How to Get Free Tickets to TV Tapings and Movie Screenings

There’s something uniquely exhilarating about the experience of seeing a live TV show taping or exclusive movie screening; the gripping performances, the communal camaraderie of the crowd, and the delectable smugness that comes from previewing a new piece of entertainment before the general public gets to see it. It certainly doesn’t hurt that the tickets to these live tapings and early screenings are usually free. And while the competition to score those free tickets can be classified as its own extreme sport, the payoff can leave you feeling like an X-Games medal winner. As you can imagine, securing these coveted passes isn’t always as simple as clicking a link. Others are vying for the same tickets, so you need yogi-level patience—or Divine Intervention—to acquire a promo code. “I don’t mind putting in the work for a free ticket,” says Desmond Jonas, a tall, Afro-wearing 38-year-old catering coordinator from Park Slope. “It’s fun. Movies are my passion, so I try to see as many as ... Read full article.