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I've never been excited about spending a lot of money about seeing a Broadway performance. I'm not even a big Broadway buff, but I'd like to take my wife on a date and see something more....mainstream. Something like
Rent
Lion King
Oliver Twist
Phantom of the Opera
Or even a musical sampling of Andrew Lloyd Webber's biggest hits
Something with years or even decades of history that most Americans would have at least heard of - you get the point.
1. How much do people pay for decent seats if money is no object?
2. How much do the normal pay? I refuse to pay $200 a ticket for a 2 hour show. For that kind of money, I could have gone to friggin Disneyland for two days and eaten snacks!
3. How can I get tickets for cheap? Is there an online web site like Fandango for Broadway that lists specials? Or do I have to line up at some booth and take whatever plays/tickets are available? Are there some last-minute specials where everything is 35% off like they do with cruise ships? Or is it more like an airline where the tickets are more expensive the later you book?
*I am willing to wait a long time (up to 12 months) to see the plays of my choice if it means I'm saving some bucks.
I just found this "TKTS" booth on the internet. Do people know what plays are going to sold before they show up that day, or do you just have to go there and look at the listings on a day-to-day basis?
Rent
Lion King
Oliver Twist
Phantom of the Opera
Or even a musical sampling of Andrew Lloyd Webber's biggest hits
I don’t mean to be a snob, but these are tourist shows. They’re designed to lure tourist who pay dearly for them. There are much cheaper ways of seeing shows on Broadway, but they’re usually for lesser-known (though arguably much better) shows.
I suggest coming to the city for the weekend. Plan other things to do. Do some research on a variety of shows that might interest you, and then go to TKTS on the day of the performance and see what you can get. If you absolutely must see The Lion King on a particular night it will cost you.
I don’t mean to be a snob, but these are tourist shows. They’re designed to lure tourist who pay dearly for them. There are much cheaper ways of seeing shows on Broadway, but they’re usually for lesser-known (though arguably much better) shows.
I suggest coming to the city for the weekend. Plan other things to do. Do some research on a variety of shows that might interest you, and then go to TKTS on the day of the performance and see what you can get. If you absolutely must see The Lion King on a particular night it will cost you.
That doesn't even make sense saying they are tourist shows...No they are well put together plays that don't need to sell discounted tickets because they sell out regarding how much tickets they are. You are paying to see a show that has amazing acting, costumes, and is entertaining. Just like seeing a concert or the opera.
I just found this "TKTS" booth on the internet. Do people know what plays are going to sold before they show up that day, or do you just have to go there and look at the listings on a day-to-day basis?
You need to go there on the day of the show and see what listings are available for that particular day.
Also check out your local NYC public library. Sometimes at the information desks they have little bookmark size flyers that give discounts to certain Broadway shows.
(TDF is the same organization that runs the Ticket booth and the online discount ticket service. Cost is $30 per year and their are some requirements for membership. Once a member you have access to a very large list that changes hour by hour. But you cannot get tickets for something too far in the future.)
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