By Linda Emma
Tickets for Sale
Scoring good tickets to a Broadway shows is a snap if you have the money. But if you're willing to be a little flexible, you can save yourself a lot of dough and still find yourself center orchestra for a big Broadway hit. Start by deciding what show you want to see and when you want to see it--but keep some backup choices in mind.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step 1
Choose a play. Go to Broadway.com or pick up The New York Times and review its theater section. Familiarize yourself with the current offerings and choose your play(s). Unless you have your heart set on a particular show, choose several to expand your pricing, seating and date options.
Step 2
TKTS in Times Square
Go to a TKTS station in New York City. The most well-known and visible TKTS venue is in Times Square, but they are also located at South Street Seaport and downtown Brooklyn. This is the best way to get Broadway tickets at the best price. The locations sell same day tickets at up to 50 percent off face value. While the Times Square location only sells tickets for same-day shows, the Seaport and Brooklyn location also sell matinee performances for next-day shows. TKTS accepts cash, credit cards, traveler's checks and TKTS gift certificates.
Step 3
Go to the box office of the theater where the show is playing. The advantages of going straight to the box office are that you can pick your date and seat from the best available, and you will pay no handling fees.
Step 4
Ask the concierge at your hotel. If your unplanned trip has you staying a New York City hotel, your concierge can get you tickets to even "sold out" Broadway shows. However, the privilege will come with a hefty price tag.
Step 5
Plan ahead. If you are looking for Broadway tickets for a future trip to New York City, there are plenty of ticket sales outfits that can get you to whichever play you want to see. Bear in mind that the hottest shows can sell upward of a year in advance, and that buying online from sites like Ticketmaster or Broadway.com will cost you the price of the ticket plus their service fees.
Step 6
Purchase tickets from discount sites like Stubhub or from individuals offering their seats for sale on Craigslist or eBay. Just be cautious when dealing with people you do not know--unsavory people abound in cyberspace.
Resources
About the Author:
Linda Emma is a freelance writer with more than 20 years experience in media and business environments. The author of "Prime Meridian,” Emma also assists private clients in marketing and promotions, blogging and producing newsletter content. She works with writing students at a private New England college, and holds a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Northeastern University, Boston.
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