Half-price Theater Tickets
Secure theater tickets at incredible discounts by calling places that offer last-minute deals
IF YOU'RE GOING...
You're vacationing in the big city and want to see The Producers, but two tickets at $60 each would bust your budget. No problem—there's a chance you can buy them for as much as 50 percent off. Many cities offer last-minute half-price tickets to shows of all kinds—from musicals to modern dance—at special outlets. Tickets go on sale in the late morning for performances that night. You'll probably have to pay in person (possibly with cash), but you may be able to check ticket options by phone or online (and some outlets offer online sales). Arrive early for the widest selection and be flexible: You never know what's going to be available that day.
BOSTON, BOSTIX
(617) 262-8632, www.artsboston.org
CHICAGO, HOT TIX
(312) 554-9800, www.hottix.org
LAS VEGAS, TICKETS2NITE
(702) 968-8800, www.tickets2nite.com
LOS ANGELES, LA STAGE TIX
www.lastagetix.com (no booth, available only online)
NEW YORK, TKTS
(212) 221-0013, www.tdf.org/tkts
PORTLAND, CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
(503) 226-2811, www.pcpa.com
SAN DIEGO, ARTS TIX
(619) 497-5000, www.sdartstix.com
SAN FRANCISCO, TIX BAY AREA
(415) 433-7827, www.tixbayarea.org
SEATTLE, TICKET/TICKET
(206) 324-2744
VANCOUVER, B.C., TICKETS TONIGHT
(604) 684-2787, www.ticketstonight.ca
WASHINGTION, D.C., TICKETPLACE
(202) 842-5387, www.ticketplace.org
Photo Illustration by William Duke
This article was first published in September 2004. Some facts may have aged gracelessly. Please call ahead to verify information.
