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If you have time before curtain
Check the Broadway League performance schedule and TKTS Live. Pick at least two eligible shows with times you can reach. If your first choice is listed at TKTS, compare the total at the booth with the primary seller’s available seats. When the theatre is nearby, ask the box office whether it has released any returned or newly available inventory.
If curtain is close
Book a specific available seat through an official seller or a marketplace with clear delivery terms. Confirm that the ticket can be received and opened before you leave for the theatre. Give yourself time to reach the correct entrance and clear security. If the plan is already tight, a later curtain or tomorrow’s matinee can be easier than rushing through Midtown.