevated to an epic scale with a sweeping musical score and incandescent ballet sequences.

Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff star in the hotly anticipated Broadway return of one of the most indelible love stories of the

modern age, the passionate and personal connection between a teacher at a school for the deaf and the remarkable woman

he meets there. Winner of the Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards for Best Play.


COME FROM AWAY MUSICAL


VENUE: Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 West 45th St Group Rates Available: 10+

DEAR EVAN HANSEN MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Extremely limited availability, please enquire.

VENUE: Music Box Theatre, 239 West 45th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. From February 16.

VENUE: Marquis Theatre, 210 West 46th Street Group Rates Available: 12+

FARINELLI AND THE KING PLAY

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. From December 05.

VENUE: Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44th Street Group Rates Available: 12+

FROZEN MUSICAL


VENUE: St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street Group Rates Available: 20+

THE GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW FAMILY

SCHEDULE:Varies - please enquire or view online calendar.


HAMILTON MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Extremely limited availability, please enquire.

VENUE: Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th St Group Rates Available: 15+

All his life, Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragedy thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is

given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. This smash hit Off-Broadway musical stunned audiences

and moved The New York Times to proclaim, "This is a superb musical with great heart and humor."

Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical about the unlikely founding father determined to make his mark on a new nation as hungry and

ambitious as he is. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and Aaron Burr, all attend this revolutionary tale of

America’s fiery past told through the sounds of the ever-changing nation we’ve become.

Featuring original songs and most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Come Monday,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in

Paradise,” and many more, this rousing and refreshing new production is set in Margaritaville, the island paradise where city

folk get away from it all, and the locals get into the kind of trouble you can almost always sweet talk your way out of.

In a heartbeat, 38 planes with 6,579 passengers were stranded in a remote town in Newfoundland. The locals opened their

hearts and homes, hosting this international community of strangers – spurring unexpected camaraderie in extraordinary

circumstances. On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.

This is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. Both are searching for love. They just don’t know

where to find it. This stunning new production comes to Broadway with exquisite stagecraft, a deeper story, and twice as

many songs as the original film. Discover that love is a force of nature….at Disney’s new musical, Frozen.

Oscar® and Tony® winner Mark Rylance stars in this captivating new play that celebrates the power of music. Inspired by the

true story a Spanish monarch on the brink of madness who finds unexpected solace in the voice of world-renowned castrato,

who must make a difficult choice: return to throngs of adoring fans or perform forever for an audience of one.

Step into an interactive bubble world and be dazzled by spellbinding lasers, spectacular lighting effects, and jaw-dropping

masterpieces of bubble artistry. It will make you smile, laugh, and feel like a kid all over again! Adults and children of all ages

are sure to be enchanted by this unbubblievable extravaganza, unlike anything you have ever seen before.


HELLO, DOLLY! MUSICAL


VENUE: Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

THE ICEMAN COMETH PLAY

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. From March 22 through July 01.

VENUE: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 West 45th St Group Rates Available: 10+

JERSEY BOYS MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Wednesday – Monday. Dark Tuesday. From November 22.


JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART EVENT

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. From December 21.

VENUE: American Airlines Theatre, 227 West 42nd St Group Rates Available: 10+

KINKY BOOTS MUSICAL


VENUE: Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 West 45th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

THE LAST MATCH PLAY

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Through 24 December.

VENUE: Laura Pels Theatre, 111 West 46th Street Group Minimum: 10 Tickets

LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS PLAY

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Through February 04.

VENUE: Studio 54, 254 West 54th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

2017 Tony Award® winner Bette Midler continues her “once-in-a-lifetime” (The New York Times) triumph as Dolly Gallagher

Levi through January 14, 2018 only. On January 20, two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters, “the most accomplished musical-

comedy star of her generation” (The Washington Post), will descend the grand staircase as Dolly!

Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business. Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a

little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learns to embrace their differences and creates a line of

sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship.

John Leguizamo returns to Broadway, standing at the head of the class in this uproarious, uncenscored one-man tour de force.

When his son gets a school assignment on heroes, John seizes the chance to teach him all about the great figures of the Latino

world. But once he sets out on his irreverent crash course, he uncovers provocative truths that shock even him.

Denzel Washington returns to Broadway in one of the signal roles in Eugene O’Neill’s ferocious American classic that has lost

none of its power to send one shaking into the middle of the night.” Fresh off his extraordinary sell-out runs in both Fences

and A Raisin in the Sun, Denzel comes back to the in the great American play by the greatest American playwright.

