Take a day trip to Little Shop of Horrors in New York

Discover attractions and restaurants in New York that are perfect for fans of this cult classic horror-comedy musical about a flower shop clerk and a carnivorous plant.

The musical Little Shop of Horrors may be taking place Downtown, but you only have to head to Midtown to see the lavish Off-Broadway revival. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s horror-comedy cult classic has grown in popularity since its premiere in 1982, and this production, which has been running at the Westside Theater since 2019, doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon.

Little Shop of Horrors follows Seymour, a flower shop employee who makes a deal with a talking, carnivorous plant for fame, fortune, and the love of his co-worker Audrey. It’s a story suitable for most ages and will satisfy plant lovers, the macabre, and the silly alike. Check out our recommendations for more NYC attractions that are perfect for Little Shop of Horrors Fans and get tickets for Skid Row.

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Plant shed

Get your own weird and unusual (or downright ordinary) plant at PlantShed, with two locations on the Upper West Side and four downtown. There are countless flower shops in New York, but PlantShed also has its own cafe with a rotating selection of botanical drinks alongside the classics. Sip a pre-show beverage and snack in the company of lush plants—we promise none of them will try to eat you.

Address: Various locations
Price: $

New York Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Want to go somewhere green? New York has over 1,000 parks and green spaces, but plant lovers should head to one of the city’s beautiful botanical gardens. The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden have indoor and outdoor greenhouses, so you can admire thousands of flowers and plants in bloom even in cold weather. Both gardens also host light shows and special exhibits during the holidays.

Want to stay in Manhattan? Experience the greenery of the world-famous Central Park, Bryant Park, conveniently located near the Theater District, the High Line, a park built on an old railroad track, or Riverside Park, which is long but not wide and offers stunning water views.

Address: 2900 Southern Blvd. (NYBG); 150 Eastern Parkway in Prospect Park (BBG)
Price: $

Photo by : Seamore’s

Suddenly… Seamore? The irresistible Small shop Pun is why we’re recommending this seafood restaurant in this roundup, but the delicious menu is a reason to recommend it anytime. Expect classic seafood favorites like Baja Fish Tacos, Maine Lobster Rolls, and Miso-Glazed Salmon—plus options like Chicken Milanese and a Smash Burger for carnivores like Audrey II (the plant).

Seamore’s has locations in the downtown financial district, the Upper East Side, and DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Address: Various locations
Price: $$

Winnie’s Jazz Bar

Little Shop of Horrors offers music that mixes doo-wop, rock and roll, and Motown from the 1960s. If you’re in the mood to hear even more of the same, head to this jazz bar for a drink and a snack before or after the show. The venue offers live music almost every night, including many rock and doo-wop bands, as well as jazz and classical musicians.

Address: 63 W. 38th St. between Fifth and Sixth Avenue
Price: $$

Escape room in New York

Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy that combines the scary with the fun. Fans of that combination will also likely enjoy an escape room where you and your friends must solve puzzles to escape from a haunted hotel, prison, bomb shelter, or other adrenaline-fueled location. Unfortunately, there isn’t one where you have to escape the tendrils of a bloodthirsty, oversized Venus flytrap — at least not yet.

Escape room centers can be found in various New York City neighborhoods, but the closest to the Theater District are OMEscape at 325 W. 38th St., Mission Escape Games at 265 W. 37th St., and Exit Escape Rooms at 247 W. 36th St.

Address: Various locations
Price: $$

Little Shop of Horrors

You’ve experienced NYC’s green scene, had some food, listened to old-fashioned live music and gotten your horror fix – now combine it all in the Little Shop of Horrorswhich has been flourishing off Broadway since 2019. The intimate Westside Theater brings you up close not only to the celebrities who appear in changing roles in the show, but also to the fast-growing, impressively designed Audrey II. Watch out for the snapping jaws!