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New York is a fantastic city – as a visitor, there are many great things to see and experience. One popular activity is go to see a Broadway show. Broadway shows are popular with both tourists and locals alike. After living in New York City for awhile, you discover some tips and tricks that improve your Broadway experience, and save you money at the same time.

Shows are either classified as “Broadway” or “Off-Broadway”. Broadway theaters hold a minimum of 500 people, while Off-Broadway shows hold a smaller number. Many shows that are now on Broadway start off as Off-Broadway shows, and grow into a Broadway theater as they become more popular. Shows on Broadway are usually better known (produced by big names like Disney), but that doesn’t mean they’re all good, or that they are better than all Off-Broadway shows. People have different tastes, and you’re just as likely to have a great time with an Off-Broadway performance as with a Broadway performance. Since the theaters are smaller and the shows aren’t as heavily advertised, Off-Broadway shows are often cheaper than ones on Broadway.

If you are trying to decide what show to see, it can be quite helpful to check out reviews for Broadway shows from other people who have seen the shows you’re interested in.