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BROADWAY THEATER DISTRICT, MIDTOWN
Broadway – The Lowdown
Peppered among the flashing billboards of Times Square are the more-than 41 theaters making up the Broadway Theater District, also referred to as The Great White Way. From glitzy musicals to period dramas and revived classics, the seasonal lineup provides enough variety to suit even the pickiest of tastes. While it might be best to purchase your tickets in advance if you’re intent on nabbing a spot at one of Broadway’s in-demand hits, such as Hamilton, locals prefer a last-minute roll of the dice. Skip the crowds – and exorbitant prices – by snapping-up a same-day theater ticket at the TKTS Discount Booths on 47th Street in Times Square. The box office opens at 2PM and prices are up to 50 percent off. Inventory is displayed on a flashing board in front of the adjacent bleachers-like ruby red steps (which also serves as a prime selfie spot). There’s a mix of musicals, plays and dance productions on sale every day, but make like an insider and checkout a show currently in preview mode – a set of performances that allow the director and crew to teak any kinks before the official opening.
For the quintessential New York experience, grab a seat Jersey Boys, a touring 2005 jukebox singalong that dramatizes the journey of 60’s rock’n’roll group The Four Seasons from the time of their formation in Jersey. Hustle outside the theater’s stage door after the curtain falls for a post-show autograph and pictures of your favorite stars.
