Broadway shows can cost $200+ per seat, but smart visitors get them for $50-100. Methods: 1) TKTS booth in Times Square — same-day discounts up to 50%, opens 3pm daily; 2) Show lotteries — Hamilton, Wicked and others offer $10-40 day-of tickets via apps; 3) Rush tickets — many shows release $30-50 tickets when box office opens (10am); 4) Standing room — $20-40 if show is sold out (check show site); 5) Off-Broadway — equally great theater for $40-80 (Stomp, Blue Man Group); 6) TodayTix app — discounted tickets, no fees. Avoid third-party resale (StubHub) for premium shows — often overpriced. Tuesday-Thursday have lower demand than weekends.