Advice on buying tickets

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Tamerlano
#1Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/29/15 at 7:16pm

I've booked flights and hotels for a wee trip to NY at end of July. Started to look at theatre tickets and they are so expensive. Is it better to turn up to the box office on the day with my Equity Card and hope for a chance? It's just a sad homo alone looking for single tickets to a weekend of Broadway. Advice please so I don't waste money.

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karen24
#2Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/29/15 at 7:25pm

I have no idea if bringing an Equity card to the box office would help you - probably others can answer that. I think it can get you a membership to TDF which can give you discounts; check here: https://www.tdf.org/nyc/24/Eligibility-Requirements


You can also look on Broadwaybox.com for discounts; I like them because you can pick your seats in advance.


Of course there is also the TKTS booth in Times Square for same-day ticket discounts. 


Hope this helps a little!


Maggie-the-schnoodle

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promisespromises2
#2Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/29/15 at 7:28pm

Rush for tickets! I live in VA, and when my friend and I come up for a weekend theatre binge we are constantly checking TDF and asking around about how the rush has been for shows.

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Melissa25
#3Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/29/15 at 11:19pm

The weekly Rush report could help you plan. Have fun!


Rush report 6/28

neonlightsxo
#4Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/30/15 at 9:27am

Bringing your Equity card to a Broadway box office will not get you a discount.

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BIG BALONEY
#5Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/30/15 at 10:57am

There are more discounts to shows in New York than stars on Hollywood Boulevard.  I see most shows at least 60% off.  

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CatastrophicDay
#6Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/30/15 at 11:10am

I agree with the above posters - just go in for rush or maybe lottery. Not sure that Equity would help.

One other consideration is that it's much easier to rush for shows that aren't doing as well at the box office. If you absolutely want to see a very popular show, you may be better off buying in advance.

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ErinDillyFan
#7Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/30/15 at 11:32am

I have used http://www.broadwaybox.com/ in the past to get some very good discounts.  My experience has been these tickets usually are main floor in the 1st 4 rows to extreme sides.  


Last time I went I booked weekend shows with the family.  But, Wed & Thurs I saw 4 shows with Rush or Standing room tickets all roughly $35.  My Rush tickets for Rocky were 2nd row just in from the aisle so, I was closer to the fight scene than those that had premium seats on stage.  For Bullets over Broadway I was 1st row 3 seats in from the left.  I am 6'2" so had no problem seeing over the lip of the stage, but shorter people probably would.  For Violet I was in the last row of the balcony.  For Beautiful, I did stand room for a matinee.  We stood behind the last row of the balcony, but for the 2nd act the ushers found all us seats.  I got seats on the main floor in the 8th row, but moved to the 9th row, because the other standing room guy that was put next to me was 6'4" and the 2 5' women behind us asked to swap seats so they could see.


Just check ahead of time if the shows you want to see have Rush policies.  Some, you have to get early morning of the show, so plan ahead and be there early ahead of the others as they often have limited rush, others go on sale an hour or 2 before the show.  I did rush/standing room the week before Memorial day.  Not sure how many people will be getting in line early in summer when school is out.  Or if fewer shows will have rush tickets in the summer.


Good Luck!

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dramamama611
#8Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/30/15 at 12:26pm

And it really depends on WHICH shows you are hoping to catch. Some will not have any discounts. 


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Phillypinto
#9Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/30/15 at 12:50pm

try online lottery for Fun Home and Something Rotten! For Aladdin, Book of Mormon, Kinky Boots, and Matilda, the lotteries are at the theatre.


Use my fabulous TodayTix code: JEYCY

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bwmt11ks
#10Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/30/15 at 6:25pm

You should download the TodayTix App for free on your SmartPhone.... You can buy tickets about a week ahead at a steep discount!


You can use Use code XIUEY at checkout to SAVE $20 off your First order, too!


GOod luck!

amaklo
#11Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/30/15 at 9:12pm

www.theatermania.com/broadway/discount-tickets


There are restrictions and black out dates, but it's worth a try.

Carmilla
#12Advice on buying tickets
Posted: 6/30/15 at 11:17pm

Also check http://broadwayforbrokepeople.com/ for rush and lotto info.