General tkts questions

I did a search for tkts on the board, but the search only came up with threads pertaining to certain shows. I hope its okay I started a new thread! I've never gone to the tkts booth before, and was planning on giving it a try for a matinée this Sunday and I had a couple of questions...

What is generally the discount given? 50%? 30%? Less? I know they don't except credit cards so I want to be sure I have enough cash handy.

Do they offer discounts for matinées? And if so what time should I go to the booth?

I'm sure weekends are much busier than during the work week so is there usually a good selection of shows on weekends? Im assuming this weekend will be even busier with all the Tony noms announced!

The website mentioned something about a temporary location in the Marriott Marquis hotel- is the booth on 46th still open?

According to their site: they open on Sundays at 11.

I would be there at 10 at the LATEST...I would aim for 9:30. Bring a book, your MP3 or great conversation.

Once they open up, the line moves pretty quickly. Before they officially open, the "boards" will list what's available. Once you get to a ticket window, they expect you to know what you want.

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Read dramamama611's post for time.

And yes, until just before curtain.

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My question was essentially the same as the original poster, so this thread was very helpful, but is it really necessary to get to the booth that early for a Sunday matinee? Would I still be able to get tickets to a show 1-2 hours before it starts? We are going to try a lottery first, so the tkts booth is really a "back-up." What shows do you think will still be left at say noon-1pm?

Thanks for replying! The particular shows we're interested in for that day don't sell out so we'll be happy grabbing whatever seats are left. Whether we run to the tkts booth or just get them at the theater box office with a discount code handy, we should be fine... I just needed some reassurance, so thank you!