How to see as many shows as cheaply as possible?
How to see as many shows as cheaply as possible?
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#1How to see as many shows as cheaply as possible?
Posted: 6/4/11 at 6:03amI currently reside in LA but am moving to DC. As it's a short(ish) commute to NYC and I have a free place to stay there, I'm considering seeing as many shows as possible. However, I'll be on a pretty tight budget and, while I know certain shows have rush tickets, I want to ensure that I'll be able to see certain shows. How do you find the cheapest way to see as many shows as possible? Also, are there any shows that really require orchestra seats in order to truly appreciate them? I'm really excited to be able to access Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and I want to take advantage of my proximity to them.
#2How to see as many shows as cheaply as possible?
Posted: 6/4/11 at 6:21amWell you can guarantee rush tickets for anything if you know the general time people start queueing for them. broadwayforbrokepeople.com has a list of all the rush policies.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2How to see as many shows as cheaply as possible?
Posted: 6/4/11 at 7:37am
Playbill.com has a page that explains everyone's rush and lotto status
Off-broadway - http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/article/144419-Off-Broadway-Rush-Standing-Room-and-Inexpensive-Ticket-Policies
Broadway -- http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/article/82428-Broadway-Rush-Lottery-and-Standing-Room-Only-Policies
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Must see from the orchestra? That's really about preference.
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#3How to see as many shows as cheaply as possible?
Posted: 6/4/11 at 5:22pmBetter yet, become friends with a theatre reviewer: they are usually offered a pair of seats for each show. (Many times I have requested 1 ticket but when I get to the theatre they have put 2 aside for me!)
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#4How to see as many shows as cheaply as possible?
Posted: 6/4/11 at 5:26pmThere's ways to see most shows for under $40 however you can't be picky about where the seats are or if there are even seats at all. I would sign up for HipTix through Roundabout as soon as you can so you can start getting those $21.50 seats. They are located in the rear mezz though. MTC does $30 under 30 also which would be good if you are under 30 years old.
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#5How to see as many shows as cheaply as possible?
Posted: 6/4/11 at 5:46pm
Lincoln Center has also started a discount program similar to Roundabout's HipTix.
http://www.lct.org/linctixMain.htm
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