Easy Guide To Buy Cheap Broadway Tickets
We all know theater is quite expensive around here, but it’s one of those things in your “I gotta do this when I visit NYC” list. Now just because it’s costly, it doesn’t mean you don’t get a chance to do it. Like I said, winning the lottery is one of the options, but there are many other ways. It only takes a little time and a few bucks to find a good play and a decent seat! – By Mariana Guido
Apps
Other applications also do the job of looking for bargains for you such as TodayTix, ShowTickets,Tiqets, Telecharge, TKTS, Ticketmaster, Linctix or Hiptix.
Another great option for last minute tickets is StubHub.
Some shows like Hamilton or Harry Potter and The Cursed Child run the lottery on their own app. You’ll be asked to create an account to try your luck.
Broadway For Broke People
This is my go-to website for picking a musical. It has all the information you need: shows, theaters, opening or closing dates, performance schedule and all the actions you can take to purchase the cheapest tickets available.
Broadway Roulette
This one is pretty cool! Go to their page now and cross off 4 shows you would NOT like to see. Fill in the gaps with your info such as name, phone, type of shows you prefer (play or musical) and the day you want to attend. Tickets range from $49 to $59 and you’ll pay a $9 service fee. The company will choose a play and a seat for you. The only thing is you’ll have to be open minded and accept what you get. Or pay extra $5 for ticketflex – which allow you to request to change the date or reassign your tickets to a friend until 2 PM the day before your show.
Broadway Week 2 for 1
Every year New York provides a semiannual event which allows you to buy two tickets for the price of one. Meaning, it’s a great opportunity to see 2 shows with 50% discount! It usually occurs in September but sales start in August. Plan your trip accordingly.
Old School
If you’re not much into tech, it’s okay. There are options for you too. In these scenarios, you must head to the theater in person to try General Rush or SRO (Standing Room Only). If they have any room available, admissions will be sold for a lower fare.
TKTS
Located in three addresses, buy tickets for the same day in one of the TKTS booths. Avoid Times Square if you don’t want to deal with long (yet not so slow) lines. My advice is to go to the South Street Seaport or Lincoln Center locations as you get to see other awesome neighborhoods of NYC. Locations:
– TKTS Times Square – 7th Ave · (212) 912-9770 – Closes 8PM
– TKTS Lincoln Center – 61 W 62nd St – (212) 912-9770 – Closes 7PM
– TKTS South Street Seaport – 190 Front St · (212) 912-9770 – Closes 6PM
– By Mariana Guido
Free admission to attractions
One of the best ways to visit all the paid attractions in NYC is buying a discount pass such as CityPass, Sightseeing Pass and New York Pass. They offer a lot of attractions with a great discount so after using the pass a few times it’s basically free.
