How to Get Last Minute Broadway Show Tickets
People may expect to pay higher prices when getting last minute tickets to a show or event but with Broadway shows, that doesn't have to be the case.  By using www.Broadway.org, the great new website from The Broadway League, you can easily learn how to get last minute Broadway show tickets--and it doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. Even when a show is seemingly sold out or it is close to show time, there are several methods the savvy theatre patron can try to obtain a ticket.

Start with The Broadway League

A great starting point is www.Broadway.org, The Broadway League's official online headquarters for Broadway information in New York City and across North America. Information and tickets for shows on Broadway and on National Tour are all available at the click of a button. With our mobile app and website you can easily check the availability of any of the current shows. On the show page there is a direct link to purchase tickets online through the official ticketing office for the show, which is likely to be Telecharge at (212) 239-6200 or Ticketmaster at (212) 250-2929 depending on the show. These outlets are the official ticketing services for nearly all of the Broadway theatres in New York City.

If you're already in town, consider visiting the box office at the theatre at which the show is playing, where you can speak directly with a ticket agent and discuss available seats and locations. The box office location for any show is available under the List of Shows.

You can call Telecharge at (212) 239-6200 or Ticketmaster at (212) 250-2929, depending on the show. Both of these outlets are official ticketing services for nearly all of the Broadway theatre Other Methods for Buying Broadway Tickets

There are several additional ways you can purchase tickets at the last minute by using the tools on Broadway.org. Check individual show pages for policies and availabilities for these options.

• Standing Room Only - Some theatres can accommodate patrons standing at the back of the house on the main level or on the mezzanine. These inexpensive tickets may be available when the show is otherwise sold out.
• Rush Tickets - Some shows have "rush" or "lottery" tickets providing opportunities on the day of the show for patrons to purchase discount tickets directly at the theatre box offices.  Policies and availabilities vary.
• Premium Tickets - Premium tickets are the best seats in the house, available from the official ticketing agencies even when other tickets are sold out.
• Learning how to get last minute Broadway show tickets is easy when you know which tools are at your disposal, and the proper channels to check.