Drawing the names of winners of $26.50 front-row tickets for "West Side Story"
Many Broadway shows offer affordable tickets to students and other theatergoers on a budget through student rush, lottery and standing-room-only tickets. These offers have become popular for Broadway fans who are willing to get to the box-office early, spend some time in a queue, or stand in the back of the theatre during the show. Another way to purchase discounted tickets is through TKTS discount booths (located in Times Square where the red stairs are, South Street Seaport, or downtown Brooklyn), or by joining Playbill Club.
Here is an update (December 3, 2010) of Broadway Rush, Lottery and Standing Room Only policies from Matthew Blank (Playbill.com):
Rush and SRO tickets are sold on the day of the performance, usually as soon as the box office opens, unless otherwise specified. Many policies are restricted to students and require valid student IDs. Seat location varies with different shows, from front row to rear mezzanine. A wait in line is usually inevitable. For more popular shows, it's reasonable to anticipate a wait spanning a couple of hours. Also note that many box offices only accept cash for rush and SRO tickets.
Standing-room patrons must stand in numbered spaces that are the width of a regular seat. They are usually located at the back of the orchestra. SRO tickets are trickier to get because they are generally only available if the show is sold out. There's no definite way to predict in advance whether a performance will sell out, although shows that sell out often include Wicked, Mamma Mia!, The Lion King and Jersey Boys. Unless otherwise specified, one SRO ticket is sold per person.
Here are the rush and SRO policies of different Broadway shows. Also included are shows offering low-priced regular tickets.
All Student Rush ticket purchases require a valid and current student ID. All Lottery Rush ticket purchases require a photo ID. Broadway box offices typically open at 10 AM (12 noon on Sundays) and close between 8:15 and 8:30 PM.
Note: This feature is updated frequently, but policies are subject to change without notice. Please email mblank@playbill.com regarding any information that is no longer accurate.
The Addams Family
Student Rush: $36.50 - check at the box office two hours prior to the performance (availability information will not be provided by phone or online). Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performances only. Subject to availability and may not be available for every performance. 1 ticket per valid and current student ID. Cash only.
Student Rush: $36.50 - check at the box office two hours prior to the performance (availability information will not be provided by phone or online). Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performances only. Subject to availability and may not be available for every performance. 1 ticket per valid and current student ID. Cash only.
American Idiot
Fall Student Rush (valid Sept. 7 to Nov. 1): $27 - available on day of performance when box office opens. Subject to availability. 1 ticket per student ID. Not valid for Saturday performances or Sunday matinee.
Fall Student Rush (valid Sept. 7 to Nov. 1): $27 - available on day of performance when box office opens. Subject to availability. 1 ticket per student ID. Not valid for Saturday performances or Sunday matinee.
Lottery Rush: $27 - a limited number of tickets in the first two rows of the orchestra will be sold via lottery. Entries will be accepted at the St. James Theatre box office beginning two hours prior to each performance; Thirty minutes later, names will be drawn at random for approximately 21-25 seats in the first two rows of the theatre. Only one entry is allowed per person. Cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show a valid photo ID to purchase tickets. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Subject to availability. Cash only.
Billy Elliot
Student Rush: $31.50 - available at the box office two hours prior to performance. Subject to availability. Limit 2 per valid ID. May not be offered every performance.
Student Rush: $31.50 - available at the box office two hours prior to performance. Subject to availability. Limit 2 per valid ID. May not be offered every performance.
Tickets in Rear Mezzanine rows G-J are priced at $41.50 for all performances. These tickets may be purchased through Telecharge or at the box office.
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Lottery Rush: A limited number of $20.00 tickets in the first two rows of the orchestra will be sold via lottery. Entries will be accepted at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) beginning one and a half hours prior to each performance. Thirty minutes later, names will be drawn at random for approximately 20 seats in the first two rows of the theatre. Only one entry is allowed per person. Cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show a valid photo ID to purchase tickets. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Subject to availability. Cash only.
Lottery Rush: A limited number of $20.00 tickets in the first two rows of the orchestra will be sold via lottery. Entries will be accepted at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) beginning one and a half hours prior to each performance. Thirty minutes later, names will be drawn at random for approximately 20 seats in the first two rows of the theatre. Only one entry is allowed per person. Cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show a valid photo ID to purchase tickets. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Subject to availability. Cash only.
Brief Encounter
General Rush: $22 - limited number of tickets sold on the day of the performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 2 per person.
General Rush: $22 - limited number of tickets sold on the day of the performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 2 per person.
Student Rush: Limited number of half-price seats sold at half hour before curtain. Subject to availability. Limit 1 per valid ID.
Hiptix: $21.50 - Roundabout's Hiptix program allows registered patrons between ages 18 and 35 to purchase 1 pair of tickets per production at this price. Free registration is required. Ticket may be purchased in advance as availability dictates. Info at: http://hiptix.com/
This production accepts credit cards for the above discounted tickets.
Chicago
General Rush: $36.50 - tickets available at the box office only, when the box office opens. Limit 2 per customer. Not available for Saturday evenings. Subject to availability.
Standing Room: $26.50 - available at the box office, day of performance, only when the performance is sold out.
