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How to Get Tickets for the Tony Awards

The Tony Awards takes place (as of April 2011) at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan; the venue, however, may change in future years. The Tony Awards is an annual celebration of theater, which is broadcast live. Awards are handed out for Broadway productions and performances. Several noncompetitive awards, including a Special Tony Award, the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre, and the Isabelle Stevenson Award, are also given. The first Tony Awards was held on April 6, 1947.

Instructions

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      Visit the Tony Awards official website (see Resources). Every year the website makes an announcement about the availability of tickets. This announcement typically takes place in the spring. As of April 2011, ticket prices range from $229.50 to $429.50.

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      If you want order tickets by phone, call Ticketmaster at 866-858-0008 or 866-858-0009. Tickets are also available online at Ticketmaster.com or at a Ticketmaster retail outlet. Tickets may be fully refundable for 72 hours after purchase.

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      Visit the Broadway Concierge and Ticket Center, which is located in the Times Square Information Center on the east side of Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets, to pay in person. The Ticket Center is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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      Visit the Radio City Music Hall box office. Call beforehand to ensure that tickets are available. The Radio City box office does not accept Will Call tickets from individual patrons, and closes for advance sales at 6 p.m. on event days. Tickets may be subject to a $4.50 facility surcharge.

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