NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCES OFF-BROADWAY WEEK STARTS TODAY

NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCES OFF-BROADWAY WEEK STARTS TODAY
—2-for-1 Tickets to 37 Off-Broadway Shows Through February 10—

 New York City (January 28, 2013) — NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, and the Off-Broadway League announced that Off-Broadway Week starts today. Theatergoers can take advantage of two-for-one tickets to 37 of New York City’s most popular Off-Broadway shows now through February 10. To book tickets for an Off-Broadway show and for more information, visit nycgo.com/offbroadwayweek.  

“Off-Broadway Week gives us a forum to showcase the talent and creativity found in Off-Broadway theaters across Manhattan,” said George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company. “This winter we encourage New Yorkers and visitors to take advantage of this two-for-one ticket savings opportunity and experience some of the best theater in the country for an extremely affordable price.”

“On behalf of the Off-Broadway League, we are excited to partner with NYC & Company to announce the return of the Off-Broadway Week two-for-one ticket promotion to 37 exceptional shows this winter,” said George Forbes, president of the Off-Broadway League. “The Off-Broadway theater community looks forward to offering this tremendous value to New Yorkers and visitors alike.”

Off-Broadway theaters, which contain 100 to 499 seats and are located throughout Manhattan, offer an intimate setting for guests. For the winter promotion, new shows such as Clive, starring Ethan Hawke, Forever Dusty, My Name is Asher Lev and Water by the Spoonful join long-running shows such as Avenue Q, Blue Man Group, Gazillion Bubble Show and The Quantum Eye.

For a complete list of participating shows and to purchase tickets for Off-Broadway Week, visit nycgo.com/offbroadwayweek.

About NYC & Company:
NYC & Company is the official marketing, tourism and partnership organization for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For more information, visit nycgo.com.

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Contact: NYC & Company/ Emily Mayrath 212-484-1270