Affordable Broadway Shows: Discover Five Methods for Substantial Savings on Stage Productions
In the heart of New York City, finding affordable Broadway tickets doesn't have to be a daunting task. This guide will introduce you to various methods for securing discounted Broadway tickets, making your dream of experiencing the magic of Broadway more accessible than ever.
Broadway Week
One of the most popular and affordable ways to see multiple shows is during Broadway Week. This biannual event offers a 2-for-1 ticket deal to many Broadway shows for a limited time. Keep an eye on the official website to find out when tickets go on sale.
Kids' Night on Broadway
Families can take advantage of Kids' Night on Broadway, a biannual 2-for-1 Broadway ticket deal that offers free or significantly discounted tickets for kids when adults purchase full-price tickets to selected shows. To get on the info list, sign up for the Broadway Fan Club.
TKTS Ticket Booths
Located in Times Square and Lincoln Center, TKTS ticket booths offer same-day theater tickets at up to 50% off for many Broadway shows. Although you'll need to wait in line, these booths have a wide variety of available shows. Using the TKTS app can help plan your visit with real-time availability.
TodayTix Lotteries
TodayTix offers digital lotteries for popular shows, where you can enter to win deeply discounted tickets, sometimes as low as $10-$40, with a random draw before each performance.
Discount Ticket Sites
Websites like BroadwayBox, TheaterMania, Playbill, NYTIX, and SeatGeek provide promo codes, rush tickets, lotteries, standing-room-only tickets, and last-minute deals for discounted Broadway tickets. Printing out discount codes from these sites can help avoid service fees when purchasing tickets.
Additional Discount Methods
- Rush Tickets: Day-of-performance tickets sold at a deep discount, either in-person or via apps, though not all shows participate.
- Standing Room Only (SRO) Tickets: For sold-out shows, these are cheap tickets that let you stand at the back of the theater with a view of the stage.
- New York Theatre Sale: Seasonal ticket sales offering tickets starting at $50 to popular shows for a limited time.
To maximize savings, shop around across these platforms, consider less popular times or seats, and be flexible with show choices and times. Signing up for newsletters from discount sites can also alert you to special offers and lotteries.
During Broadway Week, to avoid additional fees, you can go directly to the box office. Seating restrictions and blackout dates apply during Broadway Week.
Raven Snook contributed additional reporting to this article.
- For home-and-garden enthusiasts and Broadway lovers alike, don't forget to check out deals-and-discounts on discount ticket sites such as BroadwayBox, TheaterMania, Playbill, NYTIX, and SeatGeek for promo codes, rush tickets, lotteries, standing-room-only tickets, and last-minute deals on Broadway shows.
- Enhance your lifestyle by exploring various shopping options during Broadway Week, Kids' Night on Broadway, or through TKTS Ticket Booths, where you can secure 2-for-1 ticket deals, significant discounts, or even win deeply discounted tickets for popular Broadway shows.
