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At Broadway Up Close we strive to give you a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway, utilizing the 41 iconic Broadway theaters as the framework to tell our stories. Incorporating rare photos and videos displayed on iPads, our Green Team of actors and stage managers will share architectural oddities, ghost stories, anecdotes, fun facts , and more!  For our full list of experiences and  schedule, visit our TOURS page

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West End Musical Theatre Walking Tour in London

• Hear iconic musical numbers performed live
• Listen to insider anecdotes about the West End
• Try your hand at belting out a popular song
• Learn about the current shows at each theater
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• Tour escort/host
• No entrance to theatres
• Palace Theatre London Ltd, London, UK The tour starts opposite the Palace Theatre, outside the Spice of Life Pub. I'll be the one with the red top hat!
• Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine St, London WC2B 5JF, UK
• Wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Palace Theatre London Ltd Palace Theatre London Ltd, London, UK The tour starts opposite the Palace Theatre, outside the Spice of Life Pub. I'll be the one with the red top hat! See address & details
• 1 West End Theatre District Stop: 7 minutes There is a stop outside of 14 West End theatres with a description of their history and people/shows that were performed there over the decades till the present day. A deeper insight will be gained into the machinations of the theatre industry's past, intriguing facts about flagship shows like Les Mis and The Lion King. Read more
• You'll end at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Catherine St, London WC2B 5JF, UK See address & details

• FarAway519941 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Theatrical Journey What an experience it was the spend the morning with Neil. To call this a Tour does an injustice to Neil. His love of the West End is ever present and its a performance, its History, it’s its a world of passion, its one of the most memorable outings we’ve had. Read more Written 8 July 2023
• Trek45210587621 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Could be so much more … The tour guide was very welcoming and friendly . It was a musical tour and I think it could be so much more fun than it was . There was too much focus on photos of theatre decor from a photo book. It would have been good to have had some photos of people / shows etc . He had a number of stories about shows etc but somehow it felt slightly flat. It felt more like a dress rehearsal than a fully developed piece . He asked everyone one question about there favourite musical but I think it could be more interactive to keep everyone fully engaged. Read more Written 29 June 2023
• psayers 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great trip around London's West End A fascinating tour. A fascinating tour packing in lots of information and prompting me to consider shows that I have not yet seen. Thoroughly recommended. Philip Read more Written 3 August 2022
• Stellar007 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enthusiastic guide and found out much more about the West End Well planned itinerary and explanations of the West end theatres, and what life was like in those times Read more Written 3 April 2022
• sallyC6018SB 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun and informative evening Fun evening walking round the west end hearing stories of the theatres and the musicals which have played there over the years. Neil is a friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable guide to the history and life of West End Theatre. A very enjoyable evening. Read more Written 14 November 2021
• lindsaygray2021 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing guided theatre walk tour We had an amazing couple of hours walking round the theatres with Neil. We learnt so much from his depth of knowledge. We loved looking at the theatres architecture and learning the history! We highly recommend his tour for anyone who loves theatre. Read more Written 16 August 2021
• NickiShane 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Fairly interesting tour The tour guide was well-informed and did his best with a small group of 4. He had a few interesting anecdotes, but just too many dates! I think we needed more singing and entertainment. Read more Written 20 October 2020
• PaulH202068 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Informative and enthusiastic guide A genuinely informative tour led by a knowledgeable guide. You could certainly tell he knew far more than the content of the tour and was able to answer any questions. He sings too! Read more Written 14 October 2020
• underhills25 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Stilted delivery Although the host quite amiable, he needs to practice his delivery more and cut out the singing. His version of Master of the House made our group feel quite uncomfortable. He couldn't always remember his facts and information sometimes disjointed. Nice chap but not overly keen on the tour.Also two hours, much too long. Read more Written 4 February 2020
• dkacp 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Insightful and entertaining Neil is both a guide and a performer, and he knows his stuff! He can talk about literally all musicals ever on the West End, at least that’s the impression I got. Plus I got some useful tips as to where to go to buy cheap tickets it worked!) and what to see in the remainder of my time in London. Read more Written 12 January 2020
• Tetburygal 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to spend a sunny Sunday morning Great value for money, really fun and informative guide. learned so much about theatres and musicals and loved the singing too! Read more Written 17 December 2019
• Maurice S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Friday night at the Musicals Great night out walking to so many theatres really interesting facts and some lovely musical interludes as we wound our way around the tour thanks again Neil Read more Written 27 September 2019
• Sukb1968 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing experience This was purchased as a birthday gift for a friend who is a theatregoer.....Have to say she absolutely loved it and we all had a great time. .......Guide was fabulous couldn't have asked for more Entertainment......Expertise.......And wow the singing and dancing was an extra.....Thankyou!! Read more Written 9 September 2019
• BackPacker532393 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Fantastic Way to Spend a Sunday We had a brilliant walking tour with the lovely Neil. He was incredibly informative and highly entertaining. We really enjoyed learning about all of the theatres, shows and the history surrounding the performances. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in this subject, old or young - great job Neil! Read more Written 8 September 2019
• juliepowell1 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting & entertaining! Neil was fabulous, and very knowledgable re all things Musical Theatre! The tour was fun and relaxed, and ideal for all generations. Read more Written 1 September 2019

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Theatreland tours, free audio walking tour, voiced by ian mckellen.

