I was in NYC back in 2003 and we used TKTS but it was so long ago i dont remember much about the best way to utilize it.
I know that Matinee performances on Wednesdays sell from 10 - 2, and evening shows from 3 - 8.
However, lets say, I wanna go see a night show on a wednesday. Ok... so for that, the booth is open from 3 - 8. How early should I get to the booth in order to get great seats? When do the lines start forming for the 3 - 8 sales?
at 3? at 2? way earlier?
I remember last time we just kind of strolled by around 11-ish, made the long line, and ended up getting decent tickets for about $40, but i want to get GOOD seats this time... how early should I get there?
oh sweet! I remember the last time we waited in line for like 45 min and when we got the the booth they only had a few tickets left. for $40. and we snatched them up.
but there were only 3 or 4 windows open.
Will TKTS still be at the Marriott by July? when is the new site scheduled to open?
So I should show up 1 hour earlier than the 3pm time in order to get some good tix?
at the speed they're going TKTS will probably still be at the Marriott in 2010.
That being said, if you're coming in July I'd get there earlier. July is typically really really really busy. And the earlier you get there the better your seats will be. You'll wait in line a bit but you'll get better seats. Wednesday nights aren't too busy, so I'd recomend getting there around 2:30, or wait til the line dies down at about 4. It gets busy again at 4:30 (cuz thats when the matinee lets out).
I wouldn't go to the TKTS in Times Square early. If you're eager to get your tickets, and if you're going to be downtown, try the TKTS office by South Street Seaport. It opens at 11AM or noon...
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I've purchased tickets at both locations, and I will say the line moves fairly quickly at both, although there seems to be less people at the South Street Seaport location. I like the idea of being able to purchase matinee tickets the day before.
Hey Dottie!
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that sounds great doesnt it dottie? thats why im wondering if they offer the exact same tickets? do they offer the same seats you can find in times square... or do they only sell tickets for certain areas of the theater...
because a day early is a huge advantage i would think.
I always wondered the same thing about the tickets that they sell. I can't ever recall getting a really bad seat from either TKTS location. I even got a great seat to Tarzan last time I was in town. By the time I got to the TKTS both (after losing the Wicked lottery) no one was in line (plus it was like 15 degrees out).
In your case, I definitely think you're at an advantage purchasing matinee tickets a day ahead. It gives you an extra block of time to explore the city.
Hey Dottie!
Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany