Theater and Broadway Tickets

How To Buy Cheap Broadway Show Tickets

Some of the hottest ticketed events belong to Broadway's live theater showings. Popular Broadway performances, including Hamilton, Wicked, Moulin Rouge, and Phantom of the Opera light up New York City — home of Broadway. Not only are these famous theatrical performances shown in the Big Apple, but they are also enjoyed in venues around the United States.

Ticket prices skyrocket for these in-demand Broadway shows, often selling out months before the actual performance. To ensure you snag affordable tickets to the best show in town, explore TickPick's extensive catalog of live events. You'll discover the lowest, no-fee prices on all discounted tickets in all marketplaces — guaranteed.

Theater tickets from the box office are often overpriced and difficult to find, but we're here to change that. TickPick customers save an average of 10% over our major competitor on Broadway show tickets. We offer a vast selection of affordable tickets, ensuring you see all of your favorite Broadway shows. TickPick is the only ticket marketplace offering no service fees, no convenience charges, and no buyer fees.

Keep reading to learn about the best time to buy Broadway theater tickets and how to snag them at an ultra-affordable price — even rush tickets. Attending a Broadway show is a must whether you are in New York City, Houston, or St. Louis. TickPick has tickets to all the hottest events in the U.S, including shows like The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, and many more. Here is everything you need to know to plan your theater ticket purchase and get the best ticket deals.

Don't Pay Fees

TickPick is the only ticket site offering the hottest Broadway theater tickets without service fees or convenience charges. On average, TickPick's customers save 10% on Broadway tickets and more than if they bought from ticket booths or sites like Ticketmaster or Stubhub. When comparing TickPick's ticket prices to Telecharge, TKTS, and other ticket sites, make sure to compare the all-in ticket cost. Most sites won't show you their fees until checkout!

Common Telecharge fees include service fees, handling fees, facility charges, ticket delivery fees, parking service fees, and taxes. These additional charges can add up to a large sum when added to the actual ticket price — even for off-broadway shows.

Get the Best Bang for your Buck

TickPick utilizes a trademarked algorithm to provide a Score Report for tickets for popular shows. This report ensures you receive the absolute best rate on your favorite Broadway show tickets. Score Report assigns each ticket a grade from A+ to F based on price and seat quality (determined by location, view, and proximity to the stage).

The Score Report shuffles through thousands of event tickets to find the best deal in your area. You receive the best price with no fees, ever. It's our guarantee to you. Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show, whether it's Chicago, A Strange Loop, or another iconic broadway show.

The Showtime and Day Matters

Selecting the dates and times of the shows you'd like to see beforehand is imperative, especially if you're traveling for the event. Pre-purchasing tickets saves money and time and ensures admission to the Broadway show of your dreams in the seating section of your choice.

If you need an even more affordable option, purchase matinee tickets, which provide access to your favorite Broadway shows at a discounted rate. Also, look for weekday tickets, which are often more affordable than weekend tickets.

Last-Minute Broadway Tickets

The best time to buy cheap tickets to Broadway shows is five to 10 days before the night of the show, and definitely not the same day of the performance. Why? Broadway tickets are at their lowest price during this time, and a large selection remains available for the choosing. Be wary of waiting until the last minute. New, popular Broadway show tickets often experience price increases as the event date approaches. This may cause you to settle for less-than-desirable seating, resale tickets off the street in Times Square or at the Lincoln Center, or another show altogether. Be mindful of this fact when searching for your tickets online.

Generally, Broadway performances are not officially sold out until five minutes before the show begins. If you are patient and willing to wait in a cancellation line, you may be lucky enough to score tickets to that sold-out show of your dreams — just minutes before the curtain rises.

There are no guarantees though that tickets will be available. For this reason, it is best to purchase cheap Broadway tickets in advance. Doing so prevents you from missing the show you've been longing to see during Broadway week.

Score Discount Broadway Tickets

TickPick users save 10% compared to other ticket outlets, and we offer new customer perks. Register now to score $10 off your first-time purchase of any discount Broadway show ticket and never pay service fees again. In addition, TickPick offers a BestPrice Guarantee on Broadway tickets with no fees.

If you find the same seats on a competitor's website for a lower price within 30 minutes of your TickPick ticket purchase, we'll add 110% of the price difference to your TickPick account. This credit can be used for upcoming ticket purchases at Tickpick.

We take the guesswork out of snagging the lowest ticketed price for the events you love.

Why Choose TickPick for Your Next Ticket Purchase?

At TickPick, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality products, the lowest ticket prices, and excellent customer support. Enjoy lost-cost, no-fee ticket pricing every day, any time of the day. Whether you're seeking tickets to a Broadway theater performance, a sports event, or a concert, TickPick has guaranteed savings with the click of a button. Search for your favorite venue, team, artist, or event to discover available tickets around the U.S.

Sources:
Cheap Broadway Tickets in NYC and 5 Ways You Can Get Them | Timeout
8 Hacks for Snagging Cheap Tickets to the Hottest Broadway Shows | Thrillist
How to Get Discounted and Cheap Broadway Tickets in NYC | Ally Travels

Where Should I Sit for a Broadway Show?

It is essential you gain access to the seats you desire when purchasing tickets to that coveted New York Broadway event. Finding the right seat for a Broadway show can be tricky, especially if you've never attended a Broadway performance before. There are usually three sections in a theater for which Broadway performances occur.

The ticket pricing and stage viewing capabilities vary in each section, so it is essential to understand the differences between each. Here is a quick, general guide on the seating sections for Broadway tickets so you can choose the tickets that are right for you.

Orchestra Seats

Do you long to enjoy the Broadway show with optimal, up-close viewing? If you answered yes, then the Orchestra section of seating is for you. The Orchestra section is often the most sought-after seating for tickets, especially the Center Orchestra seating.

This is the largest area of seating, and it is the most expensive. Lower-numbered side-section seating in this area signals intimate, center-stage seating as well. Orchestra-level tickets are the most coveted of all seating sections. Be prepared to pay higher pricing for these tickets.

Mezzanine Sections

Mezzanine seating is the first and lowest of two elevated sections above the Orchestra section. Front-row tickets in this section are often priced similarly to Orchestra section tickets due to their impressive stage view. The Center Mezzanine section(s) are also highly sought after, especially the first few rows. In most cases, the Mezzanine level hovers toward the middle of the Orchestra level, so you are still fairly close to the stage. Tickets in the Mezzanine are less expensive than in the Orchestra Section, but higher priced than those in the Balcony.

Balcony Sections

The Balcony is located above the Mezzanine section and is the third, highest level of seating with the widest, farthest view. Not all Broadway theaters have a balcony. Seats on the Balcony are the least expensive of all available seating. In most theaters, the Balcony seats are closer together and offer less legroom than the other levels. The Balcony also usually has a steeper slope to the seats, so the difference between the low and high rows can be drastic.