You’ve given it all to reach the top of your game. Now where do you go from here? It’s the semifinals of the U.S. Open, and

two tennis greats are facing off in the match of their lives. Tim Porter, the aging all-American favorite, he’s still a champion,

while hot-headed rising star Sergei Sergeyev struggles to believe he truly deserves to beat his lifelong hero.

JERSEY BOYS is working our way back to New York! They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note.

They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect

on stage, off stage it was a very different story -- a story that has made them an international sensation all over again.

With equal measures of humor and heart, John Lithgow evokes memories of family, explores and expands the limits of the

actor’s craft, and masterfully conjures a cast of indelible characters from classic short stories by Ring Lardner and P. G.

Wodehouse. Lithgow elevates the magic of storytelling to masterful new heights in this tour de force.


THE LION KING MUSICAL


VENUE: Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street Group Rates Available: 15+

M. BUTTERFLY PLAY


VENUE: Cort Theatre, 138 West 48th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

MEAN GIRLS MUSICAL



METEOR SHOWER COMEDY

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Through January 21.

VENUE: Booth Theatre, 222 West 45th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

MISS SAIGON MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Through January 14.

VENUE: The Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway Group Rates Available: 12+

MY FAIR LADY MUSICAL


VENUE: Vivian Beaumont Theatre, 150 West 65th St Group Rates Available: 12+

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND MUSICAL


VENUE: Circle In The Square Theatre, 235 West 50th St Group Rates Available: 10+

The first Broadway production of this classic musical in 25 years is brough to the stage directed by Bartlett Sher, featuring

Lauren Ambrose, Norbert Leo Butz and Diana Rigg, boasting a score with classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,”

“Get Me to the Church on Time,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “The Rain in Spain.”

Amy Schumer, Keegan-Michael Key, Laura Bennati and Jeremy Shamos star in a new comedy by Steve Martin. It’s a hot night

in Ojai, California, and a casual evening of polite small talk between two couples turns into a marital free-fall matched in

velocity and peril only by the smoldering space rocks tearing through the sky. Entertaining has never been more entertaining!

One of Broadway’s most acclaimed and beloved plays by David Henry Hwang returns in a new production directed by Julie

Taymor and starring Clive Owen. A story of love, espionage and betrayal, it charts the scandalous romance between a married

French diplomat and a mysterious Chinese opera singer – a remarkable love story of international espionage and betrayal.

Cady Heron may have grown up on an Afrian savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange

new home: Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? MEAN GIRLS gets to the hilarious

heart of what it means to be a true friend, a worthy nemesis, and above all, a human being.

Set in 1975 during the final days of the of the Vietnam War, MISS SAIGON is an epic love story about the relationship between

Chris, an American GI and Kim, a young Vietnamese woman. Don't miss this "thrilling, soaring and spectacular" (The Times of

London) musical when it returns to Broadway for a limited engagement, direct from its smash London run.

Millions around the world have come to discover the thrill, the majesty, the truly one-of-a-kind musical that is The Lion King .

Julie Taymor's acclaimed staging of the Disney animated film has been hailed as a Broadway landmark. The story of a young

lion cub's personal journey toward his destiny as king is enhanced by the lyrics of Tim Rice and the music of Elton John.

This Broadway musical celebration sweeps us across the sea to a small village where Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl, falls in

love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. Bursting with Caribbean colors, rhythms and dance, the story comes

to vibrant life with a stellar cast and score by Tony® winners Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Anastasia, Ragtime).


THE PARISIAN WOMAN PLAY


VENUE: Hudson Theatre, 139-141 West 44rd St Group Rates Available: 10+

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Monday - Saturday. Dark Sunday.

VENUE: Majestic Theatre, 245 West 44th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG COMEDY


VENUE: Lyceum Theatre, 149 West 45th Street Group Rates Available: 10+

PUFFS, THE PLAY COMEDY

SCHEDULE:Thursday – Monday. Dark Tuesday – Wednesday.


RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR EVENT

SCHEDULE:Please enquire or view online calendar. Through January 01.

VENUE: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue Group Rates Available: 9+

SCHOOL OF ROCK MUSICAL


VENUE: Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway Group Rates Available: 15+

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MUSICAL


VENUE: Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway Group Rates Available: 12+

For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs, who

just happened to be there too. Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic is a Potter

inspired comedy for anyone who has ever felt like a secondary character in someone else’s story and reimagines what a boy

wizard hero can be.

Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, welcome to opening night of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s

newest production, a 1920s whodunit with everything you never wanted in a Broadway show – a ramshackle set, a leading lady

with a concussion, and a corpse that can’t play dead. It’s a classic mystery… and it’s a mystery how it ever got to Broadway!

