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Ultimate Guide: How to Get Cheap Broadway Tickets Online
Discover the best tips and platforms for acquiring discounted tickets to the most acclaimed Broadway shows.
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If you’re from out of town (or even a New Yorker who normally avoids the theatre district), securing coveted seats to blockbuster musicals, plays, and other live shows on Broadway can be confusing.
But with a bit of planning, it’s more accessible than ever to buy Broadway tickets to some of the most successful shows — like Hamilton, Wicked, and Chicago. Right now, we’re seeing a lot of stars on stage that have gone on to win Tony Awards, from Darren Criss in Best Musical winner Maybe Happy Ending, to Jonathan Groff in Just In Time. If you don’t want to wait in line for hours to secure tickets at the box office, be kept on hold while calling a ticket service, or pay a million extra fees, we’ve got the best tips on how to find the best tickets to Tony Award-winning shows from the comfort of your home.
But with a bit of planning, it’s more accessible than ever to buy Broadway tickets to some of the most successful shows — like Hamilton, Wicked, and Chicago. Right now, we’re seeing a lot of stars on stage that have gone on to win Tony Awards, from Darren Criss in Best Musical winner Maybe Happy Ending, to Jonathan Groff in Just In Time. If you don’t want to wait in line for hours to secure tickets at the box office, be kept on hold while calling a ticket service, or pay a million extra fees, we’ve got the best tips on how to find the best tickets to Tony Award-winning shows from the comfort of your home.
How to Buy Broadway Tickets? You don’t need to be in New York to order tickets physically.
There are still a couple of things to keep in mind when researching the availability and pricing for the shows you want to go to, so keep these in mind before showtime. For a complete list of current and upcoming Broadway shows, we recommend checking out Broadway.org first, the Broadway League’s official online site for all the theatre information you’ll need. This will give you a good idea of which shows are open, a theatre district map, and details about the shows. You can always call up ticket vendors on the phone, like Telecharge and even Ticketmaster, if at the very least, to check show dates, times, and what price point different seats are going for. And if you crave an adrenaline rush, or if you’re only a few subway stops away, buying tickets in person from the theater’s box office lets you select the performance date and time you want to see, often without additional handling fees. That being said, most box offices are only open between 12 p.m. and curtain call for the show at the theatre, so it’ll be a bit of a mad dash.
There are still a couple of things to keep in mind when researching the availability and pricing for the shows you want to go to, so keep these in mind before showtime. For a complete list of current and upcoming Broadway shows, we recommend checking out Broadway.org first, the Broadway League’s official online site for all the theatre information you’ll need. This will give you a good idea of which shows are open, a theatre district map, and details about the shows. You can always call up ticket vendors on the phone, like Telecharge and even Ticketmaster, if at the very least, to check show dates, times, and what price point different seats are going for. And if you crave an adrenaline rush, or if you’re only a few subway stops away, buying tickets in person from the theater’s box office lets you select the performance date and time you want to see, often without additional handling fees. That being said, most box offices are only open between 12 p.m. and curtain call for the show at the theatre, so it’ll be a bit of a mad dash.
What’s the Best Way to Buy Broadway Tickets Online? There are a few primary online ticket vendors used by Broadway theaters, including Telecharge, Vivid Seats, Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, and TodayTix.
In general, ticket prices will range anywhere from $20-$700+ dollars (although the higher end skews almost exclusively towards buzzy celeb castings, like the production of Waiting for Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter), depending on where you’re sitting, performance dates, and times. Expect a premium for ticket prices on high-capacity days, like weekend evenings, and for seats in the floor and lower-level mezzanine sections. You can always check online for discounted Broadway tickets, including group discounts, student discounts, standing-room discounts, and rush tickets, which most theaters frequently offer.
In general, ticket prices will range anywhere from $20-$700+ dollars (although the higher end skews almost exclusively towards buzzy celeb castings, like the production of Waiting for Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter), depending on where you’re sitting, performance dates, and times. Expect a premium for ticket prices on high-capacity days, like weekend evenings, and for seats in the floor and lower-level mezzanine sections. You can always check online for discounted Broadway tickets, including group discounts, student discounts, standing-room discounts, and rush tickets, which most theaters frequently offer.
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The Grammy-winning rapper recently made her Broadway debut in the fan-favorite production, making history as the first woman to take on the role of Harold Zidler. Critics have been quick to praise her turn, with Vibe Magazine describing her performance as “a dynamic run that showcases both her versatility and lasting star power.” Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the play is set in 1959 and follows a family’s move to Hawkins, Indiana, where a new student, Henry Creel (who later becomes Vecna in the Netflix series), introduces a darkness that threatens both their lives and the town itself. Inspired by the book Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, Hamilton opened on Broadway in 2015, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and has since gone on to win 11 Tony Awards and garner a special filmed version of the original cast performance, now streaming on Disney+.
The Grammy-winning rapper recently made her Broadway debut in the fan-favorite production, making history as the first woman to take on the role of Harold Zidler. Critics have been quick to praise her turn, with Vibe Magazine describing her performance as “a dynamic run that showcases both her versatility and lasting star power.” Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the play is set in 1959 and follows a family’s move to Hawkins, Indiana, where a new student, Henry Creel (who later becomes Vecna in the Netflix series), introduces a darkness that threatens both their lives and the town itself. Inspired by the book Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, Hamilton opened on Broadway in 2015, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and has since gone on to win 11 Tony Awards and garner a special filmed version of the original cast performance, now streaming on Disney+.
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Buying and reserving tickets online is still one of the easiest ways to see a Broadway show without the hassle or extra steps of the box office.
Buying and reserving tickets online is still one of the easiest ways to see a Broadway show without the hassle or extra steps of the box office.
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