New York Broadway Shows
... secrets to half price New York Theater tickets
New York Broadway Shows comprise some of the the best plays and musicals in the world. To be a NYC Broadway Show, a show must run in one of the 39 theaters considered Broadway houses, and only these NYC Broadway shows are eligible for Tony Awards. Before we get into the 39 NYC Broadway Shows and how to get half price tickets, I'm going to let you in on a real New York Insider Broadway Tip...
Off Broadway Shows - the real "Must Sees"
A real New Yorker knows to never underestimate the entertainment value of an Off Broadway Show! These shows are run in the hundreds of other theaters and playhouses around New York City and are much cheaper than their Broadway counterparts.
RENT - Adam and Idina on the left
One of the very first Off Broadway Shows I attended was to support two high school friends of mine, Adam Pascal and Idina Menzel, both of whom I'd heard sing all through our school years. The musical, a rock opera, got rave reviews and went on to become the famous New York Broadway Show, RENT. Idina then went on to star in Aida and as Elphaba in the Broadway musical Wicked. Adam has since performed in Aida and Cabaret and both continue to have very successful musical and acting careers.
Which would you rather do? Pay $200 per ticket to see it on Broadway after the reviews or pay $20 to see the show on it's true opening night...
See Ticketmaster for a list of upcoming Off-Broadway Shows and don't forget to check discount Broadway tickets and Hot Broadway Tickets for discount codes. Sign up for the NYC Insider Scoop to get discounts delivered to you.
NYC Insider Tip - Matinée or Evening Show?
NYC Broadway show evening performances start at 8pm and shows usually run 2.5-3 hours, so prepare to eat dinner either at 6:00 pm or 11:00 pm. Consider your day plans before you commit to a show time.
A matinée may just be the ideal time (it's my favorite), especially for kids. You may find it preferable to make the most of your morning and take in the sights, enjoy a leisurely lunch or picnic in Central Park, be in the show from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and get out in time for a cocktail, or to head back to your room to relax and shower before heading out for an amazing night on the town!
New York Broadway Shows - Getting Tickets
For evening performances, New York Broadway Show Tickets, on average, run $65-$125 for regular seating and $300 for premium seating. Sometimes a Matinée is less expensive and they are usually performed on Wednesday and Sunday at 2:00pm.
Since Half Price Broadway Tickets for New York Broadway Shows are usually only available on the day of the show, don't forget to check discount Broadway tickets and hot Broadway tickets for discount codes. Sign up for the NYC Insider Scoop to get discounts delivered to you. I've also seen many half price Broadway tickets at GoldStar Events, even as low as $20. It's free to join, but you have to be a member to see their discount prices.
New York Broadway Shows - Discount Tickets
New York Broadway Theater District MapFor half price NYC Broadway shows, TKTS Discount Booths offer tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway shows at up to 50% off.
The Theater Development Fund (TDF) runs the program and operates three TKTS Discount Booths in New York: Times Square (Duffy Palace - Broadway and 47th St, see map), South Street Seaport and Downtown Brooklyn.
All TKTS tickets are sold on the day of the NYC Broadway show (except some matinées sold the day before) and each booth keeps it's own hours. Be there at least an hour before the booths open to get the best seats to the best shows! Check TKTS to see which shows offered discount tickets last week.
If you're really out for a bargain and willing to wait until the last minute, check Broadway Rush and Standing Room Only Policies. You may luck out with $20 front row seats!
There are always coupons and discounts made available for New York Broadway Shows. Look for them at the Visitor Centers, in the airport, at your hotel, in Delis, supermarkets, emails and the paper.
Ticket Websites
If you go directly to any of the 39 theater's websites to purchase tickets, they will likely refer you to either Ticketmaster or Telecharge. Another list of all New York Broadway Shows and Off Broadway Shows is at Playbill.com. It is free to join and they regularly offer specials and discount tickets.
Other standard websites for tickets, showtimes, seating charts and listings are listed below. Please read my tips for buying tickets online on the Tickets page.
- Ticketmaster
- Broadway.com
- Broadway Box (many discount codes available)
- StubHub
- Craigslist New York
Broadway Inner Circle
Want Prime Seats for New York Broadway Shows, a VIP entrance and maybe reservations at the hottest restaurant in town? Maybe you want to go backstage and meet the cast or Producer? Perks like these obviously do not come cheap, but for the full VIP treatment, check out Broadway Inner Circle.
Related Pages: Hot Broadway Tickets, Half Price Broadway Tickets, Discount Broadway Tickets New York, NYC Events by Month, Broadway Musical Wicked, Rock of Ages Broadway
Return from New York Broadway Shows to NYC Travel Guide Home Page
Half Price Broadway Tickets
Getting half price Broadway tickets, New York Yankees tickets and US Open Tickets is easy. You just have to know where to look.
Discount Broadway Tickets New York
There are always dozens of Discount Broadway Tickets New York available to both locals and visitors. Here is a partial list of online discount codes.
Broadway Musical Wicked
When it comes to the Broadway Musical Wicked, I am totally biased, since I saw it on opening night and went to school with Idina Menzel, but...
Rock of Ages Broadway
In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80's. Read the NYC Insider Guide review and see a video of Rock of Ages on Broadway.
In the Heights Broadway
In the Heights Broadway musical, winner of four Tony Awards, tells the universal story of a vibrant community in Manhattan's Washington Heights. Read the NYC Insider Guide review and see a video of In the Heights.
New York City Broadway Coupons
There are two Visitor Centers in NYC with hundreds of New York City Coupons and they are worth a visit, especially if you are staying near Midtown or Times Square.
Thank you for visiting the NYC Insider Guide ...welcome to our city and I hope you love it as much as I do!
- 
Welcome to New York City!
