Best place to purchase Tickets

[Dave13]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:00pm

As I have mentioned, I am planning on being in NYC on July 1. Of course, Book of Mormon tickets are sold out.

Debating whether to do SRO or just purchase a ticket second-hand.

If I just purchase a ticket and pay the premium, where should I look? I have been looking at StubHub, and prices are a little high right now.

I have read comments that it is possible to purchase tickets the day or week of the show. I have heard about the lottery, but I have heard of some premiums seats being sold directly from the Box Office. Any have any suggestions on this?

Updated On: 6/14/11 at 01:00 PM

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:01pm

At least with SRO you're guaranteed it's not a scam.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:02pm

What shows do you want to see? Because with most of them you be fine just going to the box office and saving a fortune in fees.

[ahhrealmonsters]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:07pm

NEVER go through third party sites, like Broadway.com. If you want to buy them online, go through Telecharge or Ticketmaster. Yes, you're paying a ****load of fees, but you're getting them through the source. In NYC, go directly to the box office or TKTS. Buying them on the street will most likely be a scam. I've heard of people paying upwards of $50 in fees through third-party sites and tourist centers.

[Dave13]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:13pm

Well definitely Book of Mormon. Just need help on these tickets.

Have tickets to Lion King (no comment).

Still undecided between Catch me if you Can, MotherF in the Hat, or How to Succeed. I think I can still get tix through the Box Office on these.

Updated On: 6/14/11 at 01:13 PM

[CurtisB]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:14pm

I wouldn't stand in line at TKTS. You can get discounted tickets on broadwaybox.com and save the hassle of Times Square. That's where I buy all of mine when I don't do a rush/lotto.

[whatever2]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:25pm

apoligies in advance if i've misunderstood, but i don't think any of these responses answer the OP's main question ... s/he is looking for a reputable source for re-sale of tickets to clearly sold-out shows like BoM.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:29pm

Has anyone suggested the cancellation line? It usually forms about 5 or 6 PM on the night of the show.

[dreaming]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:35pm

How about trying through Broadway Cares/EFA? They have ticket packages available and at least you know the tickets are genuine and the profit is going to a worthy cause. (I looked at Givenik, but they don't have Book of Mormon listed.)

Here's the link for BC/EFA:
BC/EFA Tix

[whatever2]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:37pm

just thought of this: very hit-or-miss, but craig's list sometimes includes postings from people with last minute schedule conflicts who can't use their tickets.

(it also includes postings from all sorts of scammers, of course -- some even members of Congress, apparently -- but i've bought and sold through their tickets forum several times without incident. just be careful, use common sense, and have tickets in one hand when the cash leaves the other!)

[whatever2]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 1:39pm

dreaming's suggestion is even better!!!!!

[Dave13]

Posted: 6/14/11 at 2:17pm

Thanks guys.

As whatever2 indicated, I am mostly looking for an outlet to purchase tickets for a sold out show like Book of Mormon.

I might try craigslist, but that is definitely a risk. Broadwaybox.com looks like it might be better than StubHub.

I called BC/EFA tickets on Dreaming's suggestion, and they are sold out. Thanks for the suggestion. Definitely use this in the future.

Updated On: 6/14/11 at 02:17 PM

[Dano454]

Posted: 6/15/11 at 1:29pm

South Street Seaport has a TKTS booth as well that doesn't have ALL the shows on discount, but the line is MUCH easier to handle. The time I went I showed up about 20 minutes early (before it opened) and got fantastic seats without waiting for a while after they finally opened.