Colin Quinn Long Story Short
Student Rush: $25 - available to current students age 25 and under when the box office open. Limit 2 tickets per valid ID. Subject to availability. Cash only.
Student Rush: $25 - available to current students age 25 and under when the box office open. Limit 2 tickets per valid ID. Subject to availability. Cash only.
Driving Miss Daisy
Student Rush: $47.50 - a portion of the rear-mezzanine is reserved for students. Available at the box office only on the day of the performance. Limit 1 ticket per valid ID. Subject to availability.
Student Rush: $47.50 - a portion of the rear-mezzanine is reserved for students. Available at the box office only on the day of the performance. Limit 1 ticket per valid ID. Subject to availability.
Elf
Student Rush: $42.00 - available on day of performance when the box office opens. May not be available for all performances. Limit 2 tickets per current and valid student ID.
Student Rush: $42.00 - available on day of performance when the box office opens. May not be available for all performances. Limit 2 tickets per current and valid student ID.
Fela!
Student Rush: $27.00 - available at the box office two hours prior to performance. May be partial or obstructed view and may not be available for all performances. Limit 1 ticket per current and valid student ID. Cash only.
Student Rush: $27.00 - available at the box office two hours prior to performance. May be partial or obstructed view and may not be available for all performances. Limit 1 ticket per current and valid student ID. Cash only.
A Free Man of Color
Student Rush: $20 - tickets may be available beginning two hours before a performance at the box office. Student rush tickets are limited to one ticket per performance and you must show a valid college/university ID to purchase a ticket. Student tickets are not available at all performances.
Student Rush: $20 - tickets may be available beginning two hours before a performance at the box office. Student rush tickets are limited to one ticket per performance and you must show a valid college/university ID to purchase a ticket. Student tickets are not available at all performances.
In the Heights
Lottery Rush: $26.50 - a set number of front-row seats for each performance, sold via a lottery system. Each person will print their name and the number of tickets (1 or 2) they wish to purchase on a card that is provided. Only one card is allowed per person. Cards are checked for duplication prior to the performance. For Tues 7pm performances, cards are available at 4:30pm for a 5:00pm drawing. For Wed-Sat 8:00pm performances, cards are available at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm drawing. For Wednesday and Saturday matinee performances, cards are available at 11:30am for a 12:00pm drawing. For Sunday matinee performances, cards are available at 12:00pm for a 12:30pm drawing. For Sunday 7:00pm performances, cards are available at 5:00pm for a 5:30pm drawing.
Lottery Rush: $26.50 - a set number of front-row seats for each performance, sold via a lottery system. Each person will print their name and the number of tickets (1 or 2) they wish to purchase on a card that is provided. Only one card is allowed per person. Cards are checked for duplication prior to the performance. For Tues 7pm performances, cards are available at 4:30pm for a 5:00pm drawing. For Wed-Sat 8:00pm performances, cards are available at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm drawing. For Wednesday and Saturday matinee performances, cards are available at 11:30am for a 12:00pm drawing. For Sunday matinee performances, cards are available at 12:00pm for a 12:30pm drawing. For Sunday 7:00pm performances, cards are available at 5:00pm for a 5:30pm drawing.
Please note that the schedule for this show alternates from week to week. Please check ticketing sites to confirm exact dates.
Standing Room: $21.50 - available at the box office only when the performance is sold out.
Tickets in the last two rows of the Rear Mezzanine are regularly priced at $41.50 for all performances. These tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the box office.
Jersey Boys
Student Rush: $27 - a limited number of student tickets per performance available at the box office on the day of the performance beginning at 10 AM. Two kinds of photo ID must be shown: a non-expired full time student ID, as well as a government issued photo ID, drivers license or passport. Limit 2 tickets per person per 30 day period. Tickets are subject to availability and may not be offered at all performances. Locations may be partial view. Cash only.
Student Rush: $27 - a limited number of student tickets per performance available at the box office on the day of the performance beginning at 10 AM. Two kinds of photo ID must be shown: a non-expired full time student ID, as well as a government issued photo ID, drivers license or passport. Limit 2 tickets per person per 30 day period. Tickets are subject to availability and may not be offered at all performances. Locations may be partial view. Cash only.
La Bete
General Rush: $27.50 - available at the box office on the day of performance when the box office opens. Limit 2 tickets per person. Subject to availability.
General Rush: $27.50 - available at the box office on the day of performance when the box office opens. Limit 2 tickets per person. Subject to availability.
La Cage aux Folles
Student Rush: $36.50 - available on day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability and are available on a first come, first served basis. Limit of 2 tickets per valid student ID.
Student Rush: $36.50 - available on day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability and are available on a first come, first served basis. Limit of 2 tickets per valid student ID.
A Little Night Music
Student Rush: $27 - may be available the day of the performance at the box office only. There is a limit of 2 tickets per valid student ID. Subject to availability. Cash or credit cards accepted.
Student Rush: $27 - may be available the day of the performance at the box office only. There is a limit of 2 tickets per valid student ID. Subject to availability. Cash or credit cards accepted.
Lombardi
Student Rush: $27 - available on day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 1 ticket per valid ID.
