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Chances are at some point this summer, mom and dad will come to town and you’ll be stuck trying to figure out how to entertain them for 10 hours. If your mom and dad appreciate theater and the arts, you may want to try this itinerary (which for the record, has been approved by parents of a Postabon employee).
If your parents are dying to see a show and spring coming into the city on you last minute, consider going to TKTS to pick up discounted show tickets. The last thing you’ll want to do is wait in the Times Square TKTS line with mom and dad in the summertime heat, so consider swinging by the Brooklyn or South Street Seaport TKTS the day before their arrival so you can buy next-day matinee tickets. So if mom and dad are arriving Saturday, head to the Seaport on Friday so you’ll have tickets to a mid-afternoon performance. If you need suggestions for a parent-friendly show, consider Next to Normal, In the Heights or anything Disney.
As you walk to the show, you may want to consider stopping in Bryant Park to catch up and enjoy the weather if you have time before the show. Then, head up to Times Square for your mid-afternoon performance.
After the show, bring mom and dad up to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. If it’s nice, consider walking up by the park, or head uptown on the subway and cut through Central Park. Offer to pay for mom and dad at the Met - little do they know you’ll be able to pay whatever you want since the Met offers suggested admission according to Postabon member Knox.
If your parents are still looking to do more sight-seeing after the Met, head to the Guggenheim. On Saturdays from 5:45 - 7:45 pm, you can pay whatever you want for admission, says Postabon member edog. This is perfect if you want to do a quick walk-around with mom and pops, and you won’t feel bad if you decide to leave early to head over to dinner.
Speaking of dinner, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in New York, so we’ll leave that up to you. However, if your parents are big wine drinkers and love a good steak, you may want to suggest Maloney & Porcelli. For $75, you can enjoy three courses and unlimited wine. On Fridays and Saturdays, this special starts at 8pm.
Where do you take your parents when they come to visit, and have you found any good deals? Share your findings with us at Postabon!
If you checked out the Tony Awards on Sunday night, you may have thought you were watching the Oscars, rather than the Tonys. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Denzel Washington and Scarlett Johansson were just some of the night’s big winners. Even Jay-Z was seated with Beyonce in one of the front rows. Still, the night’s big musical numbers reminded viewers why we were watching the show - to celebrate Broadway and the theater.
In New York, you should be able to check out a Tony-nominated show without selling your first-born. Wondering where to snag tickets at a discount? That’s where Postabon comes in.
First, start by checking out TKTS in either Times Square, South Street Seaport or Downtown Brooklyn to get tickets for up to 50% off. If you like to plan ahead, you may want to try the South Street Seaport or Downtown Brooklyn location, since these TKTS booths sell show tickets for matinee tickets the day before, as well as day of performances. If you are more of a risk-taker, consider waiting in line at TKTS Times Square and have a couple show ideas in mind. This way if the show you want to see gets sold-out before you get to the front of the line, you have a back-up plan. Tony Winner for Best Musical, Memphis, and Tony Winner for Best Play, Red, are both at the TKTS Booth. Musical nominees La Cage aux Folles, Fela!, and Million Dollar Quartet, as well as play nominee Next Fall are often at TKTS.
If you prefer to order tickets in advance, Postabon member Streetforce1 suggested using Broadway Box to save on tickets to see Next Fall. These discount codes allow you to save up to 45% on tickets, with prices starting at $59.50.
How many times have we told you not to throw out your student ID? Many theaters offer discounted tickets for students with a valid ID (or 25-year-olds, who have kept their ID since graduating three years ago, i.e. me). Postabon member Yaelleah shared with us some tips on how to get discounted tickets to Tony award winner Memphis. The Shubert Theater, home to Memphis, offers a limited number of tickets for the performances of the day for $26.50. To get the tickets, show up at the box office at 10am Monday - Saturday, or noon on Sunday. Have your valid ID with you and keep in mind you only get two tickets per ID, so don’t drag all your friends with you.
If you don’t have your ID, don’t worry - American Idiot just so happens to offer lottery rush tickets. To get tickets in the first two rows for $27, head to the St. James Theater two hours prior to show time and put your name in a drawing. A half-hour later, names will be drawn and according to Postabon member Yaelleah, winners must be present. Each winner will receive two tickets. Our advice? Enter the lottery when it is raining or really hot and no one wants to stand outside, waiting to see if they are a winner.
