2009 Tony Awards Announce First-Ever Student Rush Tickets

For the first time ever, The Tony Awards are making a selection of tickets to the 63rd Annual Tony Awards telecast available for students in the New York metro area, through a Student Rush Lottery drawing. Here's how it works:

A limited number of Student Rush tickets at $40 each -- CASH ONLY -- will be distributed by lottery on Thursday, June 4 at The Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center in Times Square.

At 11:00 a.m. on June 4, names of the first 200 students who present valid ID at The Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center will be entered into the lottery.

At 3:00 p.m., 2009 Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis of Rock of Ages and fellow cast-member James Carpinello will draw names.

You must be present in-person at the drawing to receive your tickets. Each valid student ID is good for up to a pair of tickets.

Recipients of the tickets must be available to attend the Tony Awards telecast at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7th from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Black-tie attire is required at the telecast.
Tickets are not transferrable.

The Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center is located in the Times Square Information Center on the east side of Seventh Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets, next to the Palace Theatre.

Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, The Tony Awards will be broadcast live in HD, from Radio City Music Hall on CBS, Sunday, June 7th, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay). The 2009 Tony Awards are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. To view the live Tony Awards pre-telecast, featuring the Creative Arts Awards, please log onto www.TonyAwards.com at 7:00 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, June 7th. For the first time ever, fans in the New York area are invited to watch the Tony Awards simulcast in Times Square. Live from Radio City Music Hall, the Tony Awards will be simulcast on the Clearchannel Spectacolor HD Screen, from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. and will feature the pre-telecast Creative Arts Awards and the Tony Awards broadcast. Seating will be provided in Duffy Square.