How to Buy Tickets Online for Broadway Shows
Broadway shows are a popular form of entertainment for audiences of all ages. Finding the best Broadway tickets can challenge to an inexperienced consumer, particularly one who lives outside of New York City. But you can turn to websites designated for locating Broadway tickets. You can search for shows, locate the most affordable prices and obtain the best seats available with just a little help from the Internet.
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Instructions
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Open the Broadway tickets website (see Resources). Click on the "Find Broadway Tickets" link. When the website opens, click on the "Arts & Theater" tab link at the top of the screen.
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Choose the category your Broadway show falls into. When the "Arts & Theater" screen loads, if your Broadway show is not listed under the "Popular Shows" in the left pane of the screen, scroll down to the "Categories" section. Click on one of the Broadway links in the "Category" section.
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Find the Broadway show you desire. When the "Category" you clicked on loads, scroll through the list of Broadway shows and locate the show you desire. Once you have found your Broadway show selection, double-click on its "Find Tickets" link, that will be located on the right side of the screen.
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Confirm a venue where you'd like to view the show. Click on the "List" tab that will be located above the calendar next to the "View" action. This action will change the entire display of the show's calendar. Scroll throught the list and choose the city where you'd like to view the show. Double-click on the venue's "Find Tickets" link of your choice once you have located it.
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Choose your tickets for the venue you provided. A diagram of the venue you selected will appear on the right side of the screen when it opens. On the left side of the screen, click on the first drop-down menu bar to select the amount of tickets you desire to purchase. Click on the "Section" drop-down menu to compare the above prices to the available section on the grid. Choose your section within this drop down menu's items.
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Pay for your tickets. Once you have made your selection, scroll to the bottom of the screen and select the "Find Tickets" action. A price will be generated based off of the information you provided. There will also be a grid indicating where your seats will be located on the diagram. Type the letters that will appear in the image dialogue in the blank data form directly below the image. Click "Continue" to proceed and provide payment. Type your name and information, debit or credit card billing information, and card number in the blank data forms provided. A confirmation will be generated for your purchase and directions on obtaining your physical tickets will be provided.
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Tips & Warnings
For a list of reputable vendors that may only cater to local settings, click on the "Broadway Information" link below. This link will provide you with a list of local vendors that can be found online, offline, or near your residential area. It also provides further information for upcoming broadway and theater events, and detailed ticket information.
If you know where your Broadway show is playing, you can go to the theater's website and purchase your tickets.
Watch out for malicious websites that offer fradualent tickets. Many websites may serve as vendors for Broadway tickets but all sites are not certified vendors. If you desire to purchase tickets from another Website, other than the ones listed below, make sure they are reputable vendors.
Have a debit or credit card available when you select your tickets. Because most tickets are purchased on a first come, first serve basis, the seat reservations that will be displayed, will be available for a limited amount of time. Tickets cannot be saved for a long period of time without some type of payment.
Other fees such as ticket, vendor, and venue surcharges and taxes will apply to the final sum of your ticket purchase. Be aware of these charges before running your debit or credit card.
