Philly is home to the first TKTS booth outside of New York City. Here's how it works.

Philadelphia's theater scene is buzzing with energy, and there's a way to enjoy the spotlight without the steep ticket prices.

For Brett Mapp and Morgan Hugo, catching a show is a passion.

"We probably see about two shows a week," they said.

"What I love about the Philadelphia theater scene is it's kind of like a family," Mapp said.

But even the most devoted theater lovers know that ticket prices can add up.

"Every now and then, we just don't have the money, or the time," Mapp said.

That's where the TKTS ticket booth at the Independence Visitor Center comes in.

"We're the first TKTS discounted theater ticket booth in America outside of New York City," Maita Soukup, vice president of experience and engagement at the Philadelphia Visitor Center, said.

The booth offers tickets to