In the latest hit Broadway musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star, decides to earn an

extra bit of cash by posing as a supply teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a

guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. School of Rock is a musical treat for all ages!

The longest-running show in Broadway history tells the story of the hideously deformed Phantom who lurks beneath the stage

of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign of terror over its occupants. The phantom falls in love with the young Soprano devoting

himself to creating a new star for the Opera by nurturing her extraordinary talents and employing all the skills at his disposal.

The Rockettes bring all of the joy of the holiday season to you and yours at the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City

Rockettes™ presented by Chase. Share unforgettable moments together as you experience the magic of Christmas in New

York! Radio City Music Hall® is transformed into an extraordinary holiday wonderland with Santa spreading cheer to all.

Uma Thurman stars in this new play by Beau Willimon ("House of Cards"). Set in Washington, D.C., a socialite armed with

charm and wit, comes to terms with politics, her past, her marriage and an uncertain future. Dark humor and drama collide at

this pivotal moment in Chloe's life, and in our nation's, when the truth isn't obvious and the stakes couldn't be higher.

A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. One of the world’s most beloved and unforgettable characters. Turn them all

loose on Broadway and what do you get? SpongeBob SquarePants! Get ready to dive to all-new depths of theatrical innovation

at SpongeBob SquarePants, where the power of optimism really can save the world!


STOMP EVENT


VENUE: Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second Avenue Group Rates Available: 12+

TIME AND THE CONWAYS PLAY

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Through November 26.

VENUE: American Airlines Theatre, 227 West 42nd St Group Rates Available: 10+

WAITRESS MUSICAL


VENUE: Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 West 47th Street Group Rates Available: 12+

WICKED MUSICAL


VENUE: Gershwin Theatre, 222 West 51st Street Group Rates Available: 20+

Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and

misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch

of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years.

In 1919 Britain, Mrs. Conway (Elizabeth McGovern of "Downton Abbey") is full of optimism during her daughter’s lavish twenty-

first birthday celebration. The Great War is over, wealth is in the air, and the family’s dreams bubble over like champagne.

Jump nineteen years into the future, though, and the Conways’ lives have transformed unimaginably.

Funny, inspiring and surprisingly poignant, with an original score by Sara Bareilles. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker in a

small town who dreams of a way out of her loveless marriage, and a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new

doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start. Celebrate friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

Stomp is a high-energy, percussive symphony, coupled with dance, played entirely on unconventional instruments, such as

garbage can lids, buckets, brooms and sticks. A hit in New York since 1994, it is a movement, of bodies, objects, sounds - even

abstract ideas, made completely original through the use of everyday objects in totally non-traditional ways.


ANGELS IN AMERICA PLAY

SCHEDULE:Performance schedule varies, please enquire. From February 23 to June 30.


KING KONG MUSICAL

SCHEDULE:Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. From October 05, 2018.


ROCKTOPIA EVENT

SCHEDULE:Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. From March 20 to April 29.


THREE TALL WOMEN PLAY


VENUE: Golden Theatre, 252 West 45th St Group Rates Available: 10+

A quarter century after stunning the theatre world one of the greatest theatrical journeys of our time returns to Broadway in

an acclaimed new production from the National Theatre. Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning epic stars Nathan Lane and

Andrew Garfield, Susan Brown, Denise Gough, Lee Pace, James McArdle, and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett.

This revolutionary performance celebrates the fusion of classical music with classic rock, delivering one-of-a-kind musical

arrangements featuring the works of classical composers, rock bands, and artists including Mozart, Journey, Handel, U2,

Tchaikovsky, Heart, Beethoven, Styx, Foreigner, Rachmaninoff, Pink Floyd, Copland, The Who and more.

This thrilling theatrical take on the world’s most epic modern myth comes Fall 2018 with an electrifying new score by Marius de

Vries (La La Land) and Eddie Perfect (Strictly Ballroom). Kong comes alive through an innovative mix of robotics, puppetry and

stagecraft. Don’t miss this larger-than-life encounter with a legend that’s always been too big to contain.

NOW ACCEPTING GROUP ORDERS FOR UPCOMING SHOWS!

Glenda Jackson makes her long-awaited return to Broadway, alongside Laurie Metcalf and Alison Pill in the Broadway premiere

of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. Hailed as “essential viewing” by Ben Brantley of The New York Times,

Three Tall Women has been lauded as a “spellbinding masterpiece” (Time Magazine).


