Are matinee tickets cheaper?
Not at most shows. Matinees start higher than evening performances at 11 of the 17 shows here, and lower at 6. The widest gap is Matt Mathews: a typical matinee starts at $104 with fees and an evening at $84.
Matinee and evening prices, show by show
| Show | Matinee | Evening | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirque du Soleil | $101 | $119 | matinee $18 less |
| Bluey's Big Play | $51 | $56 | matinee $5 less |
| Jeff Dunham | $96 | $101 | matinee $5 less |
| Mannheim Steamroller | $75 | $79 | matinee $4 less |
| How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical | $65 | $68 | matinee $3 less |
| A Christmas Carol | $83 | $84 | matinee $1 less |
| Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey | $37 | $36 | matinee $1 more |
| The Nutcracker | $68 | $66 | matinee $2 more |
| Trans-Siberian Orchestra | $77 | $75 | matinee $2 more |
| Disney on Ice | $43 | $40 | matinee $3 more |
| Radio City Christmas Spectacular | $108 | $105 | matinee $3 more |
| Monster Jam | $48 | $44 | matinee $4 more |
| Wicked | $136 | $128 | matinee $8 more |
| Beauty and the Beast | $95 | $86 | matinee $9 more |
| Hadestown | $108 | $96 | matinee $12 more |
| The Lion King | $179 | $164 | matinee $15 more |
| Matt Mathews | $104 | $84 | matinee $20 more |
Where the afternoon saves money
Matinees start lower at Cirque du Soleil, Bluey's Big Play, Jeff Dunham, Mannheim Steamroller, How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical and A Christmas Carol. Everywhere else, an evening performance is the cheaper way in, so check both before you pick a time. Each figure compares the typical lowest price, fees included, for performances starting before 5 PM against those starting later.
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