Rather not pay $300
March 1, 2009 12:03 AM
Recommend best online sites for Bwy tickets
I will be going to NY for only about 4 days, beginning April. I want to take the grandson to Lion King. Orch. seats are about 150 US (hopefully solvent) dollars, bought directly from the theater. I know about the same-day TKTS agency. But I can't risk going early on Sunday and finding out there are no offerings for Lion King that day, or getting a ticket that is not too great. What online sites are reliable and give the best discounts? Anyone... anyone?
I will be going to NY for only about 4 days, beginning April. I want to take the grandson to Lion King. Orch. seats are about 150 US (hopefully solvent) dollars, bought directly from the theater. I know about the same-day TKTS agency. But I can't risk going early on Sunday and finding out there are no offerings for Lion King that day, or getting a ticket that is not too great. What online sites are reliable and give the best discounts? Anyone... anyone?
Are you staying at a hotel? If so, the concierge may be able to get you a slightly discounted ticket. Because of concierges' ability to steer tourists their way many businesses give them discounts that aren't available to the public.
posted by brookeb at 4:42 AM on March 1, 2009
posted by brookeb at 4:42 AM on March 1, 2009
Stub Hub also is worth a glance and they have a pick up office near times square.
posted by stavx at 6:01 AM on March 1, 2009
posted by stavx at 6:01 AM on March 1, 2009
I would think it's actually safer to bet on TKTS not having any Lion King tickets.
If you have to have orchestra seats for a musical that tends to sell well, and they have to be at a certain date and time, then it's almost certainly going to cost you something near the list price.
Also, keep in mind that there's a good number of theatres still dark. A bunch of shows closed in the past couple of months.
posted by oaf at 6:56 AM on March 1, 2009
If you have to have orchestra seats for a musical that tends to sell well, and they have to be at a certain date and time, then it's almost certainly going to cost you something near the list price.
Also, keep in mind that there's a good number of theatres still dark. A bunch of shows closed in the past couple of months.
posted by oaf at 6:56 AM on March 1, 2009
After looking around on the, as usual, confusing and way too busy Web, with the shrieking ads and illogical logistics, it ultimately seemed as you all say, that there are few discounts fo Lion King, esp. on the required dates. The prices were saying 160-170 each.
But, I felt that the supernal was on my side today. I gave up all the tweaking and called Ticketmaster (despite how I cringe at all the monopolistic aspects of U.S. life these days). Lo and behold, just like Safeway's daily deals, Ticketmaster sold me TWO ON THE AISLE, orchestra, for 123 each, plus their 7 dollar fee. Hurray. The amazing kid and I will be there on April 4. I feel better not worrying about getting 20% or 50% off, and also happy that it was not 160. ...... Cheers.
posted by yazi at 12:30 PM on March 1, 2009
But, I felt that the supernal was on my side today. I gave up all the tweaking and called Ticketmaster (despite how I cringe at all the monopolistic aspects of U.S. life these days). Lo and behold, just like Safeway's daily deals, Ticketmaster sold me TWO ON THE AISLE, orchestra, for 123 each, plus their 7 dollar fee. Hurray. The amazing kid and I will be there on April 4. I feel better not worrying about getting 20% or 50% off, and also happy that it was not 160. ...... Cheers.
posted by yazi at 12:30 PM on March 1, 2009
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Some good, reliable discount sites are TheaterMania, Playbill.com (where you will need to sign up to see discounts) and Broadwaybox.com. However, none of these sites is showing Lion King discounts.
Some shows have special same-day "rush" or standing room tickets, but again, The Lion King is not one of them.
posted by sueinnyc at 3:35 AM on March 1, 2009