Buy before I go?

[MichaelUK92]

Posted: 5/28/09 at 6:58am

I'm going to New York in the Summer, and need to know whether to book tickets before I arrive, as I am not aware of rush/lottery procedures/times and really want to see some shows!
I don't mind going to TKTS but really want to see Next to Normal, and 9to 5 (and possibly others) but these I have to see!

So, should I buy before I go, or risk getting them when I'm there for the week?


Thanks for comments/advice!

[jordangirl]

Posted: 5/28/09 at 7:02am

My guess is 9 to 5 will likely be available either at tkts or the box office no matter what.

next to normal may be a lot more iffy (unless you want to do a crazy early rush) depending on what happens with the Tonys...

As far as rush/lottery... There is information both on playbill.com as well as All That Chat on talkinbroadway.com.

[MichaelUK92]

Posted: 5/28/09 at 7:11am

Thanks jordangirl, I really want to see next to normal! I hope everything runs smoothly and will try a rush (If i can drag my friends along)

Do you know appropiate times to get there?

[CyCoSpAz2]

Posted: 5/28/09 at 7:58am

I would book now using discount codes (broadwaybox.com), just in case something crazy happens at the Tonys.

I don't predict either of the shows will pick up many awards, but they will both have national exposure, and you can never tell. Though both are pretty frequently on TKTS.

[MichaelUK92]

Posted: 5/28/09 at 8:10am

Don't the discount codes only go to June time?

I am going in July btw. lol :) Thanks everyone!

[Marianne2]

Posted: 5/28/09 at 11:22am

Some codes are good later than June, you just have to check. But, a lot of shows do put out new codes after one expires. Again, just keep checking back.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 5/28/09 at 11:24am

For discounts:

Playbill.com
Theatermania.com
Broadwaybox.com (the one I use most)