If you’re going to be in New York City, you’ll likely want to see a play or musical while you’re there. If there’s a show that you’re dying to see, then you might have already purchased your tickets in advance to ensure you’ll have the best seat in the house. That said, if you’re just eager to get the ambiance of live theatre and don’t mind what you see, there are plenty of ways to get Broadway tickets without paying full price. Keep in mind that you’re going to be taking a risk in terms of what kind of seat you get apart from knowing the section, but if you’re wanting to save some money, here’s a few (but not an exhaustive) list of options.

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TKTS Booths

The main option for the TKTS booth that’s convenient for Times Square is in the square itself (by 49th street). Just behind the red stairs, you’ll find a set of booths with a line that forms starting at 11 and closing at 7PM (in advance of the shows).

If you want your best shot at decent seats, you’ll want to line up at 11 (which tends to be the longest line of the day as well). There’s also a Lincoln Centre location, but that’s only open Tuesday – Saturday, so if you’re hoping to see a Sunday or Monday show, the Times Square version is your best bet.

TodayTix

Standing in line isn’t your only option. If you want to stick online and make your purchase, you can use TodayTix to see what’s available! While you might not be able to get as deep of a discount with in-person tickets, it’s still a viable option for that last minute booking.

Box Office

While you’re not likely to get a discount on tickets, if you’re really desperate to see a show, you could always go by the box office and see what’s available for sale at the theatre. This is one of your riskiest options, but remains a last resort if you’ve got your heart set on something and happen to be in the area.

Third Party (with a few caveats)

This isn’t the first recommendation by any means, but it can work out in a pinch. Due to weather delays in Toronto that meant I was going to miss my Letterkenny Live showing in New York City, it was one of the only options I had left and luckily, it paid off. I was able to get tickets for the later showing with less than twelve hours before the show began. Sites like SeatGeek and StubHub probably won’t have the best prices on tickets (and that’s before fees even come into the equation), but if you’re desperate and you’ve got limited options, it’s still something to keep in mind.

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No matter what you choose to see, it’s a memorable experience that can only be had in a few places in the world — if you can get a great deal while experiencing it? That’s even better! So grab your tickets and then all that’s left to do is enjoy the show.