Philadelphia Gets New TKTS Ticket Booth

Philadelphia has launched its first TKTS discounted theater ticket booth at the Independence Visitor Center. 

According to Maita Soukup, vice president of experience and engagement at the Philadelphia Visitor Center, the TKTS discounted theater booth is the first of its kind in America, outside the one in New York City.

The booth supports more than 40 local theaters by offering tickets at 30% to 50% off, making local theater more affordable and fostering greater community engagement with the arts.

The TKTS booth has already made a tangible impact. CBS News Philadelphia spoke with performer Jessica Money, a Temple University alum, about the opportunity to expand arts exposure in Philadelphia.

"The most impactful show that I saw was actually at the Arden, my junior year of high school," Money said. "By the time we got to intermission, my best friend and I were like, 'We need to be in Philly.' We didn't know that theater like this was just right in our backyard. And like, how cool would it be to work there one day?"

Today, Money stars in Falsettos: The Musical, her sixth principal role at the Arden Theatre. 

"Having an affordable option like the TKTS booth is important for the theater community at large," she said to CBS News Philadelphia. "Being able to buy a ticket at half price means a lot for someone who probably can't afford a full-price ticket. That was my story and still is as an actor, independent contractor, and as a young person."

Visit PHLVisitorCenter.com to view Philadelphia TKTS prices.