METROPOLITAN OPERA: THE 2017-2018 SEASON

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VENUE:

* denotes matinee performance

La Bohème 2, 6, 9, 14, 19, 23, 27 Oct; 1, 4 Nov; 16, 21, 24* Feb; 2, 7, 10 Mar

Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci 8, 13*, 17, 20*, 25, 29 Jan; 1 Feb

Cendrillon 12, 17, 20, 24, 28* Apr; 3, 7, 11 May

Les Contes d’Hoffmann 26, 30* Sep; 4, 7, 13, 18, 21*, 24, 28* Oct

Così fan tutte 15, 20, 24, 27, 31* Mar; 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19 Apr

Elektra 1, 5, 9, 12, 17*, 23 Mar

L’Elisir d’Amore 16, 20, 24, 27, 31 Jan; 3, 7, 10*, 14, 17 Feb

The Exterminating Angel 26, 30 Oct; 3, 7, 10, 14, 18*, 21 Nov

Hansel and Gretel 18, 22, 26, 28*, 30 Dec; 1, 6* Jan

Lucia di Lammermoor 22, 26, 30 Mar; 3, 7*, 22, 24, 25, 28 Apr; 2, 5, 10 May

Luisa Miller 29 Mar; 2, 6, 9, 14*, 18, 21* Apr

Madama Butterfly 2, 6, 9, 13, 17, 20 Nov; 22, 26 Feb; 3*, 8, 13, 16 Mar

The Merry Widow 14, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30* Dec; 2, 5, 11 Jan

Norma 25, 28 Sep; 3, 7*, 11, 16, 20 Oct; 1, 5, 8, 11, 16* Dec

Le Nozze di Figaro 6, 9, 12, 15, 23*, 29 Dec; 4, 10, 13, 19 Jan

Parsifal 5, 10, 13, 17*, 20, 23, 27 Feb

Requiem 24, 27, 29 Nov; 2* Dec

Roméo et Juliette 23, 27 Apr; 1, 5*, 9, 12* May

Semiramide 19, 24, 28 Feb; 3, 6, 10*, 14, 17 Mar

Thaïs 11*, 15, 18, 22, 25, 28 Nov; 2 Dec

Tosca 31 Dec; 3, 6,9, 12, 15, 18, 23, 27* Jan; 21, 26, 30 Apr; 4, 8, 12 May

Il Trovatore 22, 26, 30 Jan; 3*, 6, 9, 12, 15 Feb

Turandot 12, 17, 21, 2, 28, 31 Oct; 4*, 8, 11, 16 Nov; 21, 24*, 28, 31 Mar; 5 Apr

Die Zauberflöte 27, 30 Sep; 5, 10, 14* Oct

NEW YORK CITY CLASSICAL EVENTS

Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.

Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, Broadway and West 65th Street


PRIVATE VAN SERVICE

EXECUTIVE SEDAN SERVICE

VIP SUV SERVICE

PRIVATE SPRINTER SERVICE

ALEXANDER HAMILTON FINANCIAL DISTRICT TOUR

SCHEDULE:

TOUR BY:

ALL AROUND TOWN 48 HOUR TOUR

SCHEDULE:

VENUE: Gray Line CitySightseeing NY Visitors Center, 777 Eighth Avenue (47 & 48th Street)

BEST OF MANHATTAN EXPERIENCE

SCHEDULE:


Witness where Alexander Hamilton sowed the seeds of prosperity as the country's first Treasury Secretary, and George

Washington was inaugurated President. Learn how a Dutch trading post morphed into the home of today's most powerful

financial institutions, and how immigration, war, money and power all converged to forge the Wall Street we know today.

Saturday. Approximately 2 Hours.

Daily, except 25 December, 31 December and 01 January

SIGHTSEEING AND OTHER NEW YORK CITY ESSENTIALS

Authorized at the local airports to load on the inner curb just outside of baggage claim, passengers won't

have far to walk to reach their luxury van. Private luxury van services cater to the needs of large parties

from 4 to 11 passengers, and are very well suited to bring your family or business group in comfort to or

from the airport with all of your luggage in tow. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Experience Luxury Sedan service is a discreet and luxurious car service that provides a comfortable trip for

up to 3 passengers. It is the vehicle of choice for executive travel for transportation to and from the airport.

