I've noticed that a lot of people here are able to go to EVERY Broadway show, some twice or three times a week. Do you guys get discounts or are you all completely super-rich with a lot of money to blow?
And that such things exist are wonderful. I used to think I was breaking the bank on every trip I made to the city, but between TDF, Hiptix, and TKTS (for only one show) on my last trip, I saw 9 shows in 7 days for $250.
After looking back at what I spent, it makes me wonder why I don't travel up north more!
They exist for now.I remember when printed "twofers" used to be 1/2 off. TDF prices have risen as have Broadway Box
Eventually the discounts will get smaller & smaller much like food which looks the same but gives you an ounce or 2 less in the same container. This is like the death of a 1000 cuts.
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Also, it's worth it to note that a few of the posters (i.e. the trolls and liars) probably don't see half the shows they say they do, and merely go on about how bad they are simply to annoy and feel empowered.
Discount codes, discount flyers, free tickets from friends, etc. If you play it right you won't have to pay full price for much.
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TDF, discount codes, the occasional rush/lotto (though work makes it hard for me to do those except on weekends).
I generally only pay full price for one or two shows a year. Last season it was Young Frankenstein (oops) and The Little Mermaid (double oops). This season coming up, it looks like its going to be Equus (which I already bought full price $116.50 tickets for) and Billy Elliot. With the exception of a couple of musicals last year that I had to use discounts for (and the aforementioned full price shows) I was able to see everything I wanted to via TDF. It's amazing how much you can see with that service, if you're patient.
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I use discount codes. If I lived in the city I'd probably use TKTS but since I'm over an hour away I prefer broadwaybox.com.
I also see more shows than I used to because I gave up waiting for my friends to be "free". I just started going on my own and never regretted it.
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