50 guests · The Mab
$9,820
About $196 per guest
December 2026 parties & January 2027 kickoffs
See the whole party budget before you book.
See what 50, 100 or 250 guests cost at Broadway Studios, down to the service charge, sound engineer and door staff. Start with the package closest to your plans. We’ll reply in under 2 business hours, send a same-business-day itemized proposal and confirm a free 48-hour hold if your date is available.
Worked examples
What’s included at 50, 100 and 250 guests
100 guests · The Mab
$14,650
About $147 per guest
250 guests · On Broadway
$34,750
$139 per guest
These are weekday examples with five hours of room use. Pick the one closest to your headcount and see how much goes to the room and menu, and how much goes to running the event.
| Line item | 50 guests · The Mab lounge reception | 100 guests · The Mab club party | 250 guests · On Broadway theatre reception |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room | $3,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Food · café/reception at $45 per person | $2,250 | $4,500 | $11,250 |
| Bar | $1,500 · beer & wine at $30/person | $3,000 · beer & wine at $30/person | $11,250 · full bar at $45/person |
| Service charge · 20% on food + beverage | $750 | $1,500 | $4,500 |
| Room + F&B, including service | $8,000 | $12,500 | $31,500 |
| Sound engineer | $750 | $750 | Included in the AV line below |
| Lighting operator | $500 | $500 | Included in the AV line below |
| Full AV · sound, lighting and projection | — | — | $1,600 |
| Security and door staff | $570 | $900 | $1,650 |
| Production + staffing | $1,820 | $2,150 | $3,250 |
| Turnkey total for the scope shown | $9,820 | $14,650 | $34,750 |
| Approx. per guest | $196 | $147 | $139 |
At 100 guests, $125 per person covers the room, café menu, beer and wine and F&B service charge. Adding the operators and staffing brings the example to $14,650, about $147 per person.
The 250-guest example uses $45 per person café/reception food and a full bar. Choose the $85 stations or plated dinner below if you want to upgrade the menu. The $1,600 production line includes the $750 sound engineer, $500 lighting operator and $350 projector and screen.
The totals include each listed cost. Your proposal shows the price for your date, staffing plan, requested extras and any applicable taxes or other charges before you book.
Build your package
Choose the menu, bar and crew you need
| Option | Published rate | What to budget |
|---|---|---|
| House Café menu | From $45/person | The food rate in all three examples. |
| House Kitchen buyout, stations or plated dinner | From $85/person | At starting rates, café to stations or plated adds $40/person plus $8/person service. |
| Beer & wine bar | From $30/person | The bar in the 50- and 100-person examples. |
| Full bar | From $45/person | At starting rates, beer & wine to full bar adds $15/person plus $3/person service. |
| Non-alcoholic bar | From $15/person | Ask us to include it in your proposal. |
| Food & beverage service charge | 20% | Applied to food and beverage, including menu or bar upgrades. |
| Sound engineer | From $750 | For mics, playback and show sound. |
| Lighting operator & show look | From $500 | For stage cues and the room’s lighting. |
| Projector + screen | From $350 | For slides, awards or video. |
| Security | $55/hour per guard | Your quote shows coverage and hours. |
| Door staff | $40/hour | Your quote shows coverage and hours. |
| Overtime | $450/hour beyond the five-hour window | Request a longer window in advance. |
Room rates
Start with the room or price the whole event
| Space | Weekday room rental | Fri/Sat room rental | Full-service minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mab · 443 Broadway | From $3,500 | From $5,500 | Request a quote for your scope. |
| On Broadway · 435 Broadway | From $4,500 | From $7,500 | From $15,000, plus 20% on food and beverage. |
| Full building · both floors | From $7,500 | From $11,500 | From $25,000. We’ll itemize food and beverage and its service charge. |
Rental includes the space, a five-hour window and house sound and lighting. Full-service minimums are starting spend requirements for those scopes. Your proposal shows what counts toward the minimum.
Before you pick a room: The Mab is 21+ with a step-free ground-floor entrance. On Broadway welcomes all ages and is stairs only, with no elevator or step-free route. A buyout retains each floor’s policy.
Your next step
Get a number you can forward for approval.
Send a first-choice date, backup and rough headcount. We’ll reply in under 2 business hours and send your itemized proposal the same business day once we have the event basics.
If your slot is available, we’ll confirm your free 48-hour courtesy hold and its expiry by email.
Let’s make a plan
Request your quote
Start with your preferred date and rough headcount.
Your idea is in good hands
Let’s bring it to life.
What happens next
We’ll read your idea and help you find the right space and approach.
This confirms we received your request. If we can hold your date, we’ll email the hold confirmation and its expiry separately.
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