The Luxury Sedans accommodate one to three passengers with three standard size pieces of luggage. Ride

in luxury in the latest model town cars, available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Ideal for any group occasion, the comfortable and sleek interiors provide spacious seating for friends, family

or clients. Professional and experienced drivers are trained to provide you a safe and pleasant trip to your

desired destination. Seats up to 14 passengers. and available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

NEW YORK CITY TRANSFERS: AIRPORT, IN-CITY, CRUISE TERMINAL

Discover NYC from high above the streets with this 2-day double-decker bus tour! Includes unlimited Downtown, Uptown, and

Brooklyn Tour loops; Night Tour; Hop-on Hop-off Ferry; Museum of the City of New York or New York Historical Society; Eat

and Play Discount Card. AROUND TOWN + 1 ATTRACTION includes choice of NYC's most popular attractions.

Relax and enjoy Manhattan’s most beloved borough and all its “must-see” attractions with a guided tour by double-decker

bus, on foot and by ferry boat! Tour includes exploration stops Grant's Tomb, the 9/11 Memorial, Rockefeller Center, and Little

Italy (including lunch), and a cruise along New York Harbor with views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island!

If you seek a taste of luxury along with comfort, reliability and ruggedness, the Luxury SUV service is exactly

what you require. The Luxury SUV service is designed with the latest model equipment to handle up to 6

passengers through any weather condition, guaranteeing you a safe and pleasant ride. Three rows of seats

with additional cargo room provide a luxurious journey to your destination.

Uncle Sam's Tours. Tour meets at the entrance to Battery Park.

Daily, except 25 December and 01 January


BROADWAY THEATRE DISTRICT WALKING TOUR

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BRONX TOUR

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BROOKLYN TOUR

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THE CENTRAL PARK WALKING TOUR

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CHELSEA NIGHT CLUB TOUR

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DISNEY ON BROADWAY TOUR

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FREESTYLE NEW YORK

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Walks of New York. Tour meets at Duffy Square, located in Times Square.

Saturday. Approximately 4 Hours. Two free drinks included. All guests must be at least 21.

There is more to New York than just Manhattan, so take the road less traveled through the real New York. Explore the Grand

Concourse and its fine 1920's Art Deco apartment buildings; the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden; Bronx's Little Italy;

Fordham University; Yankee Stadium; Wave Hill, overlooking the Hudson River and majestic cliffs of the New Jersey Palisades.

On this guided easy stroll, explore Manhattan’s collective backyard and learn about the construction of the largest man-made

work of art in New York. Visit the scenic “literary walk,” the exquisite Bethesda Arcade and Terrace, the rustic Ramble. See

Sheep Meadow, Belvedere Castle, Bow Bridge, the skating pond, Seneca Village, the Casino and the site of the “rocking chair”

riot.Saturday. Approximately 2 Hours.

Daily, except 25 December and 01 January. Attraction schedules may vary.

You tour of the Great White Way is fun-filled and engaging, fascinating and informative. Each of the renowned theaters you'll

visit has its own wonderful stories to tell and secrets to reveal, which comes to life as we recount the legendary shows, stars,

creative icons and stages that have made this district the center of the theatrical universe with Times Square at its very core.

Get a taste for a real New York night with your escorted guides and like-minded fun seekers from all over the world. This

nightlife experience is great for New Yorkers and tourists alike who want to experience a bit of what New York’s premier

nightlife is all about without all the hassles and fears. You might only get one night out in NYC, so make sure you make the

most of it!

Harlem Spirituals, 690 Eighth Avenue (43th & 44th Street)


For Broadway lovers and Disney fans, there’s no better experience than this! Created in collaboration with Disney Theatrical

Group, along with a tour of Broadway's Theatre District, go behind the magic at the New Amsterdam Theatre for a special

guided tour including a visit with some of the original props, costumes and set pieces for many of your favorite Disney

musicals.Schedule varies; please enquire or view online calendar. Approximately 2 Hours.

Uncle Sam's Tours. Tour meets at Time Square Visitor's Center (7th Ave at 47th St)

Enjoy 72 Hours unlimited hop-on, hop-off access at prime locations in Manhattan, and Brooklyn; a Night Tour of the city lights

at iconic attractions; Hop-on, Hop-off Ferry Tour of New York’s famous waterways, featuring views of the Statue of Liberty and

Ellis Island; admission to the Museum of the City of New York or New York Historical Society, and Eat and Play Discount Card!

Includes admission to three (3) of the City’s most popular attractions. There’s no need to choose in advance - you can make

Uncle Sam's Tours. Tour meets at Ovest Restaurant, 513 W 27th St Btwn 10th & 11th Ave

Wednesday. Approximately 2 Hours.

From Times Square to Coney Island, learn about the mosaic of ethnic neighborhoods of Brooklyn: Italian Bensonhurst; Little

Odessa; Middle Eastern Cobble Hill; Jewish Crown Heights; Boro Park; trendy Park Slope; Brooklyn Heights and the

promenade. Visit the Russian enclave of Brighton Beach and take a stroll along the Coney Island boardwalk, and discover artsy

Williamsburg.

