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  • Deals on Multiple Performances at Lincoln Center Festival

    The 2014 Lincoln Center Festival is July 7 – August 16.  It’s an opportunity to enjoy the best in dance, opera, theater, and music. New-making performance announcements for 2014 include performances by the Bolshoi Ballet and Cate Blanchett and Isabelle Huppert  in the Sydney Theater Company’s production of The Maids.

    Some of the best deals can be had on ticket packages for multiple performances. These ticket packages to on sale to the general public on January 17th.  If you’re a Friend of Lincoln Center, you can purchase your ticket packages starting January 15th.  These package deals are you only option for early ticket purchases.  The single tickets don’t go on sale until late March.

    Visit the Lincoln Center Festival website for details.

     

     

  • Outside Mullingar with Debra Messing & Brian F. O'Byrne


    Outside Mullingar is a new Broadway play starring Debra Messing, Brian F. O’Bryne, Peter Maloney, and Dearbhla Molloy.  The play is written by John Patrick Shanley (Doubt and Moonstruck) and directed by Dough Hughes.  Previews begin on January 3, 2014.  The show is running for a limited 11 week engagement.

    Outside Mullingar is about the coming together two 40-ish introverted misfit neighbors in Ireland.  See the synopsis – they explain it better than I can.

    The play is a Manhattan Theatre Club production at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

    TheaterMania has a discount code for tickets in the $50 – $80 range.  Details.

    Outside Mullingar is participating in Broadway Week and will have 2 for 1 tickets available beginning January 6th for performances January 21 – February 6.  See Broadway Week ticket information.

    If you’re under 30 years of age, you can purchase $30 tickets to the show for yourself and a guest (who doesn’t need to be under 30). See information on The Manhattan Theatre Club’s 30 Under 30 program.

    Active members of the U.S. Military and the family, plus U.S. Veterans, qualify for a 20% ticket discount through the Blue Star Theatres program.

    Student Rush tickets are available for $27.  Rush tickets must be purchased in person at the box office on the day of the performance.  Info.

     

  • Theater Discounts for Active Military & Veterans


    Several of New York City’s theaters participate in the Blue Star Theatre program, which provides discounts for Active Military, Veterans, and their families.  Participating theaters are HERE Arts Center, Lincoln Center Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, Second Stage Theatre, and Manhattan Theatre Club.

    The discount offers vary by theater. Some offer a percentage discount on tickets, while others have a set discounted ticket price. Visit the Blue Star Theatres website for details.

    Military discount tickets to other shows may also be available through the USO of Metropolitan New York. Visit their website for information, including other NYC military discounts.

  • Get $30 Tickets to Manhattan Theatre Club if You Are Under 30

    The Manhattan Theatre Club has a “30 Under 30” program that makes $30 tickets to their performances available to people under 30 years of age.  It’s free to join up, you just need to be under 30 and fill out their online form.

    You can purchase one ticket for yourself and one for a guest of any age.

    Once you’ve joined up, you’ll receive email updates letting you know what performances are available for purchase.

    See the 30 under 30 program details at the Manhattan Theatre Club website.

     

  • Discount Tickets to The Glass Menagerie on Broadway


    The current Broadway production of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams has made the “Best of 2013” lists at many publications, including The New York Times, New York Magazine, TimeOut New York, and USA Today.

    The show’s run has been extended, but it’s scheduled to close February 23nd.  So, if you want to see it, you’ll need to plan on going soon.

    Goldstar has discount tickets available for $84 – $99.  The tickets are for weekday performances and are in the Orchestra and Mezzanine sections. (You’ll need to register with Goldstar to access their deals, but it’s free and easy, just provide an email and zipcode).

    Playbill and Theater Mania both have discount codes for select performances through February 23rd. Select Tuesday – Thursday evenings and Wednesday matinees are available for $89 and Friday – Sunday matinees and evenings for $99 (regularly $137).

    The Glass Menagerie is playing at the Booth Theatre, 222 West 45th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue.

  • "Rock of Ages" on Broadway – Discount Tickets

    Rock of Ages” tells the story of a boy from Detroit and a girl from a small town who chase their dreams of making it big in L.A.  The show is set in the 1980’s and features hit songs from that era, including We Built This City, We’re Not Gonna Take It, Her I Go Again, and Can’t Fight This Feeling.  If you enjoy the music of the 80’s, you’re bound to enjoy this show.

    LivingSocial has discount tickets available for performances in January and February.  The discount ticket price is $79 for a front mezzanine seat (regularly $140).  See the Living Social deal details and make your purchase.

     

  • Frank Langella in King Lear – Save 25%


    Frank Langella will be starring in Shakespeare’s King Lear at BAM for a limited engagement, January 7th – February 9th.

    Playbill has a discount ticket offer good for 25% off performances on January 7 – 9, and 14 – 16.  You’ll need to order your tickets by December 24th to get the 25% discount, so act fast.

    To access the deal information, go to the Playbill website and join their Playbill Club.  It’s free and easy and they have discount codes to many other Broadway and off-Broadway shows.

    BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is an arts center located in Brooklyn. King Lear is appearing at BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY.

     

  • Winter Broadway Week 2014: 2 for 1 Show Tickets

    It’s almost time for the semi-annual Broadway Week to begin again. The Winter 2014 Broadway Week will take place January 21st – February 6th.

    Two-for-one tickets will go on sale beginning January 6th at 10:30 am.  Tickets can be purchased at the Broadway Week website at www.nycgo.com/broadwayweek.

    Twenty-six shows are participating in Broadway Week with 2-for-1 ticket deals, including: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, A Night with Janis Joplin, After Midnight, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, The Bridges of Madison County, Bronx Bombers, Chicago, Cinderella, The Glass Menagerie, Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots, The Lion King, Machinal, Mamma Mia!, Matilda, Motown, Newsies, No Man’s Land, Once, Outside Mullingar, The Phantom of the Opera, Pippin, Rock of Ages, Twelfth Night, Waiting for Godot, and Wicked.  Two-for-one tickets are subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.

    Ticket sales and Broadway Week details.

    Broadway Week actually lasts a little over two weeks. Remember that the Super Bowl is February 2nd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. That’s likely to bring a lot of people to NYC and hotel rates will probably go up right around that date. If you want to take advantage of the theater ticket savings and find good deals on hotels, it may be best to plan your trip for either the beginning or end of the January 21 – February 6 stretch.  Search for hotels.

     

  • The Bridges of Madison County is Coming to Broadway in January – Discount Tix


    The popular novel and movie, The Bridges of Madison County is now a musical, and it arrives on Broadway in January.

    Based on the novel by Robert James Waller, the show’s book is by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics are by Jason Robert Brown.  Bartlett Sher directs.  The cast stars Kellie O’Hara and Steven Pasquale.

    LivingSocial has a deal with Orchestra section tickets for $89 – $102 (regularly $127 – $141) for February and March performances.  See the LivingSocial deal details.

    Playbill has a discount code for discount tickets priced $65 – $86 (regularly $72 – $141) for January 17 – February 16 or $70 – $95 (regularly $72 – $141) for February 17 – March 16. Visit the Playbill.com website and join their free Playbill Club to access the deal codes.

    Theatermania also has a promo code for discount tickets. The discounted tickets are $65 – $95 (regularly $72 – $141). Their offer is for performances January 17 – March 16 (the deal prices are a little higher after February 16th).

    The show is playing at the Schoenfeld Theare (236 W. 45th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue)

    The Bridges of Madison County on Broadway website.

     

     

  • Join Playbill Club and Get Special Offers on Theater Tickets


    One of the best ways to get good deals on Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets is to join the Playbill Club at Playbill.com.  It’s free and easy to join.  Here’s a link to the sign up form: http://www.playbill.com/club/join/

    Once you join, you’ll receive ticket offer announcements delivered to your email box. They’ll provide promo codes that you can use online, by phone, or in person at the theater box office.  Deals on pre-sales of upcoming shows and show previews are often available. Ticket offers for Rocky and Bridges of Madison County were recently released.

    It’s a great resource.  Sign up now.