24 Productions Make Broadway Theater Accessible
with 2-for-1 Tickets to Performances September 3-16
Inaugural Sponsorship by Mastercard,
Preferred Payment Partner of NYC Broadway Week
New York City (August 14, 2019) – NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, announced NYC Broadway Week tickets will be on sale to the public beginning tomorrow morning. The popular biannual program, now in its ninth year, will run September 3-16, 2019, offering theater lovers and newcomers 2-for-1 tickets to 24 Broadway shows. Twelve shows are new to the program for fall 2019. Mastercard is NYC & Company’s global sponsor, supporting the program for the first time. Tickets for NYC Broadway Week can be purchased now at nycgo.com/broadwayweek.
“New York City is renowned for offering the very best in live theater, and NYC Broadway Week’s 2-for-1 ticket promotion-in partnership with The Broadway League and preferred payment partner Mastercard-provides extraordinary access to these world-famous productions for locals and visitors alike,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company.
The 24 shows participating in NYC Broadway Week fall 2019 are:*
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life & Times of the Temptations**
Aladdin
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Beetlejuice**
Betrayal**
The Book of Mormon
Chicago The Musical
Come From Away
Dear Evan Hansen
Derren Brown: Secret**
Frozen
The Great Society**
Harry Potter & the Cursed Child**
The Height of the Storm**
The Lion King
Mean Girls
Oklahoma!**
The Phantom of the Opera
Sea Wall / A Life**
Slave Play**
The Sound Inside**
Tootsie**
Waitress
Wicked
*Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply.
**New participants in NYC Broadway Week.
“It’s an ideal time to come and see a Broadway show and our ongoing partnership with NYC & Company makes it more accessible than ever with two weeks of 2-for-1 tickets,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of The Broadway League. “Whether you’re a newcomer or a longtime fan, there are so many choices that you’ll definitely find something that’s right for you-from high energy new productions to celebrated long-running shows. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this summertime treat.”
“Mastercard is proud to bring priceless experiences to cardholders. We are excited to sponsor NYC Broadway Week which will offer countless locals and visitors the advantage of experiencing the best in theater at a 2-for-1 value” said Cheryl Guerin, executive vice president of North America Marketing & Communications at Mastercard.
This year, booking a Broadway show will be easier to navigate, thanks to the enhanced user experience on NYCGo.com. Visitors can now build a wish list by favoriting shows and can also filter by “2019 Tony Award® Winners,” “Kid-Friendly,” “Musical,” “Play,” and “Magic.” Consumers who need assistance narrowing down options will benefit from original content on the website, including a fall theater guide.
