Matilda tix help- TKTS, Lottery, or Telecharge?

Hi guys!

I know I don't post much on here but was just wondering if someone could help me out.

I am planning on making my first trip to Broadway/NYC in early January and am planning on seeing as many shows as I can in a 3-4 day period.

The biggest question I am debating with myself over is what to do about a Matilda ticket? Assuming the show is extended once again past the 3rd of Jan., I adore the music and am really excited to see the show but I am also trying to find the best value for this particular show.

TKTS: I've noticed that Matilda has been listed on TKTS in recent months (many times for 50% off) but I also have heard that if you really want to see a show you should buy a ticket in advance. However, the frequency at which the show is offered and the lure of 40-50% off a high level ticket is alluring.

Lottery: I see Matilda has a lottery for $27 a ticket and I've read that it's not too difficult to win during the week or during off periods. I've also read the seats are a bit partial view though and that concerns me for my first viewing of a show I'm dying to see. Thoughts?

Telecharge: I'm also tempted just to buy a cheaper ticket up in the balcony once they go on sale for my dates and call it a day. However, I'd hate to spend the money on a high up balcony ticket and miss some of the stage if I can possibly spend just a bit more and get a really good/great seat through TKTS.

As you can see, I'm having a hard time planning and figuring this out. What do you think my best value/bet would be? If it helps, I'm planning on seeing the show the night I arrive in NYC which would be a Tuesday night.

Thanks in advance for the help!

"Try lottery, and if you don't win, go to TKTS"

Yes absolutely...especially if you are going at night and during the week.

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Thanks guys!! So you say lottery even if the seats are partial view? I'd definitely love to see the show for only $27!

I have never had a lottery seat at Matilda that was not a good seat..yeah maybe you can't see a portion of the set at times and you may miss a few seconds of an actor here or there. But for the most part, you get a pretty close up view and are able to see faces, expressions, etc...better than if you bought a cheap seat elsewhere.

The majority of the lottery seats are on the sides of the orchestra and yes - a lot goes on in the aisles, so it's fun to be there..

Can I ask where the lottery seats usually are? We have 2 tickets on row A at the far aisle. There is a row AA but no seats right infront of us. But am now wondering if lottery chairs are added there? Or are lottery seats simply ones they haven't sold?

Updated On: 7/16/15 at 12:28 PM

MMFAN - I don't think they usually sell them as lottery (unless they don't sell). Those seats are often snapped up quite quickly. (BTW - Those are awesome seats!)

Updated On: 7/16/15 at 10:22 PM

"MMFAN - I don't think they usually sell them as lottery (unless they don't sell). Those seats are often snapped up quite quickly. (BTW - Those are awesome seats!)"

Thanks. Wasn't sure if the rush seats they gave away were like the lottery seats in Rent (i.e. front row)