Uncle Sam's Tours. Tour meets outside the Dakota (West 72nd St at Central Park West)

Tuesdays, April through December

Saturdays, April through December


FROM SAILS TO SALES SOUTH STREET SEAPORT TOUR

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GOSSIP GIRL SITES TOUR

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GREENWICH VILLAGE FOOD TOUR TOUR

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HARLEM GOSPEL TOUR ON A SUNDAY

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HARLEM GOSPEL TOUR ON A WEDNESDAY

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HARLEM SOUL FOOD AND JAZZ TOUR

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HELL'S KITCHEN PUB CRAWL

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Walks of New York. Tour meets at the Arch in Washington Square Park.

Uncle Sam's Tours. Tour meets at The Titanic Lighthouse, Pearl Street at Fulton Street

Visit renown Harlem and witness its ongoing renaissance with our Harlem Gospel Tour. Enjoy a guided bus tour through

Harlem's charming tree-lined streets and historical districts before attending an uplifting worship service in a local church,

where you will experience the soul-stirring power of live gospel music. Please enquire about brunch tour option.

Wednesday


Sundays

Monday, Thursday

Uncle Sam's Tours. Tour meets outside Dave & Buster's, 234 West 42nd Street

Thursday – Sunday; Daily in July and August. Approximately 3 hours.

Come and relive the high-stepping, fun-loving nights of the 1920s! Join us for a great night out in Immortal Harlem. Tour the

neighborhood with one of our professional city guides and learn about Harlem's role in the history of Jazz in addition to the

roles of its most noted jazz musicians who gave New York its musical edge.

Join us for an unforgettable tour of Harlem's historic sights with a knowledgeable tour guide. Experience Harlem's joyous

Gospel sounds, brought to you by the incredible ARC Gospel choir! With its lively cultural tapestry and rich history, Harlem has

a fascinating story to tell at every turn. Please enquire about our lunch tour option!

From the earliest days of sailing ships to the bustling retail center of today, “Sails to Sales” tour will take you by the old streets,

bars and taverns, shops, houses and ships that made this area the “gateway” to the world. Guests will learn how the seaport

developed in the 1800’s then fell into abandonment to finally being New York’s favorite shopping and dining hangout today.

Saturday. Approximately 2 Hours.

Wednesday. Approximately 3 Hours. Includes 3 complimentary drinks. Guest 21+ only.


Tuesday – Sunday. Approximately 3 Hours.

On Location Tours. Tour meets at Madison Avenue & 51st Street.

Explore one of Manhattan’s most exclusive neighborhoods, The Upper East Side. You’ll feel as if Gossip Girl is talking to you

personally, when she says “Hello, Upper East Siders!” as you become an expert on the lifestyles of Manhattan’s elite and

experience a day in the life of a young socialite in New York City. Venture into Gossip Girl’s elite society of sex, drugs and

jealousy!

Be transported from NYC to Nonna's kitchen on our authentic Greenwich Village food tour. Learn how Italian cuisine has

shaped and evolved to the American way of life, and how to spot American adaptations from more traditional recipes. With

our expert foodie guides you'll explore Italian-American cuisine past and present, with tastings at the best local eateries.


Lurking in the shadows just beyond the bright lights of Times Square and Broadway lies a neighborhood called it Hell's Kitchen.

While today you needn't fear this diverse community of artists, writers, filmmakers and professionals, it still retains its working

class character and some of its infamous landmarks, setting a backdrop for a breathtaking probe into its notorious past.


HIGH LINE PARK WALKING TOUR

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HOLIDAY LIGHTS & MOVIE SITES TOUR

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HUDSON'S AT PIER 81 DINNER CRUISE

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MANHATTAN EXPERIENCE

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METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART - 2 OR 3 HOUR OPTIONS

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NBC STUDIOS WITH TV & MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR

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NEW YORK TV & MOVIE TOUR

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Uncle Sam's Tours. Tour meets at "The Diner", 44 9th Avenue at 14th Street

Pier 81 at West 41st Street, the Hudson River

On Location Tours. Tour meets at The Shops at Columbus Circle

A fully escorted city tour by double-decker bus covering all of Manhattan from Uptown to Downtown. Includes lunch, a ticket

to Top of the Rock and a 1-hour Statue of Liberty New York Harbor Cruise! Accompanied by a professional tour guide, see all of

Manhattan including Harlem, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Greenwich Village,

