How to Buy Half Price Broadway Tickets

Did you know you can get half price Broadway tickets for popular shows, even mega-musicals and hit plays? It's not hard to do if you know where to look. With show ticket prices sky-rocketing in New York, it's worth the extra effort to get half price Broadway tickets.

Instructions

1. Search online for half price Broadway tickets. Many online ticket brokers can get you a fantastic deal on hit shows like Wicked, The Lion King, Jersey Boys, The Little Mermaid, and Mamma Mia. Not all shows offer half price Broadway tickets, and deals can change on a daily basis, so if you have your heart set on one particular show, it pays to look around.

2. If you're in New York City, go to one of the TKTS booths operated by the Theatre Development Fund. They feature dozens of productions on sale every day. There are three locations: Times Square, Seaport, and Downtown Brooklyn. See Resources below for details.

3. Sign up for email newsletters from companies like Playbill and Theater Mania. These newsletters frequently offer half price Broadway tickets.

4. For more information on how to buy half price Broadway tickets, see Resources below or the section on this page titled More Articles Like This.

Tips & Warnings

• Rush tickets are available at the door for many shows on the day of the performance.

• Certain groups - students, seniors, and the military - can qualify for discount tickets. Bring your I.D.

• Some shows offer cheap tickets through a lottery system. Inquire online for details.

• The large ticket agencies like Telecharge and Ticketmaster usually sell Broadway tickets at full price, though you might find good deals through them as well.

Resources

• TKTS
• The Back Stage Guide to Broadway
• Broadway Musical