Know of any other ways to snag Broadway tickets without breaking the bank? Share them with us at Postabon!
At Postabon, we love giving out prizes. Last week we offered Rock of Ages tickets to three members in the Postabon community. The member with the most referrals received a pair of tickets. We also selected two members who received more than 700 points at random to receive tickets to the show.
Drum roll please….
Streetforce1 received a pair of Rock of Ages tickets. One of our favorite deals he posted last week is at Flute, a champagne bar in Gramercy. Head over to Flute tonight and every Tuesday to enjoy a two for one champagne Happy Hour from 5-8 pm. While there, snack on free caviar.
Congrats are in order for The_Skint, who also runs the blog, The Skint. The Skint posted a deal that everyone in the Postabon office is looking forward to this week. This Friday, June 4, is National Doughnut Day and The_Skint let us know that Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts - no purchase required.
Finally, RobertStanford received a pair of Rock of Ages tickets. Several people signed up to view some of the great Broadway show deals and TV taping information that he posted. We personally like his advice on how to get tickets to the Daily Show.
Want tickets to an event courtesy of Postabon? Well this week we’re giving away a pair of tickets to one of the greatest rivalries in sports: a Yankees vs. Red Sox game. And these aren’t just any tickets - these are in section 123, right along third baseline. To be eligible for the tickets, start earning Karma points and be one of our top 20 users this week. We’ll then select at random one of our top 20 users, and send the tickets along to the August 6th game.
Last weekend with my parents in town, we decided to see Next to Normal, a Tony award winning musical on Broadway. While we purchased tickets to see this show at 40% off at TKTS, they still were a bit pricey, at $78 a ticket (luckily dad picked up the bill).
Being cultured and seeing a show doesn’t mean that you should have to dip into your savings. In the spirit of the Tony Award nominations being announced this week, below you’ll find some of our favorite deals on musicals and plays going on right now in NYC.
Rock of Ages: Child of the 80s? Then you’ll love Rock of Ages. This musical has pulled together a storyline based around your favorite songs of the 80s - which is perfect for the guy who doesn’t want to have to pay attention to the lyrics to understand what the musical is all about. At select performances through June 13, you can save 45% off tickets (you’ll get $69 tickets!) as well as get a free drink by using the code ROAMET. According to Postabon member Colantoni, this is valid only at Monday at 8, Tuesday at 7, Thursday at 8 and Sunday at 7:30. (256 W. 47th between Broadway and 8th).
Stomp: If you’ve ever wanted to go see Stomp, our advice is to go on Sundays. Stomp, the shwo that involves banging of trash cans, dancing and just a ton of percussion, offers $40 tickets on Sunday night performances. Thanks to user DanaG for this deal! (126 2nd Ave between 12th and 13th St).
Graceland: If you’d prefer to see a play at an affordable price, check out Graceland, a play about siblings coming to terms with a parent’s suicide. While the subject matter seems a little deep, you won’t have to dig deep into your pockets for this show - all seats are $20. Better yet, if you have a ticket to the May 11th performance and are under 40, you are invited to a party with the cast. Enjoy free drinks, free snacks and a raffle. Show runs through May 29. (229 W. 42nd St, between 7th and 8th).
Know of any other good show promotions going on right now? Add them to Postabon!
If your parents are dying to see a show and spring coming into the city on you last minute, consider going to TKTS to pick up discounted show tickets. The last thing you’ll want to do is wait in the Times Square TKTS line with mom and dad in the summertime heat, so consider swinging by the Brooklyn or South Street Seaport TKTS the day before their arrival so you can buy next-day matinee tickets. So if mom and dad are arriving Saturday, head to the Seaport on Friday so you’ll have tickets to a mid-afternoon performance. If you need suggestions for a parent-friendly show, consider Next to Normal, In the Heights or anything Disney.
Speaking of dinner, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in New York, so we’ll leave that up to you. However, if your parents are big wine drinkers and love a good steak, you may want to suggest Maloney & Porcelli. For $75, you can enjoy three courses and unlimited wine. On Fridays and Saturdays, this special starts at 8pm.
First, start by checking out 
The Skint posted a deal that everyone in the Postabon office is looking forward to this week. This Friday, June 4, is National Doughnut Day and The_Skint let us know that 
Stomp: If you’ve ever wanted to go see Stomp, our advice is to go on Sundays. Stomp, the shwo that involves banging of trash cans, dancing and just a ton of percussion, offers 