Taking you from theatre to theatre on a route from Leicester Square through to Covent Garden, Embankment and The Strand, McKellen will divulge secrets of the stage and tell the story of some of the capital’s most fascinating buildings.

You’ll travel back in time to experience Theatreland as it was for actors and audiences 300 years ago, before electric lights and moving sets, when audiences showed their disapproval by throwing fruit at the stage. With McKellen as your guide, you’ll learn the stories of the actors, architects and managers who shaped this unique part of London, turning it from one of the city’s most disreputable slums to the glittering heart of British theatre.

As you wind your way through the backstreets and alleyways of the West End, McKellen will recount fascinating stories from his illustrious career on the stage; his favourite venues, his least favourite performances and where he made his professional acting debut.

To get this FREE audio tour:

1. Install VoiceMap on your phone 2. Sign up with email or Facebook, tap for London tours, then look for “Theatreland Tour with Ian McKellen” in London. 3. Download the tour with WiFi. 4. Head to the TKTS ticket booth in Leicester Square, where the tour begins and ends.

Kids Week Theatreland Trail

We’ve created a fun  Kids Week theatreland trail  that will take you round the sights of the West End (at a short distance appropriate for little legs!) with puzzles and hints along the way. Head to the TKTS Booth to start your trail and follow the clues! 

Scenes In The Square

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the Scenes In The Square statues of eight icons from a century of film in Leicester Square. There’s a free walking tour of the statues narrated by Alex Zane full of movie clips, trivia and interviews;   find it here on Spotify . You’ll find Laurel and Hardy on top of our very own TKTS booth, so you can even grab some last-minute discount theatre tickets while you’re there!

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Silent Disco Walking Tours have fast become a tourist hit around London with even a few of the locals joining in this fun event.

The Resident

Silent Disco Walking Tours of the West End, voted Trip Advisor’s number one walking tour for London, is back to lead musical theatre lovers through the streets of London once again.

Love Popus London

We hope that by relaunching our tours, we can not only provide musical theatre lovers with a chance to experience a slice of the West End in a socially distanced and responsible way, but also give people a chance to learn the rich history of West End Theatre and to understand how vital a part of both the culture and the economy it really is

West End Musicals are relaunching their uber-popular silent disco walking tour from Saturday 1st August. Whether you’re a musical fan, a wannabe theatre star or just keen to broaden your knowledge in a fun-packed and hilarious way, this thrilling and musical walk around London’s fantastic theatreland is sure to deliver.

There’s some good news for musical theatre enthusiasts who continue to be denied indoor access to the West End’s glittering musicals.

London Post

Producer and tour host Shaun Ames said “whilst the recent government grant to the arts has been celebrated and welcomed, theatres and indeed all arts venues wait anxiously for news on how the funds will be allocated.

Man in London

Silent Disco Walking Tours offer the chance for audiences to get their musical theatre fix safely, and support a good cause, as they are taken on an all singing, all dancing tour of the West End.

Love London Love Culture

Visiting twenty theatres across the West End, guests are given commentary, facts, anecdotes along the way all of which make up a fascinating and vibrant history of London’s theatre.

The London Mother

As musical theatre lovers are unable to go to an indoor venue to see shows, Silent Disco Walking Tours offers the chance for audiences to get their musical theatre fix safely, as they are taken on an all-singing, all-dancing tour of the West End.

Who fancies coming on a musical theatre silent disco walking tour of the West End?!

Singing & Dancing to your favourite shows outside their theatres… I’M THERE!

Fairy Powered Productions

Visiting 20 theatres across the West End, guests are given commentary, facts, anecdotes along the way all of which make up a fascinating and vibrant history of London’s theatre.

Heart London Magazine

Silent Tours, producers of Silent Disco Walking Tours (Westend) Trip Advisor’s number 1 ranked walking tour for London is delighted to announce the team will once again lead musical theatre lovers through the streets of London, as restrictions on outdoor entertainment are lifted.

Theatre Weekly

In between stops, audiences listen to musical tracks selected from shows that are playing or have played at each of the venues via a Silent Disco headset. Attendees are encouraged to sing, dance and have fun throughout as they experience a slice of musical theatre, whilst maintaining social distancing.

Silent Tours Presents

In between stops, audiences listen to musical tracks selected from shows that are playing or have played at each of the venues via a Silent Disco headset.

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Someone called into Radio 2 and absolutely nailed it Claudia said “It’s like you’re in real-life La La Land!” “It sounds totally brilliant!” “why wouldn’t you?” Listen to the interview below.

National BBC Radio

Shaun Was interviewed by Jason Rosam for every regional BBC radio station across the country listen to it below.

