Hit Show Ticket Tips
By Matthew Blank
and Jil Simon
28 May 2008
Many sold-out and high-selling shows on Broadway have greater availability at specific performances. Here are the best ways to secure some of Broadway's "hot tickets."
This week's Ticket Tips are brought to you by:
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South Pacific
* A cancellation line forms in the theatre's lower lobby on the day of each sold out performance. Cancellation tickets may be released throughout the day, up to curtain time.
August: Osage County
*Tuesday evening (7:30 PM), Wednesday matinees (2 PM) and Wednesday evening (7:30 PM) have the best availability.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
* Tuesday (7 PM) and Wednesday (2 PM and 8 PM) performances have the greatest availability.
Grease
* Thursday (8 PM) and Sunday (2 PM and 7 PM) performances have the best availability for orchestra seating.
* Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday have the best availability for mid-mezzanine seating.
Hairspray
* Tuesday (7 PM), Wednesday (2 PM and 8 PM) and Thursday (7 PM) have the best availability.
Jersey Boys
* Tuesday evening (7 PM) and Wednesday evening (8 PM) have the best availability.
* Check for tickets on Sunday or Monday when an additional week of shows goes on sale.
* Premium seats are often available after the regular-priced seats are gone.
The Little Mermaid
* Tuesday evening (8 PM), Wednesday evening (8 PM) and Thursday evening (8 PM) have the best availability.
The Lion King
* Wednesday evening (8 PM) and Thursday evening (8 PM) have the best availability.
* The cancellation line forms two hours before every performance.
Monty Python's Spamalot
* Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 8pm and Sunday evening at 7pm performances have the best seats available.
* $36.50 rear balcony tickets are sold for all performances.
Wicked
* Sunday matinee (3 PM) has the best availability.
* Partial-view seats are available for many performances.
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