TKTS for Sat. pm
Nov 12th, 2004, 06:47 AM
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TKTS for Sat. pm
I have looked at the TKTS site for last weeks offerings, but I realize that Sat. nite is probably different from weekdays. I am hoping for 42nd Street, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, or Wonderful Town. Reasonable expectation? We are planning to meet at the booth at 2pm. Need 5 tickets, so don't want to wait until late afternoon.
Nov 12th, 2004, 08:01 AM
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PS: You can avoid waiting in line by taking advantage of several discount offers. Check out:
http://playbill.com
http://theatermania.com
http://broadway.com
You'll pay a little more than the TKTS prices, but you won't have to wait in line.
Just print out a copy of the offers from any of the above websites and take them directly to the box office when you get to the city.
http://playbill.com
http://theatermania.com
http://broadway.com
You'll pay a little more than the TKTS prices, but you won't have to wait in line.
Just print out a copy of the offers from any of the above websites and take them directly to the box office when you get to the city.
Nov 12th, 2004, 08:56 AM
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I got tickets at TKTS for Wonderful Town on a Saturday night---they were front row seats which was a little disconcerting as it seemed like the dancers were going to fly into my lap. Brooke Shileds has taken over Donna Murphy's role. I liked 42nd Street a lot better than Wonderful Town.
Nov 12th, 2004, 09:37 AM
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Howard, I will go double check those sites--there were lots of discounts last month, but many have expired now. Also, anyone planning to use TKTS can go to their website and purchase a certificate online using a credit card. It can be given as a gift, or used yourself at the TKTS booth, same as cash!
Nov 12th, 2004, 10:33 AM
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The only advantage there is in purchasing a certificate on line for TKTS is that you can charge it (which you can't do otherwise). You still have to wait in the line to get tickets.
Of the shows you mentioned, only A Wonderful Town has a discount offer on the previously mentioned websites. I'm surprised about Fiddler, as it's not doing that well.
Of the shows you mentioned, only A Wonderful Town has a discount offer on the previously mentioned websites. I'm surprised about Fiddler, as it's not doing that well.
Nov 12th, 2004, 01:49 PM
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Gosh, I don't know...I must be the only person who actually liked Fiddler (with Alfred Molina). The theater was packed so there were others who went but of course, that doesn't mean they liked it.
Nov 12th, 2004, 01:50 PM
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Also don't wait in Times Square, go downtown to the South St. Seaport. The TKTS office is on the back side of the Prudential buidling on Water and Fulton St. The line there is much shorter and the office opens I think at 10am, so you can get your tickets and then head up to chinatown for a dim sum lunch.
Have a GREAT time while you are here.
Have a GREAT time while you are here.
Nov 12th, 2004, 05:39 PM
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To me Fiddler is a classic. I just saw The King and I with Sandy Duncan at the Wang Theater in Boston - I also saw it many years ago with Yul Brenner in NYC. I just happen to enjoy plays such as these for a change of pace. I wouldn't call Fiddler slow moving - there is a story to tell which takes time.
Chicago is also very good - a more glizty type of production.
Good luck in your ticket search and have a great time!
Chicago is also very good - a more glizty type of production.
Good luck in your ticket search and have a great time!
