subject: Practical Tips In Purchasing Tickets On Tkts [print this page] I think you already heard about the word tktsI think you already heard about the word tkts. Most importantly if you are a Broadway lover. Maybe you always watch shows on Broadway; youve likely love about buying discount theater tickets at the Theatre Development Fund's discount sales center called the TKTS Booth. Now as far as I have learned and researched also TKTS is a discount ticket service run by the non-profit Theatre Development Fund. It sells steeply discounted tickets to Broadway and off-Broadway shows and the main TKTS booth is in Times Square, toward the north end, where 47th crosses Broadway and Seventh, in Duffy Square. It is easily identifiable by the lighted red staircase facing south. TKTS is under the stairs. Lines form in Duffy Square and move north to the TKTS windows, which face 47th.
Now here are a few easy, effective and helpful steps to prepare you how best to take advantage of these great opportunities New York bargain on theater tickets.
First be time conscious. If it is important that you get tickets to the hottest show TKTS has, then arrive at least half an hour before the booth opens, either for matinee or evening performances. For being early will get the best benefits of all. We should also bare in mind this most popular phrase in every establishment First come, first serve! If you're OK with taking your chances on whatever is available, go about an hour after the booth opens when the opening rush has died down. And always remember that the line move so fast, so you should be early enough.
Second, search for some articles that would suggest some popular shows on Broadway. Sometimes we cannot decide on the spot on some decision we need to do. So we need others opinion and advice.
Third, with the opening of the remolded booth, you can now pay with credit cards or cash, so it's easier to shop. Here's how: Just check the computerized boards as you are in line. Select a first and second choice of shows you want to see, once inside the glass-enclosed area, move quickly to the shortest line you see. (Most people go to the closest window, but you don't have to. At the window, tell the TKTS rep what show and how many tickets. He or she will tell you if they are available and what they cost. These are really helpful in choosing your right choice.
And lastly re-check everything because some shows are available on TKTS can literally vary hour-to-hour. You never know when a big group is in town or a show gathers steam for some reasons. Be certain to double check that your tickets are for the date and time you want. For you will surely be a waste of time, effort and money.
Always remember that TKTS is not your best bet if you must see a certain show on a certain date. For most theatergoers, however, it's a great way to see good shows for a bargain price, usually 25 percent to 50 percent off, plus a $3 per ticket charge.
