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By Harry Tannenbaum

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How can you buy theater tickets? What do you need to watch out for? And how can you get the best theater tickets at the lowest possible prices?

The SHORT answer is...

You can:
  • Buy as a tourist,
  • Buy at the theater's box office,
  • Buy by mail,
  • Buy from online discounters,
  • Buy from third party box offices,
  • Buy from ticket scalpers,
  • Buy in the last minute,
  • Buy online,
  • Buy over the phone,
  • Buy using a credit card,
  • Buy using an online dicount code,
  • Stand during the show, and
  • Stand in line.
You can also SELL your tickets, if you know how. In this apt article we will tell how to sell your tickets.

The LONG answer is...

Buy as a tourist

How can you buy theater tickets? You can buy theater tickets in person from a third party box office, for example in Times Square in New York City. And if you mention you're from out of town, that is if you mention you're a tourist, you will likely get a better deal than the locals.

Buy at the theater's box office

How can you buy theater tickets? You can buy theater tickets in person, at the theater's box office. The big advantage is that you're able to get the seats you want. However, if you really want the best seats, you will likely need to buy theater tickets well in advance.

Buy by mail

How can you buy theater tickets? You can buy your tickets through the mail. And you can even mail your check to the theater's box office.

Buy from online discounters

How can you buy theater tickets? You can buy theater tickets from online discounters. Because, for same-day live shows, oftentimes you can get tickets at discounts of up to 70 percent.

Buy from third party box offices

How can you buy theater tickets? You can buy theater tickets from third party box offices. If you do, then you want to examine the tickets carefully. Make sure they're not forgeries, the price is not excessive, and that they are issued for the night and the seats you want.

Buy from ticket scalpels

How can you buy theater tickets? Never buy theater tickets from tickets scalpels, because the tickets may be forgeries, and because the prices they charge are always sky-high.

Buy in the last minute

How can you buy theater tickets? If you get to the theater's box office in the last minute, and if you ask for the best price, you will likely get a great price. ...More >>

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