SoHo, Little Italy, and Battery Park, where you will enjoy a Lady Liberty Harbor Cruise with close-up views of the Statue of Daily, except 25 December, 31 December and 01 January

This guided bus tour will take you to see over 60 of the city’s most recognizable locations, featured in countless TV shows and

movies such Glee, Seinfeld, Spider-Man, Friends, American Hustle, and much more! Sit back and relax as your tour guide leads

you through the most filmed city in the world, sharing with you some of the TV and film industry's best-kept secrets.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is easily among the best art museums in the world. Few collections boast such diversity;

stretching all over the world and way back to ancient times, to give visitors a sense that they’ve travelled the globe without

ever leaving Central Park. Our guides will introduce you to the Met’s landmark pieces, in a small group setting. HIGHLIGHTS will

give you a 2 hour overview, while the EXTENDED HOUR gives a more in-depth 3 hour experience.

Schedule varies; please enquire or view online calendar. Approximately 4.5 Hours.

Monday – Sunday

Daily. Approximately 2.5 - 3 hours.

Glide around Manhattan, taking in 360-degree views of Manhattan and Lady Liberty while you enjoy Mediterranean-inspired 3-

course meal on Hudson’s, brought to you by the team behind World Yacht. You're welcome to arrive at the bar for a drink and

continue your evening on board after the boat docks. Upgrade your meal to include wine pairings or an open bar.

Schedule varies; please enquire or view online calendar.

Go behind the scenes at America's most iconic TV studio, where some of NBC’s most iconic shows like SNL & the Tonight Show

are made and learn what it takes to meet their strenuous shooting schedules every week. Then, film your own DIY talk show in

a real TV studio - everyone gets a job and the producers will email you a cut after the tour. Afterward, see some of your

favorite TV and movie locations, like the fountain from Friends, the bar from How I Met Your Mother, the 21 club from Wolf of

Walks of New York. Tour meets in the lobby of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

On Location Tours. Tour meets at Broadway & 51st Street.

Walks of New York. Tour meets at steps of St Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Ave between 50th and 51st St.

See how New York City sparkles during the holidays as you spot iconic landmarks and you’re guided to some of the city’s

hidden gems. You’ll visit the locations where your favorite holiday movies were filmed and match them to movie clips you’ll

see on screen along the way!This unique sightseeing excursion is sure to spread holiday cheer!

Daily 24 November to 01 January. Approximately 2.5 - 3 hours.

What do you do with an antiquated elevated rail line where freight cars once rolled into buildings and warehouses along New

York's West Side? You turn it into one of the most captivating parks in the world! This tour lets you enjoy this wondrous

attraction to the fullest—the pleasant promenades, expansive views, lush natural plantings, commissioned artwork, colorful

history of the surrounding meatpacking district and its striking architecture, both vintage and modern. The stories, the sites, Sunday. Approximately 2 Hours.


NIGHT ON THE TOWN TOUR

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ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY AND WORLD TRADE CENTER TOUR

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PRIVATE VIP NEW YORK TOURS

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VENUE:

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY TOUR

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SEX AND THE CITY HOTSPOTS TOUR

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SUPER NEW YORK TOUR

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THE SUPER TOUR OF NYC

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Take a ride on the official RHONYC Tour with Bravo and On Location Tours to get the ultimate, one-of-a-kind “Real

Housewives” experience. Spend the day visiting some of the most famous – and infamous – locations you’ve enjoyed

watching dine, shop, date or had a fight or two on “The Real Housewives of New York City” for nine scintillating seasons!

Get to the heart of that terrible tragedy and learn how NYC rebuilt itself bigger, better and stronger on a guided tour that

includes St. Paul’s Chapel; the American Express 11 Tears Memorial; the beautiful Winter Garden, destroyed in the attack and

now restored to its former glory; the Reflecting Pools, the Fireman’s Memorial, and more. The highlight of your tour comes at

the end with a visit to the brand new One World Observatory. With pre-reserved tickets your visit is guaranteed regardless of Schedule varies; please enquire or view online calendar. Approximately 3 Hours.

VIP Private Tours of New York City are a luxurious and discreet way to see all the sights & attractions New York City has to

offer with your family and friends and your very own private professional licensed tour guide and chauffeur. Personalized VIP

Private Tours are entertaining, fun and educational, all within the comfort of the luxurious and latest model SUV, Van or

Sprinter. Private tours are fully customizable to your schedule and liking, with pick-up and drop-off available at your Manhattan

Discover where your favorite comic book heroes from The Avengers, Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Jessica Jones and more

saved the day. Swing by the various parts New York City featured in Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Avengers,

the Superman franchise, Iron Fist, Daredevil, X-Men, The Dark Knight Rises, and so much more!

