How to Get Discount Broadway Tickets
From the pageantry of the musicals, to the biting words of the season's hottest drama, seeing a Broadway show is a special experience. But this can be quite costly. Here are a few tips on how to get discount Broadway tickets.
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Visit the TKTS booth in New York City. The most popular way to get discount Broadway tickets is to go to the Theatre Development Fund's booth in the middle of Times Square or in the South Street Seaport at 199 Water St. On the "island" near 46th St. there is a booth that sells discount tickets on the day of the Broadway show. Tickets range from 25 to 75 percent off. For hours of operation, check out the Theatre Development Fund's website at tdf.org.
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Purchase "Rush" seats, which are seats that the Broadway show holds until the day of the performance and then sells at an amazing discount. People obtain rush seats by lottery or by being the first in line for the next show. The best thing to do is decide which show you want to see and then contact the box office to double check that rush seats are being offered. Then follow their specific instructions on how to attain them.
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Browse various websites like nytix.com or broadwaybox.com. These sites offer discount codes to shows. If you are planning to go to the theatre on an off night, but don't want the hassle of standing in line, this is the option for you. It allows you to buy your seats ahead of time, while locking in a great price.
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Get a large group together and make a day if it. Most shows will give discount tickets to groups larger than 20. Simply contact the box office of the show you want to see and check their availability.
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Wait until the very last minute. If there is a scalper outside the theatre, their price tends to drop as the curtain time gets closer. Keep your eye on the scalpers and as the curtain is about to rise, make them an offer they can't refuse.
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