Broadway Week Tickets on Sale; Restaurant Week Reservations Being Taken

The Island Now

Tickets have just gone on sale for NYC Broadway Week where you can purchase two-for-one tickets to 27 of Broadway’s top shows at nycgo.com/broadwayweek for performances January 19–February 5. 

“With Broadway being one of the most iconic NYC experiences, we are thrilled to offer theatergoers the opportunity to experience the excitement of Broadway at half the price,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization. “From family-friendly shows to laugh-out-loud productions to Broadway classics, there is something for everyone to enjoy at a terrific value.” 

Shows participating in NYC Broadway Week Winter 2016 (subject to availability; blackout dates may apply):

·         Aladdin

·         Allegiance

·         An American in Paris

·         Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

·         Chicago The Musical

·         China Doll

·         The Color Purple

·         The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

·         Fiddler on the Roof

·         Finding Neverland

·         Fun Home

·         The Humans

·         Jersey Boys

·         The King and I

·         Kinky Boots

·         Les Miserables

·         The Lion King

·         Matilda the Musical

·         Misery

·         Noises Off

·         On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan

·         Our Mother’s Brief Affair

·         The Phantom of the Opera

·         School of Rock

·         Something Rotten!

·         A View from the Bridge

·         Wicked

Theatergoers also can enter the Official NYC Broadway Week Sweepstakes, powered by Audience Rewards, for the opportunity to win dinner at Ocean Prime and tickets to a Broadway show of their choice for the winner and five friends. 

“Seeing a Broadway show during Broadway Week is a gift to yourself!” says Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League. “Throughout the year, Broadway theaters are filled with a diverse selection of new and classic musicals and plays; and during Broadway Week’s 2-for-1 program, savvy theatre fans can treat themselves to twice as many shows.” 

“Broadway Week gives more New Yorkers and visitors the chance to experience live theatre. We are excited to partner again with NYC & Company in offering this opportunity,” said Acting Commissioner Luis Castro, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. “Broadway Week opens the door for fans from across the five boroughs and around the globe to experience the enormous creative energy and talent on display in our City’s iconic theatre corridor.” 

NYC Broadway Week is featured as part of Unlock NYC, NYC & Company’s new year-round seasonal campaign utilizing the tagline “Find a Winter Less Ordinary.” You can discover fun facts behind some of Broadway Week’s best shows at nycgo.com/unlock.                                     

Since its launch in January 2011, NYC Broadway Week has cumulatively sold 712,532 tickets, generating $47.4 million in revenue for Broadway. NYC Broadway Week is produced by NYC & Company in partnership with American Express, Amtrak®, Audience Rewards, The Broadway League, NBC 4 New York, New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, Telecharge and Ticketmaster, and with support from AARP. 

NYC Restaurant Week Will Be Largest Ever

While taking advantage NYC Broadway Week, also take advantage of NYC Restaurant Week, January 18 through February 5. Diners can book at one of the 372 participating restaurants throughout the City’s five boroughs. For menus, photos and reservations, visit nycgo.com/restaurantweek

This winter’s iteration, the largest NYC Restaurant Week ever, features 41 new participants: ABC Cocina, ABC Kitchen, Adalya, Almayass, Bocca Di Bacco Theater District, Bocelli Ristorante, Brioso Ristorante, Carol’s Cafe, Cherche Midi, Claudette, Da Noi in downtown Staten Island and in Midtown Manhattan, Distilled, Dos Caminos Times Square, The Fillmore Room, French Louie, Hanjan, Hearth, Khe-Yo, La Sirene, London Lennie’s, Madiba Brooklyn, Mamo Restaurant, Manducatis Rustica, Mario’s Restaurant, MP Taverna in Astoria and Brooklyn, Noreetuh, Ocean Prime, Osteria Morini, Paul’s on Times Square, Pig and Khao, Rosa Mexicano in Tribeca, Sessanta Ristorante, Sutton Inn, Tao Downtown, Tasca Chino, Tommy Bahama, Trattoria L’Incontro, Vivaldi and Zenkichi. 

NYC Restaurant Week welcomes back notable restaurants and longstanding participants: ‘21’ Club, Café Boulud, The Cecil, Craftbar, ilili, Nobu, Red Cat, The Sea Grill and Tribeca Grill.  

“With more participating restaurants than ever, the success of NYC Restaurant Week over the years is in the numbers,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company. “As the program continues to grow, attracting new and noteworthy restaurants in all five boroughs, we are thrilled to welcome diners to experience the City’s best cuisine at a more affordable price.” 

NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2016 by the numbers:

·         3 course prix-fixe lunches for $25

·         3 course prix-fixe dinners for $38

·         Record-setting 372 participating restaurants

·         34 cuisines

·         41 new restaurants and 331 returning restaurants

·         5 boroughs, 41 neighborhoods

·         19 days (January 18–February 5)

·         More than 25,000 posts on Instagram using #NYCRestaurantWeek 

“New York City’s restaurant community is dynamic, with great food being served in every borough, representing virtually every international cuisine,” said Tracy Nieporent, chairman of NYC & Company’s Restaurant Committee. “Dining is important to New Yorkers and our guests, and NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2016 inspires us to offer the quality, variety, and hospitality that makes New York City the restaurant capital of the world.” 

Again, this winter, American Express® Card Members have an exclusive offer to enroll any eligible American Express Card, use their Card to spend $25 or more at any participating restaurant and get a $5 statement credit up to four times. To learn more and enroll in this offer with an eligible American Express Card, visit americanexpress.com/nycrestaurantweek

NYC Restaurant Week is also featured as part of Unlock NYC, During NYC Restaurant Week, the Unlock NYC site, nycgo.com/unlock, will feature editorial content highlighting NYC Restaurant Week insights and tips. 

Share this Article