How to Buy Broadway Tickets

Feeling overwhelmed by ticket options for Broadway shows? It’s easy for theatergoers to get the best seats at the best prices from official sources. Great seats are available at every price point, from premium tickets to student rush tickets, and are easy to buy online, by phone, or in person at theater box offices.

IN PERSON

If you’re in Times Square, one of the most secure and dependable ways to get Broadway tickets is right from the theater’s box office. You’ll avoid high broker markups and service charges and can be sure you’re buying tickets from the official source. Most theaters are just steps from Times Square, making this both a convenient and cost-effective method.

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BY PHONE OR ONLINE

If you’re not able to come to the box office in person, you can also buy your tickets remotely, either over the phone or online. All Broadway shows have ticket purchasing options on their individual websites. Service charges may be added to the price of your tickets when buying remotely.

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DISCOUNT TICKETS FROM TKTS

Run by the Theater Development Fund (TDF), TKTS booths offer same-day discounted tickets to dozens of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. The most iconic TKTS booth is located under the Red Steps in Times Square, at the intersection of Broadway & 7th Ave at 47th Street. Availability can change hourly as cooperating theaters supply tickets.

Hours:
Monday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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You can also become a TDF member and access discounted tickets to hundreds of shows throughout the year.

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RUSH, LOTTERIES, AND STANDING ROOM ONLY

Many shows offer discounted tickets in several different ways. Rush tickets are available on the day of the performance, either digitally or when the box office opens. Digital and in-person lotteries ask you to submit your information in advance and will notify you if you are chosen. For both rush and lotteries, seat locations are determined at the discretion of the box office. Standing room only tickets are available at the box office on the day of the performance, only when the show is sold out.

Playbill collects Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only policies for shows on Broadway.

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