Let’s Make A Deal: Saving Money On Theater & Show Tickets

Editor’s Note: For more tips on theater in New York City, see our 2014 Guide to Theater & Live Performances and “The Kindie Capital“

Seeing an off-Broadway or Broadway show is a family activity that everyone will love. However, tickets can cost top- dollar. Check out the sites below to find affordable deals!

BroadwayBox.com: Discounts are up to $70 for off-Broad- way and Broadway shows. Check out the listings. broadwaybox.com

Givenik: Tickets to on and off-Broadway shows are discount- ed and also offer group rate discounts. Along with selling tickets, Givenik donates to an organization of your choice when you purchase tickets. givenik.com

High 5: Teens between ages 13-18 can receive tickets to a show for $5. With each ticket purchased, they can bring an adult for the same discounted price. Be sure to have a valid school ID. highfivetix.org

Kids Night On Broadway (KNOB): Kids ages 6-18 can see a Broadway show for free during this annual promotion! Over 20 shows have offered KNOB tickets. Children must be ac- companied by a full paying adult. kidsnightonbroadway.com

Lunchtix.com: Register for daily e-mails to receive deals to local theaters. There is only a limited amount of time to pur- chase tickets, so purchase early! lunchtix.com/New-York

Playbill.com: Playbill members have access to discounts through daily emails. playbill.com

Rush, Lottery, Standing Room Only: Get to the box office as soon as the show in question opens for discounted prices. Be sure to have a valid picture ID. Prices and seats vary depend- ing on the show. playbill.com

School Theater Ticket Program: Discounted coupons are offered for organizations, schools, camps, and non-profit organizations. schooltix.com

TDF membership: Access to off-Broadway and Broadway productions at discounted prices are at your fingertips. Sign up and see if you are eligible to the Theater Development Fund. Eligible members will receive discounted ticket prices from $9-45. The monthly fee for members is $30. tdf.org

TheaterMania.com: Discounted prices to off-Broadway and Broadway shows are available daily. Become a member for special services. theatermania.com

TKTS: In the city and decide you want to go to a Broadway show ASAP? There are three locations to find discounted tickets for the same day! Located in Times Square, at South Street Seaport, and in Downtown Brooklyn. Times Square sells tickets for all day performances while South Street Seaport and Downtown Brooklyn only have evening shows available. tdf.org

Travelzoo.com: This site offers an abundance of discounted tickets to shows and other family activities. travelzoo.com

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!