A Practical Guide to Experiencing Broadway and Off-Broadway
Broadway for Beginners
The essential guide for first-time and occasional live theatregoers in New York City
- As featured in Publishers Weekly
- ⚡ Editor's Pick — BookLife by Publishers Weekly
- #1 Amazon Best Seller
“The title of this lively, informative guide is a bit of a misnomer, as the chances are excellent that even a seasoned theater hound will learn much from Guy’s guide, a welcome and helpful introduction.”
— BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly (Editor’s Pick)
What you get:
- Learn how to smartly prioritize which shows to see first
- Avoid common ticketing mistakes and tourist traps
- Get the best seats your budget allows
- If you are taking kids, learn which seats to select
- Increase your chances of getting an autograph or selfie after the show
- Learn how to beat the intermission restroom line
- Understand theatre etiquette
- Learn essential theatre terminology
- Written by Brian Guy, co-producer of Mexodus — the Off-Broadway musical named Outstanding Musical at the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, and winner of three 2026 Drama Desk Awards — and author of The Best of Broadway (and Beyond): A 2026 Review of Last Year's Standout Shows
The Perfect Gift for a New York Trip
Know someone planning a trip to New York — or a friend who has always wanted to see a Broadway show? Broadway for Beginners, a BookLife Reviews Editor's Pick from Publishers Weekly, is the practical gift that helps first-timers pick the right show, get the best seats their budget allows, and skip the tourist traps.