Broadway or Off-Broadway?
| Broadway | Off-Broadway | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 500 or more | 100 to 499 |
| Where | Theater District, Midtown | Across Manhattan |
| Tickets | Higher prices | Usually cheaper |
| Tony Awards | Eligible | Not eligible |
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Off-Broadway guides
- What Is Off-Broadway?
- What Is Off-Off-Broadway?
- Broadway vs Off-Broadway: The Difference
- Best Off-Broadway Shows
- Off-Broadway Tickets: How to Book and Save
- Cheap Off-Broadway Tickets
- Off-Broadway Theatres Guide
- Off-Broadway Neighbourhoods
- Off-Broadway Musicals
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- Off-Broadway Awards: Obies, Drama Desk and Lortels
- Off-Broadway Accessibility
- Off-Broadway for First-Timers
- Shakespeare in the Park
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Broadway and Off-Broadway?
Broadway theatres have 500 or more seats and sit in the Theater District around Times Square. Off-Broadway theatres have 100 to 499 seats and are found across Manhattan. Tickets are usually cheaper Off-Broadway.
How do I get cheap Broadway tickets?
Try digital lotteries, rush tickets, the TKTS booth and weekday or preview performances.
Where is Broadway?
Most Broadway theatres are in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan, between 41st and 54th Streets near Times Square.
What are the Tony Awards?
The Tony Awards honour Broadway productions each year. Off-Broadway shows are not eligible.
Updated 2 November 2026. Prices and availability change, so check the ticket seller.