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I'm a young professional living in Astoria (formerly of Williamsburg, the UES and Murray Hill - I move a lot!). I'm always looking for something fun to do or the best place to grab a drink and dinner at an affordable price around the city. Have a suggestion? Email me at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com.

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Giveaway! Win Tickets to Different Animals!

One new show out this spring that looks funny is Different Animals. The show is about Jessica Tarver, a woman who believes in romantic comedy and happily-ever-after. But by her late twenties, she finds herself languishing in Spartanburg, South Carolina – reeling from the sting of a failed business venture, disappointed by her May-December marriage [...]

Thoughts from the Theater – The Nance, Jekyll and Hyde, and F#%king Up Everything

There’s so many shows on and off-broadway right now that I’m dying to see! I’ve been to a few the past several weeks, and here are some of my thoughts if looking for some recommendations!

I checked out The Nance two weeks ago, thanks to an invite from my friend Yael. I highly recommend [...]

Try This Trick! See Shows at Lincoln Center Theater for $30!

Want to see a show at a discount? I’ve told you all about Hiptix before – which anyone under 35 can get $20 tickets to Roundabout Theater Company’s shows – but I recently learned that Lincoln Center Theater has a similar program as well, called LincTix. Simply sign up online, and you can get [...]

Coming Up! 20at20 is Back!

Want to see an off-Broadway show for cheap? Well 20at20 is back, starting Tuesday, January 22 and going through February 10. How does it work? Arrive at the theater 20 minutes before show time at these select shows, and you’ll have the option to purchase tickets for $20. You may recall that I tried this promotion a few [...]

Deal Alert! Lots of Broadway Discounts!

Created in response to the devastating effect that September 11th had on sales at Broadway shows and at businesses in and around the Times Square theatre district, Season of Savings is a bi-annual event where you can purchase tickets to Broadway and off-Broadway shows, as well as get discounted tickets to other Times Square [...]

Deal Alert! Discounted Phantom of the Opera Tickets!

To celebrate Phantom of the Opera’s 25th anniversary this winner, tickets to performances from January 7 to March 9 are extremely discounted. Case in point – you can sit in the orchestra for just $75 on Monday – Thursday performances, or $85 on the weekends (great deal if you still need a gift idea).  [...]

Five Reasons to See Murder Ballad

NOTE: Looks like $30 tickets are no longer available since the show was extended. However, if you are under 30, you can still snag $30 tickets here. 

I saw Murder Balladlast week! Here are five reasons why you should see it!

1). Tickets are $30. You don’t need to be under 35, a senior [...]

Deal Alert! Discounted Show Tickets!

Dying to see a show without breaking the bank? Check these offers out! Congrats to winner Wanda, of the pair of tickets to 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche. Want to see the show? Use the code 5LEZRRM when you order tickets here and you’ll get tickets for $30, rather than $40. Want more tickets [...]

Coming Up! $20 Theater Tickets with 20at20!

It’s back! 20at20 is here from September 4 through the 23rd.  How does it work? Arrive at the theater 20 minutes before showtime at these participating theaters, and you’ll get $20 tickets to an off-Broadway show.  We tried this promotion a few years back (and we’ve detailed the worst audience member we’ve ever encountered in this review) and yes, it truly [...]

Deal Alert! Under 30? Get $31.50 Tickets to Broadway’s ONCE!

ONCE, which is in previews on Broadway, has a fabulous deal going on for next Wednesday, March 21′s performance at 8pm.  ONCE  tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music.  If you are under 30 like me, you can score $31.50 tickets to this musical to the March [...]

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