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How to Buy Broadway Tickets
If you are planning a trip to New York City you might want to take in a Broadway show. Once you have decided which show you are interested in seeing, you will need to purchase tickets. This guide will help provide you with information on how to buy Broadway tickets. -
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Purchasing Cheap Broadway Tickets Online
This video features information from Rich ‘The Ticketman’ Gladstone, who has worked in the Broadway industry for decades and shares his expertise on how to obtain cheap Broadway tickets online through the website Applause-tickets.com. He talks about how the Broadway industry works, allowing ticket venders and companies to purchase tickets at a discount, then turn around and sell them to consumers for less than face value, even after they have added a service charge.
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Introduction
Are you planning a trip to New York City? Do you need an activity that the entire family can enjoy? If so, you might want to consider attending a Broadway show. You will have many shows to pick from, and can reserve tickets months in advance or on the day of the show. This guide will provide you with all the necessary information on how to buy Broadway tickets. -
Step 1: Plan Ahead
If you know you will be traveling to New York and want to take in a Broadway show, then why not plan ahead? If you have the exact dates you will be in the city, you can perform some preliminary research on which shows will be on Broadway at that time and what type of availability there is. Many shows sell tickets months in advance, so once you know a specific date and show you want to see, you can proceed by visiting the show's website for more detailed information. -
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Step 2: Purchase Tickets Online
Once you have a show in mind and the dates you are able to go, you will want to begin searching for the best possible seats at the most affordable cost. Keep in mind, sometimes the cheapest way to take in a Broadway show is to make purchases on the day of the show or through a kiosk. However, you also run the risk of sold out shows or bad seats. If you decide to go the online route, however, you are able to plan ahead and seek out good deals at the same time. You can:
- Obtain tickets from the show's official website
- Visit websites such as Playbill or Theatermania, as both often have good bargains for shows
- Purchase tickets from a third party via websites like eBay or Craigslist. This is an excellent way to save some money since people often overbuy tickets or purchase tickets only to realize they can no longer attend a show.
Step 3: Buy Tickets from a Kiosk
Once you arrive in New York City, there are two kiosks that offer Broadway tickets on the day of the show at 25% to 50% off the regular price. Keep in mind that many of the most popular shows may not be available, nor the best seats, but since tickets are released several times throughout the day you may get lucky. Prepare to stand in line for up to an hour or more as well. This might not seem ideal, but people are still able to get great deals and excellent seats to popular shows. However, there is no real way to gage the likelihood of this or the best time to stand in line.Kiosks are located in Time Square at 47th and Broadway and in the Financial district at the corner of Front and Johns Street.
Step 4: Obtain Tickets at the Box Office
If you do not have luck at the kiosks, or decide at the last minute that you want to check out a show, many Broadway shows offer Standing Room Only tickets 30 minutes before the show begins. These can be obtained at the show's box office, and usually cost $25.00Conclusion
If you are planning a trip to New York City, you will probably consider taking in a Broadway show. However, don't get discouraged if you go online and discover your favorite show is sold out or is entirely too expensive. For those last minute planners, or if you want to save money, there are many options available to you. By following the above tips, you will be on your way to Broadway excitement in no time!
