TKTS
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Theater District, New York
"... 50% off broadway/off - broadway shows that are available."(9 Tips)
"Best place to go for discount tickets!"(8 Tips)
"Not sure the play express line is faster."(4 Tips)
"Plays line on the West side and Musicals on the East side."(2 Tips)
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TKTS BoothsNovember 4, 2013Here's a tip! The TKTS 7-Day Fast Pass allows you to return to the Times Square ticket booth within 7 days of a TKTS purchase & walk right up to window #1. Avoid the long lines & enjoy NYC!
Walt AtyeoJuly 7, 2016TKTS is excellent. I kept an eye on all the websites for tickets for weeks, and I saved $120 on a pair of tickets the first show and $80 on my second pair. Can't beat it.
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ℳ𝒶𝓎♍March 26, 2019Best place for when you want to see a show and can't decide. Even better if you don't want a musical, the "play only" line is super quick and the staff is typically so knowledgeable about the shows
Buy day-of-show tickets for 1/2 price + $4.50 service charge.12 windows really reduce the wait in line, and there's a window just for plays. Sometimes cheaper to go to box office for rear mezz seats.- Melissa BurgessFebruary 3, 2015Absolutely worth waiting in line. Have a couple shows in mind in case the one you want is sold out by the time you reach the booth. Discount tickets on Broadway shows... can't beat it.
DoniaDecember 11, 2014Worth the wait. Got 5 tickets with great seats all together to Chicago day of show (Saturday) for an affordable price. Many shows to choose from.
Love these folks! Come here in the evening during the off season to avoid long lines, buy an amazing orchestra ticket for 50% off, and walk right up to the theater at showtime.
Harumi UAugust 24, 2014If you are eyeing specific show, need to get there before it opens and wait. If you don't care what shoe you see going right before the closing will get you something. Certain days are tougher
Nic WernerOctober 16, 2021Get the app and know right away if your show is already sold out. It’s the same listing as on the boards
FelypeJanuary 11, 2015Generally it can take 20min waiting in the line but if you have a ticket for the last 7 days you can go directly to the cashiers. The deals worth it, but it sucks to wait jn line during the winter.
Day-of tickets at a bargain for shows with availability. Save your receipt and if you come back same week they will fast track you! Pass the line for your next purchase.
Sarang KangSeptember 7, 2013Go to the downtown location if you know what you want (check the app) and if it's a broadway show. I think they're open earlier and lines are definitely shorter.
K. William HickeyOctober 27, 2011I don't know what I would do without TKTS.If you want to see a TOP Broadway Show,have friends come in town at the last minute, and haven't reserved your tickets,this is THE place to go!Half-Price too!- Sarang KangSeptember 7, 2013Get the TKTS app. It'll give you info on the latest shows. It won't be helpful for TODAY's shows necessarily but you can kind of suss out the situation from yesterday's shows etc.
- Chris BradshawJune 19, 2014Plays line on the West side and Musicals on the East side. Use the TDF app to see what's available.
AmandaAugust 22, 2012If you go at 5:30 and want to see a play, they may say it's just one line, but ask up front and they let you in to the much much shorter play line- The app is very handy to see which shows are on the board without physically going to the site, and for details on the shows.
RandallAugust 3, 2019The staff may try to recommend “Perfect Crime”. Don’t listen to them. It’s not a good play. Also, if anyone asks, you don’t want a free CD and you don’t want tickets to a comedy show.
Algonquin HotelOctober 1, 2010Be smart, bring a friend since lines are long and you can only purchase a maximum of four tickets per person! Take turns holding places in line to check on deals and take bathroom or snack breaks.
GiulianoFebruary 24, 2017Great place to get broadway tickets with good discounts. Bought phantom of the opera with 40% discount, second row on orchestra.
Metropolis magazineApril 10, 2012Perkins Eastman, Choi Ropiha, and PKSB Architects designed the ticket booth, resulting in an efficient, functional and award-winning piece of city architecture.
Metropolis MagazineMarch 25, 2012Perkins Eastman, Choi Ropiha, and PKSB Architects designed the ticket booth, resulting in an efficient, functional and award-winning piece of city architecture.
Renae MasonAugust 9, 2015Get the TKTS app to see if the show you want to see is available for discount sessions on the day.
David AlexanderJuly 6, 2016Get your same day discount tix for broadway shows here. Make it before 5pm for best availability.
Stephen CarlsonJune 16, 2012Go to the Downtown Brooklyn or South Street Seaport Booth for much shorter lines. Also, you can download the app to easily see what shows are available.
Zx WangSeptember 15, 2015Expect long lines. Sometimes you can get really good seats for a quite reasonable price.
Times Square NYCJune 3, 2011Dont forget to head across the street & check-in @ the official Times Square Gift Shop @ the Times Square Visitor Center: 1560 Bway 46/47 St. Get 2 FREE Taste of Times Square tix w/ purchase of 10 tix
Jessica DobyFebruary 17, 2013Get here early for half priced broadway shows! The line us always pretty long though!
Ali AndersonMay 10, 2015Grab coffee and go early for best seats and shortest line when the windows open.
If you have a previous ticket from tkts, you can skip the line (fast pass)!
Josh Weinberger (@kitson)August 16, 2010If you're a fan of plays (as opposed to musicals), the "Play Express" line is an outstanding way to breeze through quickly, even at the last minute.
Radio City Christmas SpectacularOctober 6, 2011In the mood for a show? Bring your holiday spirit to Radio City at 50th St and 6th Ave to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. This New York tradition is not to be missed!- The play express line is faster, especially since you don't have to come right when the booth opens to use it! Come a bit later and feel like a VIP while using the play express.
- TKTS Patron Services Reps are available with iPads to show you additional info about shows,to help you find the theatre, find accessibility info and more! Find them on the square wearing TKTS red!
Avi MuchnickJanuary 8, 2012Bought a metro card recently? Hold it over your head and announce you have a metro discount and you can cut the entire line!- Times Square NYCMay 23, 2011Check-in @ the official Times Square Gift Shop in the Times Square Visitor Center (1560 Bway btw 46 & 47 St) & get 2 FREE Taste of Times Square tix w/ purchase of 10 tix. Limit 2 FREE tix, 1st 50 ppl!
MAMMA MIA!January 25, 2012Since you're so close to the Winter Garden Theatre (50th & Broadway), catch a performance of MAMMA MIA, now 11 years on Broadway! Get 2 for 1 tix now thru 2/4 using Broadway Week's code: BW2012
Camp BroadwayFebruary 17, 2012The TKTS booth is a great way to get discounted tickets. Try to get there early for better seats!
Vishnu PremDecember 19, 2012Come here to get all your Musical & Play tickets. You can usually get 50-70% discounts for same day tickets!
Juan BenitezSeptember 29, 2012Download the iPhone/iPad app for real time update of the shows availables. Discounts change everyday (one day could be 30 and the next 50)
Michael LambertOctober 7, 2014Great spot to stop and take it all in. Free movie screenings on some evenings.
Angelika HJune 19, 2013There is an app that let's you know what tickets are available and the % discount. http://www.tdf.org/TDF_SupportPage.aspx?id=97- TKTS BoothsDecember 4, 2013Did you know you can see all of today's offerings on our website? Know before you go! Read more
Christina SeesFebruary 22, 2011Million Dollar Quartet will be a great choice if you have an interest in music, especially that of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins! Read more
Jim McDermottAugust 6, 2011TKTS seems like the best deal, but most shows offer cheaper seats when the box office opens or lotteries. And TKTS seats are very hit and miss. Do some research before you wait in line...
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TKTS Discount Booths offer tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays at up to 50% off.
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