Arizona Broadway Theatre Takes Manhattan

Arizona Broadway Theatre will celebrate its fifth annual "ABT Takes Manhattan" trip to New York City and Broadway in early June. Thirty-two patrons will join representatives from the ABT staff for six days and five nights in the Big Apple. Highlights of the trip will include Broadway shows, behind-the-scenes theatre experiences, and unique dining opportunities.

"Years ago, the idea to build the Arizona Broadway Theatre was actually conceived in New York City," said Kiel Klaphake, Executive Producer and CEO of the organization. "My wife Cassandra and I lived in Manhattan for several years. It seems only natural that we share our personal history and knowledge of the city with the folks who have become such loyal fans of Broadway-style theatre at ABT. Our patrons love the personal attention and the insider perspectives that we are able to provide. Many of the people on our tour this year have travelled with us to New York in the past. Repeat attendance is truly the ultimate compliment."

In the past, the trip has included 5 days and 4 nights at a hotel in Times Square, at the heart of the theatre district. This year, in celebration of ABT's fifth tour, an extra day has been added to the itinerary.

"It is an ABT tradition since 2013 that we see the previous year's Tony Award winner for Best Musical, so the most stressful thing about planning the trip this year was securing enough tickets for everyone to see Hamilton An American Musical," said Ellen Versen, who coordinates the annual excursion. "This trip went on sale in October, and by November 1, we had filled every spot."

The group will also see Bette Midler in Hello Dolly!, Norm Lewis in Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and Christian Borle in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Other stops will include observation of an actual Arizona Broadway Theatre dance call audition, a Hamilton-based walking tour of Wall Street and the financial district, and a farewell dinner at iconic Broadway dining spot Sardi's.

Interested in such a trip? Call Arizona Broadway Theatre at 623.707.8842 and ask to be one of the first to receive information about ABT Takes Manhattan 2018.

About Arizona Broadway Theatre

ABT, Arizona's one-of-a-kind, award-winning, state-of-the-art professional theatre showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists and provides palate-pleasing sit-down table service with themed menu items prepared fresh daily to accompany the award-winning on-stage fare. With one reservation, you can enjoy a full night's entertainment without having to rush around the Phoenix sprawl between meal and show! ABT is conveniently located south of West Bell Road off Loop 101 in the P83 District east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets and additional information call the Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org. Arizona Broadway Theatre's twelfth season is proudly sponsored by Arrowhead Cadillac.