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Best Ways to Get Tickets to Popular Shows
Often getting tickets to popular performances can be difficult. Many shows sell out; for others, the price is astronomical. You may wonder how you can avoid these problems when trying to attend that show you’ve been dying to see. There are several ways in which you can succeed at getting tickets.

Go during the week- Show tickets for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening performances are often the easiest to get. These usually sell out much more slowly.

Buy your tickets early- As soon as you know that a show is coming to town, you should get your tickets, if possible. Often, the early bird gets the proverbial worm.

Get rear orchestra seats- These are often available because the view of the second story is partially obscured.

Get lottery or SRO tickets-Some theaters offer standing room only tickets and daily lotteries for seats. This is a last-chance option, so it is not guaranteed.

Be flexible with the date- If you demand to go to a show on a particular night, your chances of getting seats are lowered. If you check for tickets over a range of dates, your luck will be much better.