How can I sell an extra ticket for The Lion King on Broadway?

[AndreaDM]

Go to the show early and look for someone in line at the box office. My DD and I went to see Beauty and the Beast in Atlanta a few years ago and we were in line to buy tickets. A couple with a young daughter came up and said they had 2 tickets to sell since the grandparents couldn't make it. I told them I would buy them but I only had $26 cash on me as I was planning on using my credit card. These were at least $50 tickets, but they gave them to me for that! I offered to go to an ATM because I felt bad, but they said they would have just went to waste anyway, and to just pay it forward.

So, I think you could sell it the day of, but be prepared to accept less than face value.

 

[Iamthequeen]

There are many people who go to the theater by themselves. If I was going to be in NYC in June, I'd buy it.

 

[MineMail]

Because many people come to Manhattan on business, they often travel alone. If they're from out of town and don't know anyone, they would buy a single ticket to a Broadway play. If you're going to NYC for the first time, taking in a show is part of the experience.

That particular show is geared towards families, so it might not be a big seller. Contact the box office and ask for suggestions. Stubhub is a good option.

Scalping, or reselling tickets, is technically illegal in NY state unless you're a licensed reseller. However, sales happen all the time; walk up to any venue and hear "tickets, tickets, who needs tickets?" You can sell tickets on eBay or Stubhub without being a licensed reseller.

http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/ticketresell/ticket_faq.html#10

 

[ashley0139]

To the above poster, Broadway theater tickets are non-refundable.

Not always true; if it's a popular show (which Lion King is) sometimes the box office will buy the tickets back from you and resell them to the cancellation line.

OP, I would try Stubhub first. When I lived in the city I went to shows by myself all the time.

 

[Soupermom]

OP here. I called the box office and was told they do not buy back tickets, even for the Lion King. Just an FYI

 

[shortbun]

You could go to the half price ticket sale on the day of the show and let people know you have a great seat for the show. Can't remember the name of the park where the que is but it's where the James Cohen statue is. I would just give it to the bellman or concierge at my hotel in exchange for other services.

 

[zeferjen]

If there is any way that it can change to two seats, I would buy them.

 

[Soupermom]

If there is any way that it can change to two seats, I would buy them.

Sorry, I don't think any of my kids would be very happy if I left them behind at the hotel.