Getting half-price Broadway tickets

The Broadway bug bit me my first week in New York when I saw the large TKTS booth in Times Square. TKTS sells day-of discounted Broadway tickets to many of the favorite shows.

To avoid the long lines I suggest taking advantage of the weekdays and aim to go to the TKTS booth Tuesday or Wednesday. Go with a specific show or two in mind, but be flexible. The offerings change everyday and you never know what deal you might get.
I happened to stop by on a Tuesday and paid $50 for $126 tenth row seats to see Equus. It was during the last month of the show and was totally worth it.

Later that same week, on a Thursday, my friend and I went by again to see what ticket offerings were available. The selection was bigger, but so was the line! We arrived right when the booth opened and had to wait about 45 minutes.
We were still able to get three tickets in center orchestra for Mary Poppins. We payed less than $50 per ticket, which would originally be valued at $126. So don't be discouraged by the lines, there are still plenty of tickets available.

Details on TKTS Booths: (Click on the link for detailed subway and more information).

• Times Square - "under the red steps" at Broadway and 47th Street.
Hours - Monday - Saturday: 3pm - 8pm
• South Street Seaport - 199 Water Street (corner of Front and John Streets).
Hours - Monday - Saturday: 11am - 6pm
• Downtown Brooklyn - corner of Jay Street and Myrtle Avenue Promenade.
Hours - Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 6pm

In addition to the discounted tickets, waiting in line at the booth can be entertaining itself. Check out these photos of someone trying to work up the TKTS waiting lines.