Broadway Musicals
Renowned worldwide for its historic theaters and musical shows, Broadway is one of New York's most famous streets. Unique in its layout, Broadway runs at an angle that sets it apart from the city's otherwise grid-like street system.
Broadway runs from the City Hall to the Bronx, crossing hundreds of streets and avenues in Manhattan.
Its most important attraction is Times Square, which intersects with 7th Avenue. Times Square’s surroundings provide the most important leisure and cultural offerings. With nearly 40 theatres running famous musicals, it's no wonder this stretch of street has garnered international fame.
Broadway Musicals and Shows
There are three types of shows: On-Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway. You can usually tell the category and location of a show just by its name. The big-name, world-famous shows are almost always on Broadway Avenue or nearby, while the lesser-known productions are often a bit farther out.
Most Popular Broadway Shows
Some of the most successful musicals include The Lion King, Aladdin, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and Les Miserables. If you're traveling with children, the most entertaining ones are The Lion King and Aladdin.
If you would like to book tickets for any of the ones mentioned above, especially The Lion King, we recommend getting the tickets as soon as possible. If you can, two months in advance.
Broadway Tickets
You have two options: buying them online or in New York City, where if you're lucky you may find offers and discounts.
Buying tickets online
The advantages are numerous:
- Getting to choose the day you prefer to see the musical. The best musicals are quickly sold out, so getting them online is an easy way to ensure you get the tickets for the day you prefer.
- Booking the best seats. When you buy a ticket last minute in the ticket office, you most likely won’t get to choose your seat. By buying them online a little before, you’ll be able to get the best seats available.
- Avoid lines to buy tickets. If you buy your ticket online, you'll skip the lines, which are sometimes two hours long.
- Lastly, the tickets are cheaper online than buying them at the ticket office.
If you want to buy your tickets online, you can do so here:
TKTS
In Times Square, TKTS is a shop where you can get tickets for same-day musicals at reduced prices. There are usually long queues; there aren’t always seats for the musicals you want to see, and the seats are not always that good.
If you want to see the most famous musicals, such as Billy Elliot or The Lion King, TKTS is not an option as it doesn’t sell tickets for the most popular shows.
TKTS is a good option for tourists who would like to see a Broadway show without having any preferences.
