Decide which show you'd like to see. Throughout the year, countless plays and musicals draw audience members from all over the world. It's important to choose a show that suits your taste. If you're a fan of musical theater, decide what style you want to see. Do you want to see a classic like "The Phantom of the Opera," or something new like "American Idiot" or "The Book of Mormon?" If you're not into musical theater, focus on straight plays.
Read reviews. Though a review is, of course, the opinion of one person, it provides an in-depth description of the show you're considering. If a show got a terrible review, you might reconsider seeing it. If you weren't sure about a show and it got a great review, you could consider that one.
Call the box office to reserve your ticket. By contacting someone at the theater, you should be able to get the best possible seats. The box-office workers can also give you details about the seating in the theater as well, so you can decide where to sit. Some people prefer to sit in the orchestra near the stage, while others prefer to sit in a balcony.
If you're in New York City, go to the TKTS booth in Times Square. The main booth is located on 7th Avenue, between 43rd and 44th streets. This company offers up to 50 percent off original ticket prices. You must purchase your ticket on the day of the performance, and tickets aren't always available for every show. If you're open to seeing a few shows, this might be a less-expensive option for buying your ticket.
Go to the theater early and stand in line. Very often, theatergoers can't make it to the show at the last minute, and the box office releases their seats to someone else. These are called rush tickets. Some theaters also have a lottery for tickets before the show, in which you submit your name. If your name is chosen, you can see a show for a discounted rate. And, if all else fails, ask the box office if you can sign up to be an usher. Some Broadway theaters employ ushers to help audience members to their seats. After your job is done, you can sit back and watch the show for free!