Are you crazy for concert and theatre tickets? Well, you're not alone! Everyone who visits New York City is bitten by the theatre bug!

Broadway HAS got a charm that's difficult to ignore. It's got something that leaves you wanting for more. Whether it's a concert, play, musical, comedy competition, or whatever - when you're in New York, you gotta watch it!

Do you love pop, country pop, or rock pop? Are you a Shakira fan or a Madonna one? Is watching American Idols live your dream? If yes, then guys; New York is your destination and concert and theatre tickets are your way to fulfill those sweet dreams.

This is not something new. Since ages, concert and theatre tickets have shaken the city and pushed the theatre fans into frenzy. Whether it's a Dixie Chicks show, American Idols Live, Shakira or Madonna concert, V Festival, Panic! At the Disco, Jimmy Buffett's live party, Pearl Jam concert, Rascal Flatts, or The Who - the New York City has it all.

What's the common feature of these concerts? They are all sold out shows! The tickets of these shows vanish faster than the speed of lightning! But, isn't there an extraordinary thrill in watching a sold-out show? There is! And how about getting tickets right at your doorstep, without you having to step out of your home? Ooh la la!

Well, there are many trustworthy ticketing services that have sources at their command that can arrange for some good seats for you, even when the house is running full. This is no joke! This is the latest trend of New York City. Or you can say, this is the 'in' thing that every Broadway fan knows about and prefers to go for.

Then there is the ever popular internet that offers you premium concert and theater tickets. They might be a bit expensive. But, who counts the dollars when it's Madonna performing live!

Do you know that New York City has about 40 genuine theatres? Besides, there are several other theatres that are known as Off Broadway as well as Off-Off Broadway theatres. These have lesser seating capacity than Broadway theatres. The Off-Broadway theatres can seat up to 100 people.

Here's a list of shows running at some of the best theatres of New York:
Avenue Q - it opened in July 2003 and is showing at John Golden Theatre.
The Phantom of the Opera - it first opened way back in 1988 and again in January 2006, giving its 7,486th performance. This longest running show is at Majestic Theatre.
Beauty and the Beast - it opened in April 1994 and is showing at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Jersey Boys - it opened in November, 2005 and is running at Broadway Theatre.
The Color Purple - it opened in December, 2005 and is running at Broadway Theatre.
Mamma Mia - it opened in October, 2001 and is running at Winter Garden Theatre. This show has broken every record at British box office since it opened in April, 1999 at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.