Student Rush: $27 - available on day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 1 ticket per valid ID.
General Rush: $37 - available on day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 1 ticket per person.
Mamma Mia!
Student Rush: $31.50 - may be available on day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 2 tickets per valid ID.
Student Rush: $31.50 - may be available on day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 2 tickets per valid ID.
Standing Room: $21.25 - available at the box office on the day of the performance only if the performance is sold out. Goes on sale two hours prior to curtain. Limit is 2 per person.
Mary Poppins
Student Rush: $31.50 - sold on the day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Only available to college/university students. Limit 1 ticket per valid ID.
Student Rush: $31.50 - sold on the day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Only available to college/university students. Limit 1 ticket per valid ID.
Memphis
Student Rush: $26.50 - limited number of tickets available day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 2 tickets per valid ID.
The Merchant of Venice
Lottery Rush: $31.50 - A limited number of tickets in the mezzanine will be sold via lottery. Entries will be accepted at the Broadhurst Theatre beginning one and a half hours prior to each performance. Thirty minutes later, names will be drawn at random for seats in the mezzanine. Only one entry is allowed per person. Cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show a valid photo ID to purchase tickets. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Subject to availability.
Million Dollar Quartet
Lottery Rush: $30 - 20 front row tickets will be made available for each performance bia a lottery drawing. The random drawing will be held at the Nederlander Box Office two hours prior to each performance with entries being accepted starting two and a half hours prior to each performance (or 30 minutes before the drawing itself). Entries must be submitted in person. Each person can submit one entry per performance and each winning entry is good for up to two tickets. Winners must be present at time of drawing and valid identification must be shown to purchase tickets.
Next to Normal
Lottery Rush: Beginning 2 hours before each performance, patrons may enter a lottery drawing to purchase a limited number of $25.00 tickets to that day's performance. Names will be drawn at random. Names are drawn 90 minutes prior to the performance. There is a limit of two tickets per person and winners must be present with valid identification at the time of the drawing.
Tickets in the last row of the Mezzanine are regularly priced at $36.50. These tickets may be purchased through Telecharge or at the box office.
The Phantom of the Opera
Standing Room: There are $26.25 tickets available at the box office only, only when the performance is sold out. There are only 28 standing room positions.
Tickets in the last two rows of the Rear Mezzanine are priced at $26.25 for Monday through Thursday performances. These tickets may be purchased through Telecharge or at the box office.
Standing Room: There are $26.25 tickets available at the box office only, only when the performance is sold out. There are only 28 standing room positions.
Tickets in the last two rows of the Rear Mezzanine are priced at $26.25 for Monday through Thursday performances. These tickets may be purchased through Telecharge or at the box office.
The Pitmen Painters
Student Rush: $27 - available on the day of the performance when the box office opens. Must show photo ID verifying current enrollment in a degree or diploma program. Limit 2 per valid ID. Subject to availability. Credit cards accepted.
30 Under 30 Program: $30 tickets sold in advance to patrons under age 30. Available dates are sent to members via email. Cash or credit card accepted.Click here to sign up for free.
Promises, Promises
Student Rush: $30 - sold on the day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 2 tickets per valid ID. Cash only.
Student Rush: $30 - sold on the day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 2 tickets per valid ID. Cash only.
Rock of Ages
Lottery Rush: $26.50 - each performance day a limited number of tickets will be available via lottery. For 8 PM shows: signup at 6 PM, lottery held at 6:30, ticket pickup at 6:45. For 7 PM shows: signup at 5 PM, lottery held at 5:30, ticket pickup at 5:45. For 2 PM matinees: signup at 12 noon, lottery held at 12:30, ticket pickup at 12:45.
Student Rush: $36.50 - sold on day of performance two hours prior to curtain, immediately after lottery tickets are distributed. Subject to availability. Limit 2 per valid student ID. Cash only. Seats are side orchestra or mezzanine with partial view. Not available Friday or Saturday evening.
The Scottsboro Boys
Student Rush: $26.50 - a limited number of select seating student rush tickets available on day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability and are available on a first come, first served basis. Limit of two tickets per valid ID. Cash or credit card will be accepted.
Student Rush: $26.50 - a limited number of select seating student rush tickets available on day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability and are available on a first come, first served basis. Limit of two tickets per valid ID. Cash or credit card will be accepted.
West Side Story
Lottery Rush: $26.50 - limited number of front-row seats sold via lottery system. Entries accepted at box office beginning two and half hours prior to each performance. Names will be drawn at random two hours prior to curtain time. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing. Valid photo ID is required from all winners. Limit one entry per person, and two tickets per winner. Cash only.
Wicked
Lottery Rush: $26.50- 25 front row seats available for each performance via a lottery drawing held two hours before curtain. Entries are accepted starting two and a half hours prior to each performance (or 30 minutes before the drawing itself). Limit one entry per person, and two tickets per winner. Winners must be present at time of drawing and valid identification must be shown to purchase tickets. Cash only.
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Student Rush: $21.50 - Available 2 hours prior to curtain, subject to availability. Open only to current students. Limit 1 ticket per ID. Cash only.
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