From Broadway Shows and operas to classical music and the ballet, New York City is home to some of the world's greatest theater, music and dance. Tickets to experience these world-class performances can really eat up your travel budget, but with these ways to get discount tickets for everything from the latest Broadway musical to classic ballets everyone can experience an amazing performance in New York City.

1. Discount Broadway Tickets

Whether you want to book your Broadway tickets in advance or get a ticket once you've arrived in New York City, we've outlined many ways to score discount Broadway tickets.

2. Discount New York City Ballet Tickets

Students can score discount tickets to the New York City ballet with rush tickets, but anyone can get a discount ticket to see the New York City Ballet from the New York State Theater's fourth ring.More »

3. Discount Tickets for the New York Philharmonic

Discount Tickets for the New York Philharmonic are easiest to get if you're young -- there are student rush tickets available 10 days in advance and if you're under 35 you can put together your own discount series of three concerts. However, anyone can enjoy seeing the New York Philharmonic at work during an open rehearsal for just $15 or catch the New York Philharmonic for free during its summer performances in New York City's parks.More »

4. Discount Tickets for the New York City Opera

Since its inception, the New York City Opera has sought to make opera financially accessible, and they have programs for everyone to get affordable tickets.More »

5. Discount Tickets for The Metropolitan Opera

You'll be surprised to discover that you can get discount tickets to the The Metropolitan Opera with several different programs that they offer, including rush tickets for just $20 (available to everyone, not just students), standing room only tickets and student discounts.More »

6. Discount Tickets for Carnegie Hall

Students and seniors can take advantage of special discount tickets to Carnegie Hall, but anyone can get a discount ticket to Carnegie Hall with the $10 partial view tickets available on the day of the performance.More »