Compare NYC Broadway tickets & attraction tickets
Compare NYC Ticket Guide experiences side by side. Find the best fit for your itinerary, interests and travel time, with clear advice before booking.
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Choose an island visit when you want to walk around Liberty Island and spend time with the immigration history of Ellis Island. A guided package adds interpretation and a meeting schedule to the ferry visit.
Keep in mind: Statue City Cruises is the only authorised operator for ferries landing on the islands. Third-party guided packages should specify the ferry admission supplied. Pedestal and crown access are separate reservations and are not implied by general island admission.
Read the guide and compare tickets →New York sightseeing cruises
Choose a sightseeing cruise when you want a broad view of Manhattan without the time commitment of an island visit. Daylight suits architectural detail; an evening departure changes the atmosphere and photography conditions.
Keep in mind: A cruise passing the Statue of Liberty does not include landing on Liberty or Ellis Island. Routes and views depend on conditions. Check the exact pier, boarding time and whether seating is assigned.
Read the guide and compare tickets →American Museum of Natural History
Choose the American Museum of Natural History for a wide-ranging visit across natural science, dinosaurs and the history of life. It pairs naturally with time in Central Park, but the museum itself can fill much of a day.
Keep in mind: General admission and admission with ticketed exhibitions are different products. Check which special experiences are included, whether they need time slots and any eligibility rules on the museum official website.
Read the guide and compare tickets →Museum of Modern Art
Choose MoMA when art is the priority and you prefer a museum that fits into a Midtown itinerary. A focused visit can follow a few favourite artists; a slower visit leaves room for temporary exhibitions.
Keep in mind: Temporary exhibitions, collection displays and visitor arrangements can change. Do not assume a particular artwork will be on view. Review current admission details and any eligibility-based concessions before booking.
Read the guide and compare tickets →New York attraction passes
Choose a pass after deciding which attractions you will actually visit. Compare the total cost of those exact individual options with the relevant pass, including reservations and practical travel time.
Keep in mind: Passes differ in attraction lists, number of choices, activation rules and validity. Reservations may still be required. Do not assume every premium experience, guided tour or upgrade is included, and do not count activities you would otherwise skip as savings.
Read the guide and compare tickets →Aladdin
Our pick for visitors who want colourful staging and a familiar story. If you are choosing a first Broadway show as a family, start here and check the current age guidance before committing.
Keep in mind: A familiar Disney story does not mean every child can attend. Check the theatre’s minimum age, the show’s recommended age and the full running time. Read seating restrictions and any limited-view disclosure before paying.
Read the guide and compare tickets →Chicago
Our pick if you are drawn to jazz, dance and a more adult story. Compare it with Aladdin if your main decision is between a familiar family-oriented story and a grown-up theatre evening.
Keep in mind: Do not assume a film version tells you everything about the stage experience. Check content and age guidance, the selected seat category and any restricted-view information. A named cast member is not guaranteed for every performance.
Read the guide and compare tickets →Hadestown
Our pick if you want a myth-inspired story and an atmospheric musical experience. Compare the tone with Aladdin or Chicago before comparing seats: liking the subject and music matters more than buying the first available ticket.
Keep in mind: Check current content and age guidance before booking for children. Confirm the performance, seating category and any view restrictions. Production photographs illustrate the show and do not promise a particular cast at your performance.
Read the guide and compare tickets →Newark Airport Express
Consider this shared coach when you are flying through Newark and staying near a served Midtown stop. It can simplify the airport-to-city leg, but you still need to plan the walk, subway or taxi from the stop to your accommodation.
Keep in mind: This is a shared coach serving Newark (EWR), not JFK or LaGuardia. It is not a private car or a hotel drop-off. Confirm direction, one-way or return coverage, operating hours, luggage allowance and the latest boarding location.
Read the guide and compare tickets →The Great Gatsby
Our reason to shortlist it is the combination of a recognisable literary world and a big musical evening. Choose it for that theatrical treatment, rather than expecting a line-by-line reading of the book. For a more intimate relationship story, compare Maybe Happy Ending; for a darker mythic setting, compare Hadestown.
Keep in mind: Recommended for ages 10 and up; admission from age 5. Check the current official guidance and your selected ticket conditions.
Read the guide and compare tickets →& Juliet
Our starting recommendation is to consider it when your group likes pop music and wants a buoyant theatre outing. Familiar songs can make the evening approachable, but this is a seated theatrical performance with a story, not a singalong concert.
Keep in mind: Recommended for ages 8 and up; adult language; under 4s not admitted. Check the current official guidance and your selected ticket conditions.
Read the guide and compare tickets →Maybe Happy Ending
Our reason to shortlist it is curiosity about a new story and the relationship at its centre. Choose it because that emotional journey appeals to you, rather than assuming that a shorter show is simply a smaller version of a large spectacle.
Keep in mind: Recommended for ages 8 and up; under 4s not admitted. Check the current official guidance and your selected ticket conditions.
Read the guide and compare tickets →Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Choose it because you want this world and a stage-based adventure. If someone in your group knows very little about Harry Potter, agree whether they would enjoy a short background summary before arriving. You do not need to reveal the surprises to prepare for the setting.
