Broadway on a Budget?

[Remote33]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 10:03am

Hey everyone!
I'll be in the city this Sunday, and my family and I are hoping to catch a few shows. We basically only have Sunday to see anything.

Anyone know of a good, reasonably priced show to see? We still don't have tickets.

We've seen Wicked, Rent, Lion King, Jersey Boys on tour, have no interest in Legally Blonde and tried (with no luck) to get Little Mermaid tickets. It's gonna come down to whatever has tickets available on that day.

I also know about Student Rush and TKTS but don't know the actual logistics of how it works. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[uncageg]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 10:16am

Sunday In The Park With George has a matinee. ALso, off-Broadway, Fuerzabruta has an evening show.(Very fun show!) Sunday is on discount over on Theatermania. Spring Awakening is also on discount and looks like they do 2 shows. You may want to poke around here, Theatermania and Broadwaybox.

Updated On: 2/7/08 at 10:16 AM

[kate2]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 10:33am

Definitely try to get tickets to Xanadu! They have $41 onstage seats and also have a rush policy.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 10:49am

Unless it's changed, Roundabout has general rush (doable for anyone regardless of their student status ~ especially helpful when there may only be 1 student and more than 2 people) when the box office opens. I believe it's $26.50 (?) per ticket ~ usually mid or rear mezz. I think you can get 2 per person. The pairs may not be together, but you can chat at intermission and afterwards.

Updated On: 2/7/08 at 10:49 AM

[kate2]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 11:01am

Oh, I just remembered, Is He Dead? has student rush tickets for $26 each and the seats are either orchestra or front mezz. I highly recommend seeing Is He Dead?

[uncageg]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 11:05am

August: Osage County also has a limited number of $26.50 tickets for each performance.

[iactuallylikedbklyn]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 11:09am

GO FOR XANADU!

[jordangirl]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 12:04pm

OH, and in terms of TKTS, it's cash or traveler's check only. I don't think there's a limit on tickets per person ~ but I've never tried to get more than 3.

Virtually all rush is cash only.

Not sure how many of you there are, but Curtains has "partial view" seats (you don't miss that much) for $57 ~ day of. I believe that's cash or charge.

[TheBoyDownstairs]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 12:10pm

I'm seeing Passing Strange on Sunday, there is a discount code going around for $21.50 tickets in the balcony.

[Remote33]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 1:21pm

Thanks guys - I appreciate all the help.

There are 3 of us in my group, so ideally we'd like to sit together because if they only sell pairs one person will have to sit alone (which is fine but we'd rather avoid that).

How early does one have to be at the TKTS booth, and where exactly is it located?

[Corine2]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 6:00pm

Try for the Avenue Q lotto. They have lottery tickets for 21.25.
Or you can check tkts for Q.
Q is my favorite show. (As long as you are all over 12)

PS You have seen a lot of theater. I would suggest doing two shows on Sunday.
Avenue Q and Forbidden Broadway.
Forbidden Broadway has student tickets. It is so much fun.

Http://www.forbiddenbroadway.com
http://www.avenueq.com

Both have adult themes and are not for children. Updated On: 2/7/08 at 06:00 PM

[emo_geek]

Posted: 2/7/08 at 6:41pm

Oh I suggest Xanadu with out a doubt!!

[Corine2]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 12:51am

They also have 40 dollar tickets for a great farce:
IS HE DEAD. It was written by Mark Twain and it is a lot of fun.
If you like funny plays it is another must see.
http://www.ishedead.com
I also loved 39 STEPS. (Roundabout)

Updated On: 2/8/08 at 12:51 AM

[bwaygal1]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 10:32am

Go see Xanadu! It's sooo much fun!

[obsessedjb]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 10:35am

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY shouldn't be missed.

[the_musical]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 10:36am

remote - the tkts booth is on 46th Street between Broadway and 8th.

the hours are listed on the tdf website - http://www.tdf.org/TDF_SupportPage.aspx?id=68&do=v

and be prepared to show up with cash.

[uncageg]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 10:50am

From your list, it looks like you want to see musicals. If you want to see a play, I suggest August: Osage County.

[gymdudeva]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 11:34am

Spring Awakening has 2 shows that day, is almost always at TKTS, and has no bad seats. I highly recommend it, unless your parents are prudish.

I would avoid Xanadu. It's not very fun or funny.

[Hank]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 4:06pm

Other than rush or tkts, the cheapest way to shows is broadwaybox.com. They list discounts to every show that has them, and you'll see where you're seated and with no lines.
Oh, and count me in as another recommendation for Xanadu!

[george95]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 4:09pm

broadwaybox.com

schooltix.com

playbill.com---just join the playbill club for free--discounts to shows and restaurants.

[uncageg]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 4:11pm

Just checked some discounts on Theatermania and Broadway box. They both had the same offer. I have never used Broadwaybox but you can see where you are sitting when you order from Theatermania. And you can choose the seats you want from those that are available from a seating chart.

[george95]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 4:16pm

Same with playbill.com, broadwaybox.com and schooltix.com---as long as the shows are connected to telecharge, not ticketmaster, you can choose the seats, see a decent seating chart, etc.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 2/8/08 at 4:24pm

No doubt.



Reasons:

1. Original cast still intact.
2. Fun show - everyone will like it...
3. Its not long .. you can basically catch another show at 7pm for Sunday.
4. and a lot of guys here love this show...including..me!


here's for discounts:
XANADU
Broadway’s Surprise Hit Musical
As low as $56.60*
Through 4/15 - CLICK HERE!
PURE FUN. TOTAL GENIUS.

As low as $56.50* through 04/15/008.

See it for just:
$56.50*
(Orch. and Mezz.
Tues. – Thurs.)
$67.50*
(Orch. and Mezz.
Fri – Sun.)

Regular Price - $111.50*

SPECIAL $41.50 ONSTAGE SEATING IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

THREE EASY WAYS TO GET YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS:
ONLINE: Click here or visit BroadwayOffers.com and use code XUPBL83
PHONE: Call 212-947-8844 and mention code XUPBL83
IN PERSON: Print out this offer and bring it to the Helen Hayes Theatre Box Office, 240 West 44th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues).
Box Office Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm., Sun. noon-6pm.

Performance Schedule:
Tues. at 7PM, Wed. – Sat. at 8pm, Wed. & Sat. at 2pm and Sun. at 3pm


******


Hope this helps... I suggest getting an Orchestra seat as opposed to onstage seats for your first time...you can seat onstage- next time you go back.. I am sure...you'll go back... ENJOY!

J*

[Remote33]

Posted: 2/10/08 at 7:36pm

Thanks for the tips everyone! I'm currently in the city.

We caught Spring Awakening on Saturday night (SRO,which was a GREAT view) and Xanadu this afternoon, which I absolutely ADORED. We leave early Tuesday morning so it looks like this will be it for us, but both shows were well worth it - and I got Student Rush tickets for Xanadu and got great 4th row seats.

[TomMonster]

Posted: 2/10/08 at 7:41pm

There are some shows on Mondays, too!