Saturdays. Approximately 3.5 Hours.

This night tour package includes a dazzling, fully guided tour by double-decker bus! Also included in this amazing tour package:

a guided walking tour of the new Highline Park in the Meat packing district, a romantic dinner at one of Little Italy's oldest

restaurants, a cruise on board NY Watertaxi where you'll stop for a champagne toast at close-up view of the Statue of Liberty

and a ticket for a jaw dropping view of the city skyline from the Top of the Rock Observatory.Daily, except 29 June and 25 December, 31 December and 01 January

Saturday and Sunday

Daily, except 29 June and 25 December.

Please Enquire for Private Guide and/or Vehicle & Driver Options

Available Daily. Minimum 4 Hours.

On Location Tours. Tour meets at 5th Avenue & 58th Street.

Follow in the footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda on this sightseeing tour that includes more than 40

locations from the show! Whether you’re a Sex and the City fan or a tourist looking for an entertaining way to see Manhattan’s

best neighborhoods, the tour is a must-do! While many of the interior scenes were shot at Silver Cup Studios in Long Island

City, much of the series was shot “on location” making New York City itself the fifth star of the HBO series and the two hit

On Location Tours. Tour meets at 9th Avenue between 19th and 20th Street.

On Location Tours. Tour meets at Broadway at 7th Avenue.

Enjoy 72 Hours unlimited hop-on, hop-off access at prime locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn; a Night Tour of the city lights at

iconic attractions; Hop-on, Hop-off Ferry Tour of New York’s famous waterways, featuring views of the Statue of Liberty and

Ellis Island; admission to the Museum of the City of New York or New York Historical Society, and Eat and Play Discount Card!

Includes YOUR CHOICE: admission to Empire State Building OR Top of The Rock. Includes Ferry Ticket to the Statue of Liberty Daily, except 25 December and 01 January

Walks of New York. Tour meets at St. Paul Chapel, 209 Broadway (between Vesey & Fulton)


STATUE OF LIBERTY AND ELLIS ISLAND TOUR

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WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS

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WORLD TRADE CENTER & FINANCIAL DISTRICT TOUR

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WORLD TRADE CENTER & 9/11 MEMORIAL MUSEUM

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Uncle Sam's Tours. Tour meets at St. Paul Chapel, 209 Broadway (between Vesey & Fulton)

Schedule varies; please enquire or view online calendar. Approximately 4 Hours.

Walks of New York. Tour meets in Battery Park, next to the Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry.

Departures daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Take an early ferry to Liberty Island without waiting in lines that often stretch for hours – and arriving before the crowds! Enjoy

a guided tour of the Statue of Liberty, including special access to the statue pedestal. Visit Ellis Island and follow in the

footsteps of 12 million immigrants, taking their first step on the land of freedom. Get more from the experience with an expert

guide at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum – walk the Stairs of Separation, visit the Kissing Post and hear tales at the

Embark on a 2.5-hour walking journey into the bravery, passion, and tragedy of 9/11. You'll explore surrounding New York sites

such as Grave of Alexander Hamilton, the first US Treasury Secretary, The soaring towers of Wall St. and the Canyon of Heroes,

The New York Stock Exchange and Federal Reserve Bank. Your guide then will share key facts, illuminating events and

heartbreaking stories of the tragic day while weaving through the World Trade Center area including St Paul’s Chapel, the

Uncle Sam's Tours. Tour meets at St. Paul Chapel, 209 Broadway (between Vesey & Fulton)

Daily. Approximately 3 Hours, not including 9/11 Memorial Museum time on your own.

On the enhanced 3-hour tour, you will see all the sights of the World Trade Center and Financial District Walking Tour plus a

preview of the 9/11 Memorial Museum with timed tickets to the Museum. The Museum is an underground museum which has

various artifacts of September 11, 2001, and pieces of steel from the Twin Towers, such as the final steel, which was the last

piece of steel to leave Ground Zero in May 2002. Exhibits in the museum include 23,000 images, 10,300 artifacts, and nearly

At the world-famous Woodbury Common Premium Outlets you can shop at 220 designer and brand-name outlet stores. You'll

find impressive savings of 25% to 65% everyday from leading designers and name brands including Burberry, Coach, Dolce &

Gabbana, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, J.Crew, Lacoste, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, and much more. Includes bus

transportation to and from Woodbury Common Premium Outlets from New York's Port Authority includes a complimentary

Daily. Approximately 2.5 Hours.

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