Intro by Courtey Cox, tips by Andrea Woroch

For any couples who choose New York City as their destination wedding or honeymoon spot – Broadway is a must-visit. Seeing live theater is one way to really take advantage of your big city location. However, taking in the Broadway lights can be very expensive. Andrea Woroch is a well-known consumer and money-saving expert who helps you spend less without radically changing your lifestyle. Here are Andrea’s tips and tricks for seeing Broadway for less:

1. Hit Up the TKTS Booth
This booth is located in Times Square and sells tickets for 25-percent to 50-percent off the face value. It takes a bit of planning, but it’s well worth the savings. Besides, you were going to visit Times Square anyway, weren’t you?

2. Wait Until The Morning of the Show
Many theaters reserve some excellent up-front tickets for sale early in the day of the performance. Check what time these tickets go on sale, then arrive about an hour early to stand in line. Keep in mind the line grows shorter the longer the play is into its run. This doesn’t hold true, however, for extremely long-running shows, like “Cats” and “The Lion King.”

3. Check Online for Tickets
You may be able to bypass that queue on the morning of the show by looking online first. Broadway.com posts last-minute deals on the day of the performance starting at 10:30 a.m. EST. Requests are accepted until 4:30 p.m. EST and can land you 25-percent off popular shows like “Wicked.”

4. Take Time in the Middle of the Day
As with movie tickets, tickets for matinee shows are offered at cheaper prices.

5. Attend Broadwayon Broadway
Go for free with the annual outdoor Broadway on BroadwayConcert Series, being held this year on September 9.

6. Stand Up
Head to the box office for standing-room-only tickets. Your feet might get sore during the show, but you may end up paying as little as $25 per ticket.

7. Avoid the Great White Way
Forget the big-time shows and take-in an off-Broadwayproduction. The tickets are much cheaper and you’ll find some excellent productions. Plus, many Broadway shows go off-Broadway after their debut so you can catch those popular shows for less. Also know that many popular shows tour the nation, so you can catch an award-winning production and avoid the hassle and cost of a trip to the Big Apple. Check with your local performing arts center or visit the Broadway show’s official website for tour details.

8. Use Gift Cards
Ticketmaster offers discount gift cards through such websites as GiftCardGranny.com. With gift cards, you can purchase tickets from the comfort of your home and still save.

9. Check Out a Preview
Usually, attending a preview show is as good as hitting a production during its standard run. You’ll save on tickets and get a jump on the crowds.

10. Use Your Student I.D.
Save on last-minute (aka “rush”) tickets by using your student I.D.

11. Attend Kids Night
Kids Night on Broadway offers free admission for children ages 6 to 18, with one full-paying adult in attendance. This event only happens once a year, so make sure you check the website for the scheduled date.

12. Watch for Daily Deals
Keep an eye on discounted gift certificates to various shows on Groupon, Living Social and Dealery.