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Broadway shows on a budget in NYC
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In this new era of personal fiscal responsibility , you may believe that you can no longer afford he entertainment that you love. A night out that includes dinner and a Broadway show can cost $600 and upwards. With a little planning and research, a fun filled Broadway outing can be yours for a third of that price or less.
Like a plane reservation, the further out you plan your Broadway outing, the better the price will be for the night you want. Rethinking the time of day can save you money as well. Instead of a night out, consider making a day of it. Matinee and early weekday shows are usually discounted.
Do your research. Websites like theatermania and Entertainment-Link offer discounts from 35% to 60% on top shows. I recently found $160 seats for shows like Mama Mia and 39 Steps discounted to $50. Playbill has a website with a free discount club. You can obtain discounts for the newest shows as well as Broadway favorites on this site. The more flexible you are with dates and times, the better the discount.
New York City's theater district restaurants can also shave dollars off your entertainment budget. Many restaurants offer pre-theater menus. These "prix-fixe" menus have a set item menu at a discounted price. Club 21 for example, offers a three course prix-fixe dinner menu for $38 and six hours of free parking. The Zagat restaurant review website has a section dedicated to theater district pre-fixe menus in New York City.
Want to see a Broadway show for the cost of a fast food dinner? Wait and follow the news on your favorite Broadway comedy shows. Broadway shows put on by the best mainstream comics like Robin Williams or Will Ferrell often end up on cable channels like HBO.
While you might not pray to Will Ferrell's George Bush character's "Swiss lookin Jesus", you will thank heaven that you planned your budget carefully for a night out on the "Great White Way".
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