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#1

Going to NYC

Hi all, I'm going to be going to NYC for the first time (from Australia) in December! We fly in on the 21st at night, and I have the opportunity to see shows from the 22nd to the 27th, however I have already booked some shows.

22nd night: Spring awakening

23rd matinee: Hamilton. night: The King and I

so, that leaves a matinee on the 24th (I would love to see gentleman's guide), a night show on Christmas, and the matinees and night shows on the 26th and 27th.

So I guess my question is, what are the cheapest ways to get tickets? We have a bit of a smaller budget, but I know that even though there are blackouts, there have to be some decent discounts. So far I know of the BroadwayBox Dames at Sea $90 tickets, and I know of the Curious Incident rear mezzanine seats (can anyone comment on these?). Also, what are the balconies like for An American in Paris, Something Rotten! and Gentleman's Guide?

Thanks so much!

#2

Going to NYC

Here is the updated schedule for that week: http://playbill.com/news/article/broadways-christmas-week-performance-schedule-359635

And you can find out about lotteries and rushes at http://www.broadwayforbrokepeople.com

I might have staggered Hamilton and King & I on separate days as both are pretty long, and so amazing, it might be a euphoria overload in a 9-hour period, but not a horrible problem to have. Spring Awakening is another favorite.

I'm not sure if Christmas Eve/Christmas are days when Broadway is packed or looking to fill seats, since I'm always out of town, so that will affect how you proceed. I'm sure someone on here knows which it is...

Updated On: 11/21/15 at 06:18 PM

#3

Going to NYC

I know- it's gonna be a lot of theatre for one day! I honestly wasn't planning on seeing Hamilton due to the price, but I found some resale tickets on ticketmaster for $200, so I thought: why not?

And thanks a lot for the links!

#4

Going to NYC

Does anyone know what the chances would be of going for Fun Home standing room tickets?

#5

Going to NYC

It would be very hard to make predictions on a holiday because it doesn't really necessarily follow any pattern. From my experience, theaters are usually packed during the holidays...

Fun Home does not always have standing room - I have seen days where they are not totally sold out so they don't offer it. But I don't think that would be the case here..

#6

Going to NYC

PerfidiousRaoul said: "Does anyone know what the chances would be of going for Fun Home standing room tickets?"

Good, if you go on a Friday or Saturday night. But it shows up on TodayTix often. I'd recommend downloading that, and the TKTS app just to have on hand.

Welcome to NYC! I love Australia and have been twice (the Princess Theatre is beautiful!).


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