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Before you pay full freight plus fees, give one of these approaches a try.
Want to book tickets from your phone?
In Times Square?
Go to the TKTS booth.
Operated bythe nonprofit TDF, TKTS offers a variety of same-day or next-day tickets at a discount.
Have flexibility on timing?
Sounds like a lottery is right for you.
Many use TodayTix or their own Telecharge websites, whileHamilton, beingHamilton, has itsown app.
Up early?
Have a specific show in mind?
Join its mailing list.
Dont care which show you see?
It can be fun if youre feeling reckless and/or are fine seeingChicagofor the tenth time.
Buying tickets at the last minute?
Getting good deals just requires keeping an eye out and moving fast.
Planning to see shows regularly?
If youre under a certain age, its worth checking if they have memberships geared toward young patrons.
Anyone under 35 can join MTCs free 30 Under 35 program,which includes two $30 tickets.
Playwrights Horizons hasYoung and Student Memberships, and Lincoln Center hasLincTix for 18-to-35-year-olds.
Meet the requirements?
Join TDF
If youreeligible, it’s possible for you to join TDF for discounted tickets.
Fine with paying full price?
Okay, Moneybags, maybe take a walk.
Hey, thats not nothing!
*This post originally mentioned the South Street Seaport TKTS booth, which is no longer operating.
Anyone downtown should start withthe TKTS app.
