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Announcing the Upcoming Show Tours Lineup… Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” – Wed., – July 2nd – $210 pp. – It’s alive! Mel Brooks’ wickedly funny twist on Mary Shelley’s classic story comes to the Broadway stage. Based on the hit 1974 film, Young Frankenstein unfolds in the forbidding Castle Frankenstein and the foggy moors of Transylvania Heights. The show’s raucous score includes “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and the unforgettable treatment of Irving Berlin’s “Putting On the Ritz.” Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks.
Tanglewood and the Berkshires 2–Day Tour – Tues.–Wed., Aug. 5th-6th - $344 pp./do. – Hampton Jitney Tours is pleased to offer you this tour for an unforgettable experience in an exquisite setting. Tanglewood and the rolling hills of the Berkshires offer an abundance of outstanding performing arts and is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. You will also visit Hancock Shaker Village, the Norman Rockwell Museum and Naumkeag as well as having some free time for shopping at the Red Lion Inn and surrounding area.
Belmont Park – “A Day At The Races” – Wed., July 16th – $90 pp. – Enjoy an exciting day at beautiful Belmont Park. Its mile-and-a-half (2.4 km) main track is the largest dirt course in Thoroughbred racing and is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. Every major champion in racing history since the early 20th century has competed on the racecourse — including each of the 11 Triple Crown winners. Note: Dress is semi-formal - men must wear jackets, and women should wear dresses, skirts or pant suits. Absolutely no jeans or sneakers.
“The 39 Steps” – Wed., Aug. 13th – $155 pp. – Nominated for 5 Tony Awards, this hilarious and thrilling whodunit is based on the classic Alfred Hitchcock film. Part espionage thriller and part slapstick comedy, the production features four actors who portray all the characters and all the action from the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film, including the chase atop the Flying Scotsman train, a bi-plane crash and the death-defying finale in London’s Palladium Theatre. Lunch for this show tour is at La Petite Auberge Restaurant.
World Yacht Dinner Cruise – Sat., July 19th – $145 pp. – Take a three hour voyage to enchantment where you can indulge in sumptuous cuisine (a four-course dinner), dance to delightful music and enjoy gracious and attentive service against the dramatic, ever-changing panorama of the world’s premier skyline. Yes, there is a dress code: Gentlemen are required to wear jackets, ties are recommended. Jeans, shorts and sneakers are not permitted.
“GYPSY” – Wed., Aug. 20th – $182 pp. – Starring the legendary Patti LuPone. “Gypsy” is the ultimate story about an aggressive stage mother. Join Rose, June and Louise in their trip across the U.S. during the 1920’s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Jule Styne’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics include “Let Me Entertain You”, “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, and more. Dinner will be at Da Rosina Ristorante Italiano.
Thimble Islands, CT – 1-Day Tour [Narrated Cruise] – Thurs., July 24th – $125 pp. – The Thimble Islands are an archipelago of small islands in Long Island Sound, in and near the harbor of Stony Creek, CT. The islands themselves – are comprised of 23 that are inhabited (most of them wooded), numerous barren rocks and hundreds of reefs visible only at low tide. Also included in this wonderful tour is lunch at the U.S.S. Chowder Pot III, a visit to the Shore Line Trolley Museum (with trolley ride) and Hilltop Orchards.
Cape Cod, MA and Newport, RI – 3-Day Tour – Mon.-Wed., Aug. 25th-27th – $534 pp./do. – In Cape Cod, you will have guided tours, traveling through such places as the colonial villages along Route 6A and a visit to Provincetown (where a dune ride is planned for you). Of course, you will be able to enjoy a lobster dinner before leaving the Cape. In Newport, tour the famous Ten Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue Mansion area, and more.
The Bronx Zoo – Sat., July 26th – Adults $65 pp. Children $55 pp. – Take a walk on the wild side at the world’s greatest zoo! With award-winning, cutting-edge exhibits, such as the Congo Gorilla Forest, and featuring over 4,000 animals, there is no other zoo in the world that offers the diversity, superb viewing, and world-renowned expertise that assures a rewarding experience and the knowledge that visitors can make a difference in the world around them. Included are your General Admission, Wild Asia Monorail, Skyfari Cable Car one-way, Children’s Zoo, Congo Gorilla Forest, Butterfly Garden, Bug Carousel, Zoo Shuttle unlimited and deluxe round-trip transportation. Mohonk Mountain House Resort (A Historic Landmark) – 1-Day Tour – Sun., Aug. 3rd (Brunch included) and Tues., Oct. 14th (Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch included) –$115 pp. Enjoy the top of the Shawangunk Ridge and surrounding Lake Mohonk. You’ll see thousands of acres of unspoiled scenery, including beautiful rock formations and 128 gazebos overlooking the mountains. The only structure on the virtually untouched land is the sprawling land-marked Victorian Mohonk Mountain House. You’ll even have a carriage ride around the grounds.
Nova Scotia & Cape Breton Island – 8-Day Tour – Sat.-Sat., Sept. 6th-13th - $1,910 pp./do An exhilarating tour is in store for you on this eight day journey. It is filled with wonderful sightseeing experiences (guided tours), boat rides and more. It’s a fabulous time to visit our friendly neighbor to the north. Call for a full itinerary.
Also Available: NY Mets 7/24, 8/19 & 9/14 - NY Yankees tickets are all sold out PA Nat’l. Quilt Extravaganza 2-Day Tour – Fri.-Sat., 9/5-6 Brimfield Antique Show – Sat., 9/6 The Big E – Sat., 09/13 and Sat., 09/20 “Real Pirates” Exhibition in Philadelphia Two Day Tour – Sat.-Sun., 9/13-14 Boothbay Harbor Maine Four Day Tour – Sun.-Wed., 9/14-9/17 Culinary Institute – Wed., 9/17 French Cuisine & Thurs., 11/20 Italian Cuisine Autumn in the Pocono’s – 2-Day Tour – Sat.-Sun., 9/27-28 Lake George/Adirondack Fall Foliage 3-Day Tour – Sun.-Tues., 10/5-7 Outer Banks, North Carolina – 4-Day Tour – Mon.-Thurs., 10/13-16
SHOW TOURS INCLUDE –
Lunch or dinner (unless otherwise indicated), a Hampton Jitney professional driver, tour escort and deluxe round-trip transportation. Call for complete package details.
To Book A Show Tour Call: 631-283-4600 or 212-362-8400 Extension 343 to reach our Southampton office; Or dial 631-477-2862 to reach our Greenport office. We also offer trips to Foxwoods Resort Casino, customized tours and charters for any group and more.
Visit us online at
www.hamptonjitney.com
for the most complete list and details of all Hampton Jitney tours and shows.
North Fork pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows: Greenport, Southold, Cutchogue, Mattituck, Jamesport, Aquebogue, Riverhead, Farmingville, Melville Marriott.
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South Fork pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows: East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Southampton, Westhampton, Farmingville, Huntington.
Show tour reservations are accepted only with payment at the time of booking: credit card by phone, cash or check at HJ reservation desk in the Omni lobby. Credit card sales are processed at the time of the reservation. Cancellations will be accepted on a conditional basis – we will attempt to resell the seats, but do not guarantee to do so; if not resold, the customer is still obligated to pay for the non-sold/non-cancelable parts of the package. Any change, refund or cancellation will incur a $15 per person service charge.
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