Posts by author Chip Pate
The Recession Special at Gray's Papaya: Two franks and a drink. Photo: Aniel
Let’s be honest: Times Square has never been a great place to eat, especially on a budget. Real New Yorkers try to avoid the area altogether. And for some curious reason, tourists visiting one of the world’s great culinary destinations seem content packing into the same old mediocre chain restaurants they find back home. Applebee’s » Read more
Rush. Standing-room. Lottery. TDF membership. Discount codes. There are so many ways to save money on tickets for Broadway shows in New York that you rarely need to pay full price for any of them. Unless that show is “Hamilton.” Since opening at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre last July, the hip-hop musical tracing the unlikely » Read more
TKTS and other outlets help you score cheaper tickets, but tyou should still make the most of your night out at the theatre. Photo: Kevin H.
If you’ve ever seen the full price of Broadway tickets in New York City, you may still remember the shock. The good news is that with all kinds of ticket discounts and show options, you rarely need to drop top dollar for an exceptional experience. No matter how much you spend, though, it’s always a » Read more
The Lucille Lortel is one of the many Off-Broadway theaters that offer great shows at great prices. Photo: somethingstartedcrazy.
A few aficionados may quibble on London’s West End, but ask most people in the know and you’ll quickly discover that New York City is the world center for theater. Stand in Times Square on any Friday night and there are literally hundreds of performances taking place on stages in every direction. That’s why no » Read more
Find out how to save money on tickets to Broadway shows. Photo: Sudan Ouyang
You’re headed to New York and heard all about that spectacular show with huge stars on Broadway. Figuring no trip to New York is truly complete without a trip to the theater — and you’d be right about that — you rush online to buy tickets, pull up the prices and — boom! — get » Read more