Comparison Of Discount Broadway Tickets from various sources including ticket codes, TKTS, SRO and other ways
DISCOUNT TYPE: DISCOUNT TICKET CODES
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: Anything from 10% discount to 80% discount
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: The Top 25% of Broadway shows don't offer discount codes, but the other 75% of Broadway shows do.
DISCOUNT TYPE: TKTS - HALF PRICE TICKET STAND
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: 25% to 50% discounts on Broadway tickets
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: Only sold on day of performance and availability is erratic, but many Broadway shows sell discount tickets at the booth; the top shows don't offer discounts.
DISCOUNT TYPE: STANDING ROOM ONLY (SRO)
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: SRO tickets cost $20 - $35, depending on the show
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: Only available when the Broadway show is sold out.
DISCOUNT TYPE: ANYONE RUSH TICKETS
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: Deeply discounted at a price of $20 - $30 per ticket
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: About 1/4 of Broadway shows offer these ticket discounts, but they are only available at the box office on the day of performance, and they can be very competitive.
DISCOUNT TYPE: STUDENT RUSH TICKETS
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: Generally Broadway rush tickets cost $25 - $35 per ticket
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: 1/3 of Broadway shows have discount tickets for students, but most can only be purchased on the day of performance at the box office with a valid student ID.
DISCOUNT TYPE: PARTIAL VIEW TICKETS
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: 0% discount to 60% discount
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: Availability varies wildly, and some Broadway shows will offer discounts on tickets designated as partial view, while others will sell them for the full ticket price.
DISCOUNT TYPE: AUDIENCE APPRECIATION
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: 10% to 80% discounts
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: These special discount ticket codes for Broadway shows are not as widely available as regular discount codes, but they are usually unique offers with great savings.
DISCOUNT TYPE: STUDENT AND CHARITY TICKETS
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: 50% to even 95% discounts
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: You must fit the profile (i.e. student, teacher, civil servant, etc.) to qualify for these ticket discounts.
DISCOUNT TYPE: WEDNESDAY MATINEES
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: Usually a $5 to $20 discount per ticket
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: At least half of Broadway shows discount ticket prices for Wednesday afternoon shows, making this a prolific discount.
DISCOUNT TYPE: STARVING ARTIST TICKETS
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: Generally cost $20 per ticket
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: Few Broadway shows offer these discount tickets directly, but many universities and cultural institutions offer special ticket discounts for artists and students.
DISCOUNT TYPE: EMAIL ALERTS
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: Ticket discounts range 10% to 80%
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: These Broadway ticket discounts can be used by just about anybody, nut you need to be on the right e-mail lists to get them.
DISCOUNT TYPE: GROUP DISCOUNTS
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: $5 to $20 discount per ticket
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: Most Broadway shows offer group ticket discounts, but the required minimum of members in the group varies from 10-20, depending upon the Broadway show.
DISCOUNT TYPE: PREMIUM AND HOUSE SEATS
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: 0% to 75% less than the regular price for prime seats
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: The availability varies, but take a chance and wait till the last minute, and you may score the best seats in the house.
DISCOUNT TYPE: PREFERRED SEATING
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: Up to 100% discount, or reserved seating at no discount
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: Use rewards points to pay for all or part of the Broadway ticket price and/or get special seats reserved for credit card members only - 100% availability.
DISCOUNT TYPE: SECOND ACTING
WHAT KIND OF SAVING ON TICKETS: 100% Discount
DISCOUNT BROADWAY TICKET AVAILABILITY: Sneaking in during the intermission if you have the courage to try it - and get away with it - although the theatres are now on the lookout for it since it was featured in NBC's The Office.
