In today’s bustling tourism market, finding cost-effective options for group travel poses a significant challenge for both group leaders and tour operators.
With rising costs across various sectors—from fuel and hotels to airfare—maintaining affordability has become increasingly difficult. Dinner theatres continue to stand out as an exceptional choice for any itinerary! Unlike the fluctuating prices of restaurant meals, dinner theatre prices are typically set at the beginning of the season and remain consistent throughout the year. This package pricing not only offers unmatched value, but also ensures reliability and quality that group leaders can depend on.
Visit NDTA’s website to Learn More About Their Members and Download the Leisure Group Travel Theater Guide for FREE
The cast of Monty Python’s Spamalot
National Dinner Theatre Association (NDTA) vs Broadway
While Broadway beckons with its bright lights, the reality of traveling to New York City isn’t always feasible for groups. This is where National Dinner Theatre Association (NDTA) members across the country provide a compelling alternative. From the East Coast to the Midwest and the West Coast, these venues offer entertainment that’s conveniently located for groups. Many feature Broadway hits that have recently toured. For instance, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre (MN) is currently playing Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a production also seen this season at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre (IN), and Suncoast Dinner Theatre (FL) and Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (FL). Other popular musicals like Kinky Boots, Spamalot, and The Secret Garden have also graced their stages, alongside audience favorites like Fiddler on the Roof, The King and I, and White Christmas.
Kinky Boots at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
Diverse Dinner Theatre Shows
The diversity of shows reflects the versatility of NDTA member theatres nationwide. From Desert Star Playhouse (UT), known for its comedic spoofs like Mister Act and Grinched, to Arizona’s Silver Star Theater featuring music revues and tribute bands, each venue offers a unique blend of entertainment. On the other coast In Hagerstown, MD, new member Washington County Playhouse, has every audience covered with mainstage shows like Grease, children’s theatre and summer camps, specialty concerts, and interactive murder mysteries.
Visit NDTA’s website to Learn More About Their Members and Download the Leisure Group Travel Theater Guide for FREE
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
Special NDTA Theatres and Shows
Additionally, theatres like Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse (IL) and Chanhassen Dinner Theatre (MN) expand their offerings beyond traditional productions. Circa ‘21 presents comedy, burlesque, improv, concerts, and The Rocky Horror Musical annually in its second space, The Speakeasy. Chanhassen presents intimate shows and comedy nights alongside their mainstage productions. Similarly, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (FL) has the Off-Broadway Palm for smaller cast comedies and musicals. And if you have ever been to Fireside Dinner Theatre, you know that they have over 50,000 unique gift shop items to tempt you before the show begins.
This year numerous dinner theatres will be attending group trade shows such as American Bus Association (ABA), PA/MD Motorcoach Association, Circle Wisconsin and more. Visit NDTA.US to find the member theatres near you, and make appointments to meet with a Group Sales representative in person to get the best of dinner and show entertainment!
Visit NDTA’s website to Learn More About Their Members and Download the Leisure Group Travel Theater Guide for FREE