Official London Theatre

It’s probably been a long time since you’ve been in Theatreland, but there’s finally a great reason to make that trip back to your favourite streets of London.

Theatre News

Being a tourist in your own country is the thing to do/the only thing you can do at the moment, it is even more crucial that your guide is brilliant. Enter Shaun – a loveable, sequin waist-coasted diva and his laid back assistants, totally brilliant at dealing with the inevitable challenges of herding a large group of masked, ear-phoned idiots across the centre of our capital without being run over, humiliated or verbally abused by passers-by.

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Is this virtual reality goggles or something? They were very excited to learn all about our tours! To find out hear the full interview below.

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West End Musical Tour Silent Disco Walking Tour #silenttours

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• Theatre/Arts, Walks & Tours and Fun Time Partying
• Tickets from £19.00 - £26.00
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• Over 6's
• Various dates from Saturday 1st June 2024
• 14:30 - 17:00

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The Marquis of Granby, 2 Rathbone St, London, london, W1T 1NR

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Act 3 Broadway Extravaganza Walking Tour (Times Square)!

3-Hour Tour for only $65 (Children 10 and under are free!)

Get ready to show off those Jazz Hands and join us in celebrating Musical Theatre on this amazing Broadway Musical Theatre Walking Tour Extravaganza !? For 3 glorious hours, you will be taken on a fun-filled, historical, memorable walking tour through Times Square !! This is a combo of our Act 1 and Act 2 walking tours and is the best deal on BROADWAY!?

You will gain insight into the life of a Broadway actor, and learn about famous Broadway legends (Judy Garland, Liza Minelli, Barbra Streisand, Patti Lupone, etc.). Visit iconic locations like the George M. Cohan Statue (one of the only actor statues in the city), Shubert Alley , and Sardi’s Restaurant . Learn about the history of the Tony Awards , and Broadway Events (Broadway Barks, Broadway in Bryant Park, Stars in The Alley, etc.), and visit almost all the Broadway Theatres between West 41st to West 50th Streets. This is a MUST for Broadway Fans!!!

Highlights of this 3-hour walking tour include: -The origins of musical theatre and the history of Broadway! -Famous songs and show stoppers (performed with your tour guide!) -Learn about Broadway stars (both in the earthly realm and beyond!) -Learn about New York City Theatre from Vaudeville to today! -Shop at a Broadway Souvenir store and get that Hamilton T-shirt you’ve been wanting! Meeting Location:   This tour meets outside the Drama Book Shop (266 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018) *Please note that we do not go inside any of the equity theatres due to union restrictions.

Our professional licensed tour guides are gifted triple threats who weave groups around New York's bustling streets, brandishing their love of the stage and of the city along half-mile routes that cover origins of musical theater and Broadway history. Each tour guide brings a tablet with photos and videos to help share New York's unique theatre history. (*Please note that we do not go inside any of the equity theatres due to union restrictions however we will entertain you with backstage stories and personal experiences.)

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THE OUTSIDERS Will Launch National Tour in 2025

The tour will begin in Fall 2025 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Greasers are hitting the road! Producers The Araca Group, American Zoetrope , Olympus Theatricals , Sue Gilad & Larry Rogowsky  and  Angelina Jolie  announced today that the Tony-nominated Best Musical The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and  Francis Ford Coppola ’s landmark motion picture, will officially open a North American Tour in Fall 2025 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma following tech, launch and previews at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, New York.

“We could not imagine anywhere else to begin this next leg of The Outsiders journey than where it all began in Tulsa,” said producer  Matthew Rego  of The Araca Group. “S.E. Hinton’s novel has inspired generations and we’re thrilled for a new generation to experience the iconic story as we take The Outsiders across America.”

Additional tour cities, dates, and casting for the North American Tour will be announced at a later date. 

Now nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical, The Outsiders features a book by Tony Award nominee  Adam Rapp  with Tony Award winner  Justin Levine , music and lyrics by Tony Award nominees  Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and  Justin Levine , music supervision, orchestration & arrangements by  Justin Levine , choreography by Tony Award nominees  Rick Kuperman  &  Jeff Kuperman  and is directed by Tony Award nominee  Danya Taymor . 

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of “outsiders” battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. This thrilling new Broadway musical navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging... and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.” 

The Outsiders features Scenography by Tony Award nominees AMP featuring  Tatiana Kahvegian , Costume Design by  Sarafina Bush , Lighting Design by Tony Award winner  Brian MacDevitt , Tony Award nominee Sound Design by Cody Spencer, Tony Award nominee Projection Design by  Hana S. Kim , Special Effects Design by  Jeremy Chernick  &  Lillis Meeh , Hair & Wig Design by Alberto “Albee” Alvarado, Makeup Design by Tishonna Ferguson, Sound Effects Specialist Taylor Bense, Creative Consultant  Jack Viertel . Music Direction & Additional Orchestrations by Tony Award nominee  Matt Hinkley . Casting is by  Tara Rubin Casting/ Xavier Rubiano , CSA. 

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