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SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 2/24/2012

By: Feb. 24, 2012
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Below is BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies updated on 2/24/2012. For more information, visit BroadwayWorld.com's Show Listings.

Anything Goes

Theater: Stephen Sondheim Theatre - 124 W. 43rd St.

General Rush:
A limited number of $30 tickets are available when the box office opens. Tickets are subject to availability and limited to 2 per person.

Student Rush:
Each night, a limited number of half-price tickets are available to students, sold beginning three hours before showtime. Tickets are subject to availability and limited to 1 per student. Valid IDs must be presented.

Hiptix: A limited number of $21.50 tickets are available through Roundabout's Hiptix program. Registered users between 18 and 35 are able to purchase 1 pair of tickets per production at this price. Visit http://hiptix.com/ for more information.


Chicago

Theater: Ambassador Theatre - 215 W. 49th St.

General Rush:
A limited number of $31.50 front row tickets will be sold on the day of the performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Not available for Saturday evenings. Limit 2 per person.

Standing Room:
$26.50 Standing Room tickets are available, only when the performance is sold out. Tickets are available only at the box office. Limit two tickets per person.


Death of a Salesman

Theater: Ethel Barrymore Theatre - 243 W. 47th St.

General Rush:
A limited number of $30 rush tickets will be available to theatergoers 30 years of age and under at every performance, beginning February 14. Rush tickets will be sold in-person at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre box office (243 West 47th Street) when it opens on the day of the performance. There will be a limit of 2 tickets per valid ID, subject to availability. The box office is open Monday – Saturday from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.


Evita

Theater: Marquis Theatre - 1535 Broadway

Student:
EVITA will offer student rush tickets at $38.00 for best available locations throughout the house. Student Rush tickets are subject to availability, and can be purchased when the box office opens at 10:00 a.m. for that day's performance. There is a limit of 2 tickets per person with a valid college or high school student ID.


Godspell

Theater: Circle in the Square Theatre - 235 W. 50th St.

Pre-Show Ticket Lottery:
There will be a pre-show lottery drawing for a limited number of $30 special stageside seats. The ticket lottery will take place 90 minutes before each performance. Entries will be accepted starting two hours before the performance. (EXCEPTION: For Sunday matinee performances only, the lottery will take place 60 minutes prior to curtain, and entries will be accepted starting 90 minutes prior to curtain.)

Post Show Backstage Tour Lottery:
The stage door lottery will be held at the main entrance to the Circle in the Square Theatre following each performance. Any person with a ticket from that performance can enter for a chance to win. One winner will be chosen at random after each performance, and that person will be escorted backstage with one guest, where they will get an exclusive glimpse into the behind-the-scenes workings of GODSPELL.


How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Theater: Al Hirschfeld Theatre - 302 W. 45th St.

General Rush:
There is a limited number of general rush tickets to each performance. $30 general rush tickets are available on the day of the performance at the box office beginning at 10am. There is a limit of two tickets per person.


Jersey Boys

Theater: August Wilson Theatre - 245 W. 52nd St.

Student Rush:
Jersey Boys offers a limited number of Student Rush tickets per performance. Rush tickets are $27 each, cash only, and available at the box office on the day of the performance beginning at 10:00 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.

Standing Room:
$27 standing room tickets are available, only when the performance is sold out. Tickets are available only at the box office. Limit 1 ticket per person. Cash only.


Jesus Christ Superstar

Theater: Neil Simon Theatre - 250 W. 52nd St.

Student:
Tickets for $27 will be available at the box office on the day of the performance, cash only with a valid student ID, limit of 2 tickets per person.


Mamma Mia!

Theater: Cadillac Winter Garden Theatre - 1634 Broadway at 51st St.

Student Rush:
$31.50 tickets are available day-of only at the box office, subject to availability. Only available on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Open only to current students. Tickets are available when the box office opens. Limit 2 tickets per valid ID.

Standing Room:
$21.25 standing room tickets are available, only when the performance is sold out. Tickets are available only at the box office, and go on sale two hours before the performance. Limit two tickets per person.


Mary Poppins

Theater: New Amsterdam Theatre - 214 West 42nd St.

Student Rush:
$30 tickets are available day-of only at the box office, subject to availability. Open to current college/university students. Limit 1 ticket per valid ID.

Standing Room:
$20 standing room tickets are available, only when the performance is sold out. These seats are partial view. Tickets are available only at the box office. Limit two tickets per person. Cash only.


Memphis: A New Musical

Theater: Shubert Theatre - 225 West 44th St.

Student Rush:
A limited number of $26.50 tickets are available the day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 2 tickets per valid ID.


Once

Theater: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre - 242 W. 45th St.

A limited number of tickets for each performance will be sold through the lottery. Entries will be accepted at the Bernard B. Jacobs Box Office (242 West 45th Street) beginning two and a half hours prior to each performance; each person will print their name and the number of tickets (1 or 2) they wish to purchase on a card that is provided. Two hours before curtain, names will be drawn at random for a limited number of tickets priced at $26.50 each. Only one entry is allowed per person, per performance. Cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID to purchase tickets. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Tickets are subject to availability and must be paid for in cash. Lottery will not be available on March 18, 2012.


Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical

Theater: Palace Theatre - 1564 Broadway

Lottery Rush: A limited number of $40, front row tickets are available at each performance. Entries are taken beginning 2.5 hours before showtime. Winners names are randomly drawn 2 hours before showtime. Winners are entitled to up to two tickets.


Rock of Ages

Theater: Helen Hayes Theatre - 240 W. 44th St.

Student Rush:
$36.50 tickets are available at the box office on the day of the performance. The seats are on the side in the orchestra and/or mezzanine, with partial views. Limit 2 tickets per student with a valid student ID. Cash only. Subject to availability.

BroadwayWorld Special Discounts:
Tickets from Jan. 4 - Feb. 28 are just:

$79!
(reg. $127.50)
(Mon, Tues, Thurs)

$84.50!
(reg. $127.50)
(Fri eve, Sat at 2PM, Sun at 2PM)

To Purchase:
1. Visit Ticketmaster.com at
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Rock-of-Ages-
tickets/artist/1291934 and use code
BWRLD2
2. Call 212-947-8844 and mention code BWRLD2
3. Visit the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W.
47th Street) and mention code BWRLD2

*Offer subject to availability and prior sale and cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Offers are for $77.50 plus $1.50 facility fee on all Orchestra and Front Mezzanine seats Monday
at 8, Tuesday at 7, Thursday at 8, Sunday at 7 and $83.00 plus $1.50 facility fee on all Orchestra and Front Mezzanine seats Friday at 8, Saturday at 2, Sunday at 2. Valid Now – February 28. Blackout dates may apply. Not valid for performances Saturday at 8.

Lottery:
Each performance day a limited number of $26.50 tickets will be available by lottery. The seats are in the front row and sides of the orchestra. Signup begins 2 hours prior to the performance. Winners are chosen 90 minutes before the performance. Limit 2 tickets per person.

Standing Room:
Patrons may purchase $26.50 standing room tickets, available when the box office opens. Limit two tickets per person.


Shatner's World: We Just Live In It

Theater: Music Box Theatre - 239 West 45th St.

Student Rush:
There will be $31.50 Student Rush tickets sold "day of" at the box office only. Students must have a valid student ID and can purchase up to two tickets per ID. Subject to availability.


Sister Act

Theater: Broadway Theatre - 1681 Broadway (W. 53rd St.)

General Rush:
A limited number of $26.50 general rush tickets are available on the day of the performance beginning at 10am at the box office (12pm on Sundays). Ticket limit is 2 per person.


Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark

Theater: Foxwoods Theatre - 213 W. 42nd St.

General Rush:
A limited number of $39 rush tickets are available each morning at the Foxwoods Box Office. Ticket limit is 2 per person and tickets may not be available at every performance.


Stick Fly

Theater: Cort Theatre - 138 W. 48th St.

Student Rush:
A limited number of general rush seats at will be available for $35. The seats will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. when the Cort Theatre box office opens and for performances that day only. There is a limit of 2 tickets per person, some seats may be considered "partial view" and rush tickets are only available for purchase at the box office.


The Book of Mormon

Theater: Eugene O'Neill Theatre - 230 W. 49th St.

Lottery:
A limited number of tickets for each performance will be sold through the lottery. Entries will be accepted at the box office beginning two and a half hours prior to each performance; each person will print their name and the number of tickets (1 or 2) they wish to purchase on a card that is provided. Two hours before curtain, names will be drawn at random for a limited number of tickets priced at $32 each. Only one entry is allowed per person. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID to purchase tickets. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Tickets are subject to availability.


The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

Theater: Richard Rodgers Theatre - 226 W. 46th St.

Student Rush:
Student rush tickets, which are subject to availability, can be purchased for $37 each, one ticket per student ID and cash only. If available, tickets can be purchased the day of the performance starting at 5pm for evening performances and noon for matinees.


The Lion King

Theater: Minskoff Theatre - 200 W. 45th St.


The Phantom of the Opera

Theater: Majestic Theatre - 245 West 44th St.

General Rush:
Tickets in the last two rows of the Rear Mezzanine are $26.25 for Monday through Thursday performances. These tickets may be purchased through Telecharge or at the box office.

Standing Room:
$26.25 standing room tickets are available, only when the performance is sold out. Tickets are available only at the box office. Limit two tickets per person. 28 standing room positions available.


War Horse

Theater: Vivian Beaumont Theatre - 150 West 65th St. at Broadway

Student Rush (Suspended):
LCT offers $30 student rush tickets beginning two hours before a performance at the Box Office (subject to availability). Student rush tickets are limited to one ticket per performance and you must show a valid college/university ID to purchase a ticket. Note: not all performances have student rush tickets.


Wicked

Theater: George Gershwin Theatre - 222 W. 51st St.

Lottery:
2.5 hours prior to show time (11:30 AM for 2 PM matinees; 12:30 PM for 3 PM matinees; 4:30 PM for 7 PM performances; 5:30 PM for 8 PM performances), patrons who present themselves at the Gershwin Theatre box office will have their names placed in a hat. 30 minutes later, names will be drawn for 26 front-row seats at $26.50 each. This lottery is only available in-person at the box office, with a limit of 2 tickets per valid ID. Cash only.








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