Broadway & Off-Broadway

Long gone are the days where you could discover up-and-coming actors and blossoming writers/directors on Broadway or even off-Broadway. The shows these days are either big-name musicals years in the making, many of which can now also be seen on national tours and in Las Vegas; or plays headlined by celebrities, like Tom Hanks, Daniel Craig and Scarlett Johansson. Some of the shows are still a thrill to attend, if only to see the insides of some of New York’s famous theaters. Find discounted tickets on sale at three locations around the city (Times Square, South Street Seaport and Brooklyn). A good place to keep up with what’s generating buzz is Playbill.com.