We’ve Found the Best Way to Get Last-Minute Broadway Tickets Online

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Long before the curtain rises and the band strikes up in the pit — you’re going to need to snag a seat in the theater first. But what if you’ve waited until the last minute? It happens to the best of us, but getting tickets to the best Broadway shows usually involves a bit of planning (we’re talking entering ticket lotteries, rushing the theater, or even hitting the cancellation line). That being said, if you do need to find last-minute Broadway tickets, you’ve got a few solid options.

Thanks to sites like TodayTix, it’s more accessible than ever to get Broadway tickets online to some of the most successful shows — like Hamilton, Wicked, and Six, to name a few. If you don’t want to wait in line for hours to secure tickets at the box office, or pay a million extra fees, here’s a procrastinator’s guide on how to score the best seats in the house from the comfort of your own home.

How to Buy Last-Minute Broadway Tickets on TodayTix

The good news is if you think you have to physically be in the Big Apple to order Broadway tickets — you don’t. Traditional in-person methods of buying tickets involve a lot of luck (and sprinting to the box office in the wee hours of the morning), but in the end, you’ll probably have less wiggle room regarding dates, what time you can see the show, and what seat you end up in (probably the upper mezzanine, if we’re being honest).

Whether you don’t feel like standing in line at TKTS, or want to make sure you get specific seats to a show you’ve had your eye on, there are other ways of finding last-minute Broadway tickets without breaking the bank. TodayTix is a handy way to help you find discounted tickets through your phone on the same day as the performance (or up to week in advance), so you can just show up at the theater at showtime with a few clicks and taps. The best part? You can take advantage of discount codes offered by individual shows — like this 20% ticket discount to see two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in Once Upon a Mattress.

So how does it work? Start by creating an account on the website or the app. Once you’re logged in, select one of nineteen locations around the world (from New York City, to Brisbane, Australia). Your home page will now be full of available shows and events in the city you selected. After selecting a show, you can then pick your seats and proceed to checkout. Once you’ve bought the tickets, you can easily save them to your Apple Wallet or use the QR code in the confirmation email.

Just be aware that tickets are available through the TodayTix app on a first-come, first served basis — only a limited number of tickets are available for each performance and may sell out quickly (some of the most popular shows are currently &Juliet currently starring TikTok icon Charli D’Amelio, MJ: The Musical, Six and Hamilton, according to the site).

How to Get Broadway Rush Tickets on TodayTix

Looking to see a show tonight? Yes, we mean tonight, tonight — now you can, with access to day-of Rush and Lottery tickets through TodayTix.

“Rush Tickets” are typically lower-priced tickets only available on the day of a given performance. You used to have to wait outside the box office to get these, but now they’re available on the TodayTix app and website. Keep a lookout for shows that are marked with “Rush Tickets” to get the lowest price possible (once Rush is completely sold out for that day, it will be reflected on the show page).

For a complete list of current and upcoming Broadway shows, we recommend checking out Broadway.org, the Broadway League’s official online site for all the theatre information you’ll need. This will give you a good idea of which shows are open, a theatre district map, and details about the shows