Broadway Week: How to claim 2-for-1 tickets

Ilana Keller | Asbury Park Press

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LOOKING FOR 2019 TICKETS?: Broadway Week 2019: How to snag 2-for-1 tickets

Get ready for 2-for-1 Broadway tickets.

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Broadway Week will return Sept. 3 to 16.

Tickets went on sale on Aug. 15 via nycgo.com/broadway-week, so get ready to click, as the offers for some shows tend to sell out quickly.

For tickets to "Aladdin," "Frozen," "Kinky Boots," "The Lion King," "Spongebob SquarePants The Musical," "Summer," "Waitress" and "Wicked," you also can visit in.ticketmaster.com/broadway-week. Use code "BWAYWK" for the select shows to access tickets, or "BWAYUP" for upgraded ticket offers.

For "Anastasia," "The Band's Visit," "Beautiful," "Carousel," "Chicago," "Come From Away," "Gettin' The Band Back Together," "My Fair Lady," "The Nap," "Once on This Island," "The Phantom of the Opera," "The Play That Goes Wrong," "School of Rock" and "Straight White Men," you also can visit telechargeoffers.com and use the same promo codes.

Also available are "Bernhardt/Hamlet" and "Head Over Heels," via the nycgo.com/broadway-week website.

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“Attending a live Broadway performance is an iconic New York City experience, and NYC Broadway Week allows everyone the chance to enjoy a show at a great value,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company, in a news release ahead of last year's event.

Looking for off-Broadway deals? Off-Broadway Week runs Sept. 24 to Oct., with tickets going on sale on Sept. 10. Check nycgo.com/off-broadway-week for more details.

Affordable Art Fair

Dozens of galleries from around the region and around the globe will gather next month for the Affordable Art Fair NYC.

"More than 70 local, national and international galleries will come together in Chelsea, the heart of Manhattan’s art scene, to showcase a plethora of original artworks from over 300 emerging, mid-career and established artists. With two fair editions held annually, Affordable Art Fair NYC offers visitors the opportunity to browse original contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints ranging from $100 to $10,000," according to a news release.

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Nineteen galleries will make their event debut, keeping the event a proving ground for emerging talents.

“We are excited to be highlighting the next generation of U.S. galleries at our upcoming edition, as well as welcoming back the 42 returning galleries from around the world that form the strong core of Affordable Art Fair NYC,” Vanessa Seis, Affordable Art Fair NYC fall director, said in the release. “It is important for us that we create an open, friendly, educative and fun environment in which visitors can enjoy and buy art, no matter if they’re seasoned art collectors or have never interacted with art. Our exhibitors share the belief that art should be accessible to everyone with us and we are excited about the fresh program they are bringing to this fair.”

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The Affordable Art Fair has 12 events around the world this year, including others in London, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Brussels, Hamburg, Milan, Singapore and Stockholm. Since its 1999 launch, it has welcomed more than 2 million visitors. It also has donated $1.9 million worth of stand space and advice to emerging artists, provided $3.2 million worth of art education and raised $1.3 million globally for local charities, according to the release.

The event returns to the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W.18th St., from Sep. 27 to 30, with private night event set for Sept. 26.

The Private View event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, an Art After Dark session is set for 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, and there is free admission from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28.

General admission hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30. General admission tickets are $20 ($18 in advance), $10 for seniors and students, $30 for Art After Dark and $80 ($70 in advance) for Private View.

For more information, visit affordableartfair.com.

McCarter season on sale

Tickets are on sale now for all 2018-19 events at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton.

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In addition to its five-show Theater Series and annual rendition of "A Christmas Carol," McCarter recently announced the additions of "Friends! The Musical Parody," comedian Andy Borowitz, alt-folk group I'm With Her, "Potted Potter - The Unauthorized Harry Experience" and more to its season lineup.

McCarter's full season includes dance, children's theater, classical, pop, jazz, comedy, magic and more. For the schedule of events, and to purchase tickets, visit mccarter.org.

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