Almost everyone living in and visiting New York wants to see Broadway, but the tickets are incredibly expensive. Turns out, with a little luck, you can see a Broadway show for just $50. That's a steal compared to the typical running rate of the cheapest seats at $150 and up.

Broadway rush tickets actually began with Rent. This famous musical sold all of its seats in the first two rows for $20 to whomever got to the box office first on the day of the performance. Now, almost every Broadway show has affordable ticket options. Here's how to save money on Broadway tickets for your next vacation or for a great weekend out.