Video: How to Get Broadway Tickets for Less

By JD Rinne
October 3, 2012

More than 12 million people attend Broadway shows each year, so tickets can be hard to come by. Average prices for top shows start at around $130 when booking in advance—and premium seats can cost as much as $300 at the box office.

To get a seat that won't break the bank, check out this video that videographer Joe Hicks and I recently shot in Times Square. You'll be singing along to your favorite Broadway tune in no time.

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