Live Shows and Show Tickets

Looking for a fun way to learn more about culture while being entertained? Take a break from the cinematic adventures of movie theaters and be an audience member of a musical, your favorite sitcom or another type of live show. 

Popular Broadway Shows

Broadway has become a national symbol for live theater entertainment and musicals. It’s known all over the world as having the most talented and artistic forms of live entertainment. Some of the most popular shows currently playing on Broadway include:
  • Hairspray
  • Phantom of the Opera
  • The Lion King
  • Rent
  • Wicked.
People from all over the world come to New York City, and Broadway shows are a fun way to soak in local NYC culture.
While some of these musicals have been derived from a movie or were made into a movie, seeing a live performance of the story can be a life-changing, memorable experience. The mere difference between the quaint Broadway theaters and the industrialized movie theaters is enough for anyone to realize they’re truly experiencing something worthwhile.

Purchasing Broadway Show Tickets

When purchasing Broadway show tickets, consumers have plenty of options. Due to the reputation that Broadway musicals have earned over the past years, the theater experience may come with a high price.
 
If you’re not near a computer and you’re exploring NYC, TKTS vendors in Time Square can sell you live show tickets for 50 percent off. However, keep in mind that the best way to ensure your ticket is valid is to purchase it through an accredited source. Steer clear of scalping tickets off the street.
 
Broadway plays and musicals run all year round, so be sure to check a schedule to find the times and locations of the different theaters. Due to the high demand for show tickets, it’s best to order your tickets a few weeks in advance. However, some of the discount stands only offer tickets for the shows playing that particular day.

TV Show Tickets

If you are planning a trip out to Hollywood in search of the stars, you can also catch a live show. The majority of TV shows are recorded in studios throughout Los Angeles. While something is always being taped somewhere in LA, the busiest taping season is August through March.
 
Being a member of the studio audience during a taping is literally priceless: tickets are free. Of course, more tickets are given out than there are seats, so get there early. This surplus of tickets is to make sure the studio will be full.
 
Being at the taping of a TV shows lets you see behind-the-scenes unexpected events and bloopers that you wouldn't normally see on TV. At a live taping, you have the chance to watch the actors in action with no net to catch them if they fall. You’ll likely witness comedic outbursts and scenes that have to be redone if someone missed a line or burst out laughing. Going to a TV show taping allows you to share this experience with the actors and become part of the show.
 
Some of the most sought after tickets in live television is the Oprah Winfrey Show. Unfortunately, Oprah Show tickets are in high demand and are not easy to come by. Oprah.com offers more information on how to obtain tickets.

Las Vegas Show Tickets

While Las Vegas show tickets may be pricey, they are well worth it. If you are planning a trip to Vegas, take some time away from the slot machines, sit back, relax and enjoy a world-class show. Some of the world renowned shows you can check out in Sin City include:
  • classic musicals such as Mama Mia
  • concerts from legends, such as Celine Dion or Bette Midler
  • from Cirque du Soliel
  • stunning magic shows.
These shows fill up fast so be sure to buy your tickets far in advance.
 
The cost of tickets for live shows in Vegas and NYC tends to start at about $50 per seat. Prices can skyrocket upwards of $1,000, depending on the show, the date and the type of seats you get. In most cases, paying higher prices for to see these stunning shows are worth every penny and will leave you with a long-lasting impression of live entertainment.
 
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