Student Broadway Theatre Tours & Performances

Yes, aside from student performance opportunities, ETA helps groups find the best workshops, intensives, masterclasses and instruction from some of the top theatres, teachers, and educational programs that Broadway has to offer. Through our partner, Believe NYC, the following workshops are available for student groups:

• Mock Auditions: Get up and sing your audition song in the heart of New York City and be critiqued by true Broadway Professionals. Learn the skills it takes to get cast in a Broadway show. Please note for this workshop, there may not be enough time for your entire group to perform. Talk to us for detailed information.
• Dance Break: Learn the dance break from a Broadway Musical number. Geared towards dancers, this workshop focuses on Broadway Choreography. Dance Break workshops can be combined with Mock Audition workshops as well.
• Broadway Mock Orchestra: See a Broadway show and have your band or orchestra play a musical selection from the show conducted by a Broadway music director! Sheet music will be provided in advance. Subject to availability based on show choice.
• Musical Theatre: Learn the music and choreography to a Broadway Musical number. The first half of this workshop is dedicated to learning part of a song. The second is adding choreography. Get a chance to perform for your peers in the heart of New York City.
• Stage Combat: How did they do that and not get hurt?!? Learn how in this high energy workshop.
• Body Percussion: Join professional musicians as they teach poly rhythms, mixed meters, singing and clapping in the style of the shows STOMP and Blue Man Group. This workshop is high energy as we also experiment with Latin rhythms while stomping, dancing, and clapping. Anyone who wants to can improvise while being supported by the group.
• Improv: Whose line is it anyway?! Taught by New York City improv specialists from UCB, Sketch and more, this workshop will surely keep you on your toes.
• Show Choir: Show us your stuff! Perform with your group and get critiqued by a Broadway music director.
• Behind The Scenes: Learn what it’s like to work on the other side of the stage in this intimate Q&A. Choose between Costumes, Scenic Design, Lighting Design or Stage Management.
• Acting in the Scene: Learn the basics of making strong choices and engaging with your scene partner whether it’s in a show, class, or an audition.
• Individual Music Master Class: Have a select few of your musicians play their solo and competition piece for professional New York City Musicians. We will discuss their piece and coach them to a better performance. Discussion to include phrasing, breathing, stage presence, nerves, articulation, tone and overall musicianship.
• Chamber Music Master Class: Have your clarinet choir, jazz ensemble, or string quartet play their chamber piece and be coached on ensemble blend, intonation, musicality and stage presence.
• Large Group Clinic: Have your entire band or orchestra play a piece and coach with a professional clinician. Each section of the ensemble will be worked with separately and together as a whole to encourage the group to listen to each other, work on dynamics, phrasing, rhythm and overall performance.

The minimum number of participants for Broadway workshops is 25 and the minimum number of participants for a Believe NYC show is 35. We can accommodate large groups of any size.

Individual Broadway workshops are 90 minutes. The show and workshop combo is two hours.

At least 30 days advance notice is required. We recommend booking at least three months in advance so that we can secure the best venue for your group. We will work with you to schedule the best time for your group.

If your talented group is serious about dance, theatre, singing, and the arts, a performance in New York is the move! We can arrange for your group to perform at a variety of venues throughout the city, such as historic Riverside Church, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, the Empire State Building, and the Intrepid Museum. All NYC venues are subject to availability, so we recommend that you book at least six months in advance.

We’re able to work with groups looking to perform at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall or the Lincoln Center, but dates are limited.

Exploring Broadway history online is convenient, with many excellent resources available. Here are some of the best places to learn more:

• Playbill: Playbill is a go-to source for Broadway news, and it has an extensive archive of articles, interviews, and historical retrospectives on Broadway productions, stars, and trends.
• Internet Broadway Database (IBDB): The IBDB is like an IMDb for Broadway. It provides detailed records of Broadway shows, including cast lists, production details, and historical facts dating back to the early days of Broadway.
• The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts: The NYPL has a vast digital collection dedicated to Broadway history, including photographs, recordings, and playbills. Their archives offer deep dives into specific shows, eras, and artists.
• PBS American Masters: PBS’s “American Masters” series has featured several documentaries on Broadway legends and significant shows. Their website often has streaming options, articles, and additional resources.
• Museum of the City of New York: This museum has an online collection focusing on New York City’s history, including Broadway. Their online exhibits and digital collections provide insight into Broadway’s development over the decades.
• Broadway Direct: Broadway Direct offers news, articles, and insights about current and past Broadway shows, along with historical pieces and interviews with Broadway legends.
• The Museum of Broadway: Walk through history, starting in 1732 with the first documented performance in NYC, and go behind-the-scenes into the making of a Broadway show. As you walk the timeline, you’ll come upon exhibits dedicated to groundbreaking moments in Broadway’s history – the moments that pushed creative boundaries, challenged social norms, and paved the way for those who would follow.