<p>Exposing my massive ignorance here, but heck, one is never too old to learn! :) (And I'm not proud! :))</p>
<p>Is there any way to get discounted tickets for Broadway shows other than to go online through those sites such as Theatermania.com and Broadwaybox.com or to stand in line the day/night of the show and hope to get either student rush or SRO tickets? We have not been to NYC to see a show in a good long while, and the last time we went, we just went to the TKTS booth that evening and decided on the spot which show to see based on what was available at what price. </p>
<p>Lisa, I started a thread a million years ago on this subject. Let me see if I can find it and bump it for you. Also, tdf.org, which you have to be a member (20/year) has last minute stuff. I am a member and can tell you what is available once you know your specific dates. Usually relatively last minute... but deep discounts.</p>
<p>Lisa, In addition to the one I bumped up, go to Musical theater part 36, page 6 for some more discussion (or under search function put in tdf.org and it will take you to the page)...</p>
<p>Lisa, the only other one I can think of that you didn't mention was playbill.com. Their discounts seem to be almost the same as those from broadwaybox.com. TKTS is a good bet for shows which aren't constantly near the 100% attendance figures, but, of course, you always take a chance with that route because you may find that the show you want isn't on the boards that day! It's still best to order ahead if there's a particular show that you want to be sure to see. Almost all shows now have most of the good centre orchestra seats available only as premium seating, with some shows including left and right orchestra as well. This makes it even more difficult to get good last minute seating because that premium seating sells out for almost every show. </p>
<p>When are you planning on going and what shows are you interested in?</p>
<p>(This is ElliottsMom, posting under my S's screen name - can't seem to log out today). </p>
<p>We got 46-50% off tickets well in advance of our visit last weekend from BroadwayBox. My S, huband, and I saw The Lieutenant of Inishmore and rest of the family saw Altar Boyz. Tickets were center orchestra, in quite small theaters. Terrific seats. We all loved the shows. Lt. of Inishmore was funny and gory (what more could a 17 y.o. male want?). Thanks to all the CCers for these recommendations. Our first Broadway visit was a hit.</p>
<p>OK, theater lovers: how about suggestions for a Broadway show that will please a group with very mixed tastes? My MT D and I would be happy with a play, such as Faith Healer or The History Boys, but the other adult in our group doesn't like anything heavy or serious, and it has to be a musical. The fourth member of the group is an 11 year old girl. We've seen Wicked, Hairspray and other members of the group have seen Beauty and the Beast and Phantom. Bring on the suggestions, keeping in mind that some shows obviously will be closed by our July visit and some tickets are probably impossible to get.</p>
<p>My vote is for Drowsey Chaperone. But I dont see any discounts on broadwaybox, but you MIGHT be able to find some at TKTS. </p>
<p>Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is probably more predictable. You will find it on broadwaybox, you will find it on TKTS and it may show up (very cheap) at tdf.org when it is closer. This show is enjoyable. I liked it, didn't love it.</p>
<p>The moms and teenage girls in our group really enjoyed The Wedding Singer. It's one of those shows that the audience loved but the critics didn't necessarily embrace. I think discount tickets are available on Playbill.com...</p>
<p>NMR, with those needs to be met I'd wholeheartedly suggest The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It's a delightful show which is likely to please your entire group, and most importantly, you should be able to get tickets. I'd recommend you get your tickets quickly, regardless of what show you're looking at seeing in July. This is the busiest time of the year for Broadway and most shows are running at 80-90% attendance. It's unlikely that you'll find Drowsy at TKTS. Spelling Bee should be available there. The only new-ish show which has been there in recent weeks is The Wedding Singer, which is another possibility for your group. It's nowhere near as good as Spelling Bee, though.</p>
<p>Playbill.com currently has a discount code for Spelling Bee which is good through July 23. Tickets are $70 (regularly $95) for Tues., Wed. Thurs., and Sun. performances (and a holiday matinee on July 5 as there is no show on July 4). The code is SB2PBE3 and you can either order by phone at 212-947-8844 or online at BroadwayOffers.com.</p>
<p>There's also an offer for Drowsy but it expires July 9. Will you be going before that? These are mid-mezz seats, though. I wouldn't recommend Dirty Rotten Scoundrels for your group. It's doubtful that an 11 year old would enjoy it, whereas I can't see her not loving Spelling Bee.</p>
<p>In addition to the discount sites mentioned above, we also use theatermania.com. They currently have discounts on Spelling Bee, Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, Drowsy Chaperone, and Wedding Singer in addition to many others. Some tickets are in the $60 range but check for the expiration dates of the offers as many of the expirations are in early July. Good luck!</p>
<p>nmr, I just thought of one more possibility for your group, Altar Boyz. It's a show which is off-Broadway but at the New World Stages theatre which is only a couple of blocks away from Broadway and is a beautiful facility. I don't know anyone who's seen this show who hasn't loved it and I would bet that your 11 year old friend would adore it. :)</p>
<p>Best of all, there's a current Broadwaybox discount for $39 tickets. Go to broadwayoffers.com and enter this code AB2BBXE or call 212-947-8844 and mention that code. It's good for all performances, except Sat. evenings (those are $49) through the end of August.</p>
<p>We loved, loved, loved Spelling Bee! Just a heads up though that there is one song that my 16 year old daughter didn't want to hear/see with me sitting next to her...about his unfortunate --- (rhymes with direction)...I thought it was hysterical but she was uncomfortable! I guess she thought I would be offended?!</p>
<p>I agree that Spelling Bee would be good for your group. It is very entertaining. There are definitely kids in this audience. Recently, in a cabaret my D put on in our region, they performed the I Love You song from this and the boy sang My Unfortunate Erec.... and there were several kids in that audience as well and lots of laughter. </p>
<p>My D really loved Drowsy Chaperone and so that is a good possibility for your group as well. She adored Jersey Boys, and saw it twice but I doubt you can get tickets for it. She saw Wedding Singer and didn't rave about it.</p>
<p>I don't know the 11 year old in your group and I know some here have disagreed on this in the past, but my kids really loved RENT at that age and still do.</p>