Keep in mind: Recommended for ages 8 and up; under 5s not admitted; under 15s need an adult. Check the current official guidance and your selected ticket conditions.
Read the guide and compare tickets →The Book of Mormon
Our recommendation is to discuss the humour with your group before paying. Someone hoping for gentle family comedy may prefer a different show, while an adult party that enjoys provocative satire may find this a more natural starting point.
Keep in mind: Explicit language and adult humour; under 4s not admitted. Check the current official guidance and your selected ticket conditions.
Read the guide and compare tickets →The Outsiders
Our recommendation is to compare emotional tone before familiarity. A visitor who knows the title may still prefer a lighter evening. Hadestown offers a different form of dramatic musical storytelling; & Juliet points toward pop-driven comedy instead.
Keep in mind: Recommended for ages 10 and up; under 4s not admitted. Check the current official guidance and your selected ticket conditions.
Read the guide and compare tickets →| Experience | Best for | Location | Planning allowance | Guide |
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| Aladdin | Disney spectacle and a familiar story | New Amsterdam Theatre, Manhattan | An evening or matinee with an arrival buffer | Compare tickets → |
| Chicago | Jazz, dance and a grown-up night out | Ambassador Theatre, Manhattan | An evening or matinee with an arrival buffer | Compare tickets → |
| Hadestown | Mythology and an atmospheric musical | Walter Kerr Theatre, Manhattan | An evening or matinee with an arrival buffer | Compare tickets → |
| The Great Gatsby | A glamorous literary adaptation | Broadway Theatre, Manhattan | Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval | Compare tickets → |
| & Juliet | Pop music and a lively group night | Stephen Sondheim Theatre, Manhattan | Approximately 2 hours 40 minutes | Compare tickets → |
| Maybe Happy Ending | A shorter musical and an original story | Belasco Theatre, Manhattan | Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, without an interval | Compare tickets → |
| Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Wizarding-world fans and a play with theatrical effects | Lyric Theatre, Manhattan | Approximately 2 hours 55 minutes, including an interval | Compare tickets → |
| The Book of Mormon | Adult comedy and an irreverent musical night | Eugene O’Neill Theatre, Manhattan | Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval | Compare tickets → |
| The Outsiders | Literary drama and an emotionally intense musical | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Manhattan | Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes, including an interval | Compare tickets → |
| Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island | Island visits and immigration history | New York Harbor, departing Lower Manhattan | Most of a day at an unhurried pace | Compare tickets → |
| New York sightseeing cruises | A skyline overview | Manhattan waterfront | A short outing | Compare tickets → |
| American Museum of Natural History | Dinosaurs, science and discovery | Upper West Side, Manhattan | A substantial museum visit | Compare tickets → |
| Museum of Modern Art | Modern and contemporary art | Midtown Manhattan | A focused or extended museum visit | Compare tickets → |
| New York attraction passes | Several planned attractions | Across New York City | Across your chosen trip days | Compare tickets → |
| Newark Airport Express | A shared coach between Newark and Midtown | Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) and Midtown Manhattan | Allow for traffic, waiting and the onward journey | Compare tickets → |
Detailed comparisons
Statue of Liberty island visit vs sightseeing cruise: which ticket?
An island visit gives you time on Liberty and Ellis islands. A sightseeing cruise gives you a view from the water. These are different experiences, not interchangeable tickets.
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American Museum of Natural History vs MoMA: which New York museum?
Choose natural science and dinosaurs at AMNH, or modern and contemporary art at MoMA. Your interests and the rest of your day are better guides than a simple ranking.
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New York attraction pass vs individual tickets: when is a pass worth it?
A pass can be useful when its included attractions match a realistic itinerary. Compare the exact visits you intend to make, not the largest advertised attraction count.
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Aladdin vs Chicago on Broadway: which show should you book?
Choose Disney adventure and spectacle with Aladdin, or jazz, choreography and adult satire with Chicago. Compare the kind of evening first, then the available seats.
Read the guide →Aladdin vs Hadestown: choose your first Broadway musical
Compare a familiar Disney adventure with a myth-inspired musical. Use story, atmosphere, age guidance and your party’s interests to choose a Broadway evening.
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Chicago vs Hadestown on Broadway: jazz, dance or mythology?
Compare Chicago’s dance-led adult satire with Hadestown’s myth-inspired romance. Find the right fit for a date night, a theatre fan or a first Broadway visit.
Read the guide →Chicago vs The Book of Mormon: which Broadway comedy suits you?
Compare jazz and choreography with irreverent musical comedy. Choose the tone your group will enjoy before comparing seats and prices.
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Hadestown vs Maybe Happy Ending: choose your Broadway romance
Compare a mythic musical journey with a shorter, intimate relationship story, including the difference in running time and interval planning.
Read the guide →Aladdin vs & Juliet: Disney adventure or Broadway pop musical?
Compare a familiar Disney story with a pop-powered reinvention of Juliet, with practical guidance for families and groups.
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The Great Gatsby vs The Outsiders: which Broadway adaptation?
Choose between literary romance and coming-of-age drama, with a comparison of tone, age guidance and booking tradeoffs.
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