In general, indoor parking near Lincoln Center is between $25-28 for the first 2 hours, and $35-40 for the first 24 hours. (Beware, many do not take "oversize" vehicles, or if they do, they charge extra).

While there are some free street parking spots around Lincoln Center, you need to be parked at least 30 minutes in advance of the meter expiry time to be sure of getting a space. And if you goof, the parking ticket can be as much as $125.

My recommendation for out-of-towners driving in NYC: it's absolutely worth it to pay the $35 and park in the building. Trying to find cheap parking in Manhattan is a sure-fire way to ruin what would otherwise be a fun night out - especially when you've paid $100/ticket for a show.