It's always nice when Karen and Steve come to town (the parental units) because we always try to see some sort of theater. I try to get to theater in between their visits, but usually limit my experiences because Broadway shows aren't cheap.
There is so much good theater happening this Spring that it is time to get creative with your bank account. Last week, I was fortunate to see two new musicals, If/Then and Bullets Over Broadway. Both were fantastic and I highly recommend. It is hard to pick a favorite, but the highlight goes to Bullets Over Broadway, because Karen and I watched it from the front row at $37 each!!! Now I am sure you are wondering, how the hell does one sit front row and spend less than $40 bucks?
Ladies and Gentlemen, brace yourselves. Websites likes Playbill and Broadway For Broke People give you an insider's knowledge on how to make tickets more affordable to students and other theatergoers on a budget. Many Broadway shows (musicals and straight plays) have implemented rush, lottery, and standing-room-only policies. If you are willing to wake up just a couple hours early and wait in line before the box office opens, you too can spend less than $40 bucks and have your broadway dreams come true.
Take a look at some of the show's that I've got my eye on this Spring season and how you get the best experience without even breaking the bank.
All the Way (Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston as President Johnson)
Student Rush: $37 - cash or credit card accepted. Open only to current students. Available when the box office opens, subject to availability. Limit 1 ticket per ID.
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Bullets Over Broadway (Woody Allen's film adaption to the stage with an adorable Zach Braff singing and dancing)
Preview General Rush: $37 - for each preview, a limited number of orchestra rush tickets will be available each morning when the box office opens at 10 AM. Rush tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis for $37 each, with a limit of two tickets per person. Cash only.
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Cabaret (Michelle Williams and Alan Cummings will dazzle your hearts in this classic revival at Studio 54)
Student Rush: A limited number of half-price seats sold a half hour before curtain. They are subject to availability and limited to 1 per person with a valid student ID.
Student Rush: A limited number of half-price seats sold a half hour before curtain. They are subject to availability and limited to 1 per person with a valid student ID.
General Rush: $47 - A limited number of tickets sold when the box office opens on the day of the performance. Tickets are subject to availability and limited to 2 per person. Tickets located in the rear sides of the mezzanine. Cash or credit card.
Hiptix: $25 - Roundabout's Hiptix program allows registered patrons between ages 18 and 35 to purchase 1 pair of tickets per production at this price. Free registration is required. Ticket may be purchased in advance as availability dictates. Info at: http://hiptix.com/
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Neil Patrick Harris in drag - YES PLEASE)
Lottery Rush: $37 - A minimum of 20 tickets will be sold via lottery for each performance. Beginning two-and-a-half hours before every performance, patrons are invited to enter the lottery at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). Winners will be drawn two hours before each performance. Each person will print their name and the number of tickets (1 or 2) they wish to purchase on a card that is provided. Entries will be collected and names will be drawn at random. Winners will then be able to purchase tickets at $37 each. All cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID to purchase tickets. Tickets may be purchased in cash or with a valid credit card. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Subject to availability. Seat locations may be partial view.
Lottery Rush: $37 - A minimum of 20 tickets will be sold via lottery for each performance. Beginning two-and-a-half hours before every performance, patrons are invited to enter the lottery at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). Winners will be drawn two hours before each performance. Each person will print their name and the number of tickets (1 or 2) they wish to purchase on a card that is provided. Entries will be collected and names will be drawn at random. Winners will then be able to purchase tickets at $37 each. All cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID to purchase tickets. Tickets may be purchased in cash or with a valid credit card. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Subject to availability. Seat locations may be partial view.
Standing Room: $29 - standing room tickets will be available for purchase at the Belasco Theatre box office beginning 45 minutes prior to curtain on the day of the performance only, but only if the performance is otherwise sold out. Limit 2 tickets per person.
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If/Then (Adele Dazeem at her finest)
Lottery Rush: $25 - a same-day ticket lottery will be held at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre. Entry to the lottery will begin two hours prior to each performance and the winners will be announced 90 mins prior to curtain. Limit two tickets per person. Winners must be present at the time of drawing and valid ID must be shown to purchase tickets. Cash only. All tickets are subject to availability.
Lottery Rush: $25 - a same-day ticket lottery will be held at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre. Entry to the lottery will begin two hours prior to each performance and the winners will be announced 90 mins prior to curtain. Limit two tickets per person. Winners must be present at the time of drawing and valid ID must be shown to purchase tickets. Cash only. All tickets are subject to availability.
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Of Mice and Men (Leighton Meester, Chris O'Dowd, and James Franco - the ultimate star-studded cast)
Student Rush: $35 - a limited number of $35 student tickets (inclusive of a $2 facility fee) will be available for each performance when the box office opens for that day's performance(s) with student identification. Patrons are limited to one ticket per person.
Student Rush: $35 - a limited number of $35 student tickets (inclusive of a $2 facility fee) will be available for each performance when the box office opens for that day's performance(s) with student identification. Patrons are limited to one ticket per person.
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Violet (The brilliant Sutton Foster returns to the stage in this delightful new musical)
Student Rush: A limited number of half-price seats sold a half hour before curtain. They are subject to availability and limited to 1 per person with a valid student ID.
General Rush: $37 - A limited number of tickets sold when the box office opens on the day of the performance. Tickets are subject to availability and limited to 2 per person. Tickets located in the rear sides of the mezzanine. Cash or credit card.
Hiptix: $25 - Roundabout's Hiptix program allows registered patrons between ages 18 and 35 to purchase 1 pair of tickets per production at this price. Free registration is required. Ticket may be purchased in advance as availability dictates. Info at: http://hiptix.com/
Violet (The brilliant Sutton Foster returns to the stage in this delightful new musical)
Student Rush: A limited number of half-price seats sold a half hour before curtain. They are subject to availability and limited to 1 per person with a valid student ID.
General Rush: $37 - A limited number of tickets sold when the box office opens on the day of the performance. Tickets are subject to availability and limited to 2 per person. Tickets located in the rear sides of the mezzanine. Cash or credit card.
Hiptix: $25 - Roundabout's Hiptix program allows registered patrons between ages 18 and 35 to purchase 1 pair of tickets per production at this price. Free registration is required. Ticket may be purchased in advance as availability dictates. Info at: http://hiptix.com/
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