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!