Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > United States
Reload this Page >

where to get theatre tickets

Search

where to get theatre tickets

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 8th, 2001, 02:37 PM
  #1  
jill
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
where to get theatre tickets

Need advice: where to purchase theatre tickets, discounted (?) should i purchase same day. any advice would be greatly apprecaited. Also, how is the Novotel on West 52nd?
 
Old Nov 8th, 2001, 02:57 PM
  #2  
Michelle
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Go to the TKTS booth in Duffy Square right by Times Square for discounted theatre tickets.
 
Old Nov 8th, 2001, 04:28 PM
  #3  
xxx
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
There is also at 2for1 ticket box down near Ellis Island ferry entrance.
 
Old Nov 8th, 2001, 04:33 PM
  #4  
rqf
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Discount tickets available at www.playbill.com
Discount tickets are available at the Tkts booth located at 47th and Broadway. Tickets are purchased for same day performance. Booth opens at 3pm for tickets to evening performances; 10am on matinee days. Only cash and traveler's checks are accepted.
Theater discount coupons. Purchase tickets at the box office for any day within a specfied period indicated on the discount coupon. Check at the Visitor's Center on Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets (east side of street) to see what is available.
Novotel is located at Broadway and 52nd Street. It is very convenient to the theater district and Times Square. Also within walking distance of Lincoln Center, Museum of Modern Art, Central Park and 5th Avenue. Do a search - there were a couple of posts regarding this hotel in weeks past.
 
Old Nov 9th, 2001, 01:35 PM
  #5  
carole
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
If you do a search on Novotel you'll find some recent discussion of the hotel.
 
Old Nov 9th, 2001, 09:19 PM
  #6  
Mia
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Downtown TKTS booth is usually very quiet (compared to one at Times Square). It's located around Bowling Green (transplanted from WTC). Check out citysearch for exact address.
 
Old Nov 10th, 2001, 04:17 AM
  #7  
rqf
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
The downtown Tkts booth is located in Bowling Green Park Plaza which is at the foot of Broadway. To get there take the #4 or #5 train to the Bowling Green Station. The booth opens at 11 am. The 4 and 5 trains run down the east side. In midtown the station entrances are on Lexington Ave. At 42nd Street you can access the subway by entering Grand Central Terminal. If you decide to go there for tickets you can combine the trip with a ride on the Staten Island ferry. You can also explore the financial district and visit the South Street Seaport.
 
Old Nov 10th, 2001, 06:03 AM
  #8  
Howard
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
rqf has given you an excellent rundown on getting discounted theater tickets. The advantage of the TKTS booth is price--most Broadway shows that are available are half price plus $2.50. The disadvantage is that you can only get them for the same day and you have to wait in line.
The advantage of the offerings on the Playbill website or the discount tickets available at the Visitor's Center is that you can buy the tickets in advance right at the theater box office and you don't have to wait in line. The relative disadvantage is that the discount (usually the area of one-third off) is not as great as at the TKTS booth.
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -