Info about Broadway Shows
Get the best deals on Broadway show tickets
There are very few streets in New York that have gained as much popularity as Broadway has in New York City. The Theatre District, which also commonly called as The Great White Way, has approximately twenty momentous theaters. It really doesn’t matter if you have planned to see the latest hit running in cinemas or other less-popular shows that are running in other off-Broadway theaters, there is nothing that can be compared with a Broadway show.
To buy a ticket for a Broadway show, there are various ways that you can make use of. The simplest and the easiest way will be to buy tickets from either the Ticketmaster or Broadway. These can also be useful if you plan to purchase the tickets in advance. If you are new to the city and are staying at a hotel, you can use the services of your hotel manager or caretaker to get the ticket to a Broadway show. And if the show is a very popular one, you will actually have to rely on his services. Tickets for the same day performances can be a little difficult to get, however you can still try your luck at the Times Square Theater Center (also popularly known as the TKTS booth) that is located at the 47th Street. You can also visit the Broadway to see if you can get one there.
The disadvantage of going to these places to buy tickets is that you will probably have to wait in line. This can also be of advantage to you since you can have the tickets at a discounted price. Broadway show tickets bought from these places can be bought at discounts ranging from twenty five to nearly fifty percent. The list of available shows can be seen on the marquees placed outside the ticket booths. The shows change every day, and sometimes even during the day. Tickets from the TKTS booth can only be bought by paying cash.
There are other options too if you wish to buy Broadway show tickets at discounted or low prices. There are rush as well as standing room only tickets that can be purchased at bargain prices. Rush tickets are the preferred choice when it comes to buying cheap tickets. These can be bought when the box office opens or only a few hours prior to the production. These tickets can be bought at a price of $20-$25 per ticket. There are some theaters that require a student ID card before letting anyone for the rush shows. However, there are box offices that only accept cash for these tickets. So the next time you go in for these Broadway shows, be prepared.
Since the shows change almost every day and sometimes also during the day, it is advised that you call the box office for any further information about the show. This can be of help if the performance running at a particular theater is just about to change. Additionally, Talkin Broadway keeps an updated listing of all the rush and standing room only performances.