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A Broadway show

Big musicals and plays in some 40 theaters around Times Square. For same-day discounts, queue at the TKTS booth in Times Square or Lincoln Center; there's an $8 service charge per ticket.

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Open: Most shows play eight times a week, with evening shows Tuesday to Sunday and matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Many are dark on Mondays.
Price: Varies by show and seat. TKTS sells same-day discounts, with an $8 service charge per ticket.
Time needed: An evening
Best time: Weekday performances are easier to get than weekends.
Address: TKTS, Father Duffy Square, Broadway & W 47th St, New York, NY 10036Google Maps Apple Maps
Getting there: Times Sq–42 St or 49 St (N, R, W). The Times Square TKTS booth is under the red steps at 47th Street.
Accessibility: Theaters have wheelchair and companion seating; book it through the show's official ticket seller.
On site: Bars and snacks at most theaters; bags are checked at the door.

Why go

Broadway's theaters, mostly on the side streets around Times Square, stage the long-running musicals and the season's new plays and revivals. Seeing a show is one of the best nights out in New York, whether a blockbuster musical or a smaller play with famous actors.

Tips

Book the hottest shows ahead on the theater's official site, and be wary of resellers' prices.
Many shows run digital lotteries and rush tickets for cheap seats; check each show's website.