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SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 10/1/2010

Oct. 01, 2010
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Below is BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies updated on 10/1/2010. For more information, visit BroadwayWorld.com's Show Listings.

A Little Night Music

Theater: Walter Kerr Theatre - 219 W. 48th St.

Student Rush:
A limited number or $27 tickets sold on the day of performance when the box office opens. Subject to availability. Limit 1 ticket per valid ID.


American Idiot

Theater: St. James Theatre - 246 W. 44th St.

Fall Student Rush (valid September 7 to November 1):
A limited number of $27 are available on day of performance when box office opens. 1 ticket per student ID. Not valid for Saturday performances or Sunday matinee.

Lottery Rush: A limited number (21-25) of $27 tickets for the first two rows of the orchestra will be sold via lottery. To enter to win, participants must show up at the St. James Theatre box office two hours prior to each performance. Names will be selected at random 30 minutes later. Only one entry is allowed per person. 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. Tickets are cash only.


Billy Elliot

Theater: Imperial Theatre - 249 West 45th St.

Student Rush:
$41.50 tickets available at the box offIce Two hours prior to the performance, subject to availability. Cash only. Open only to current students. Student rush is available for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurday performances only. Limit 2 tickets per valid ID.

General Rush:
Tickets in Rear Mezzanine rows G-J are priced at $41.50 for all performances. Tickets in the side sections of Rear Mezzanine rows D-F are priced at $41.50 for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performances. These tickets may be purchased through Telecharge or at the box office.


Brief Encounter

Theater: Studio 54 - 254 W. 54th St.

Student Rush:
A limited number of half-price seats are available one half hour before showtime. Limit is 1 per valid student ID.

General Rush:
A limited number of $22 tickets are sold on the day of the performance when the box office opens. Limit is 2 per person.

Hiptix:
Roundabout's Hiptix program allows registered patrons between ages 18 and 35 to purchase 1 pair of tickets per production for $21.50. Must be a member of the Hiptix program to take advantage of the offer. Visit www.hiptix.com to register for free. Ticket may be purchased in advance when available.


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.


Fela!

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

Student Rush:
$27.00 tickets are available at the Box Office 2 hours prior to each performance. Limit is 1 ticket per current and valid
student ID. Cash only. Seats may be partial or obstructed view and may not be available for all performances. Seats are also subject to
availability.


In the Heights

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

General Rush:
Tickets in the last three rows of the Rear Mezzanine (Rows F-H) are regularly priced at $41.50 for all performances. These tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the box office.

Lottery:
Each day, 2.5 hours prior to show time (2 hours prior to show time on Sundays) patrons can enter to win $26.50 front row tickets 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 provided. One card is allowed per person. (Cards are checked for duplication). 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.

Standing Room:
$21.50 Standing Room tickets are available, only when the performance is sold out.


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.


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.


Million Dollar Quartet

Theater: Nederlander Theatre - 208 W. 41st St.

Lottery:
$30.00 tickets are available two and a half hours prior to every performance. Patrons are invited to enter their name in a ticket lottery. There is a limit of one entry per person, two tickets per entry. Names will be drawn at random two hours before curtain time. Winners must be present at the time of drawing and show valid identification to purchase tickets.


Mrs. Warren's Profession

Theater: American Airlines Theatre - 229 W. 42nd St.

Student Rush:
A limited number of half-price seats are available one half hour before showtime. Limit is 1 per valid student ID.

General Rush:
A limited number of $22 tickets are sold on the day of the performance when the box office opens. Limit is 2 per person.

Hiptix:
Roundabout's Hiptix program allows registered patrons between ages 18 and 35 to purchase 1 pair of tickets per production for $21.50. Must be a member of the Hiptix program to take advantage of the offer. Visit www.hiptix.com to register for free. Ticket may be purchased in advance when available.


next to normal

Theater: Booth Theatre - 222 W. 45th St.

General Rush:
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.

Lottery:
Beginning 2 hours before each performance patrons can enter the lottery, and winners will be drawn 90 minutes before each performance. Winners may then purchase a limited number of $25.00 tickets to that day's performance. Names will be drawn at random. There is a limit of two tickets per person and winners must be present with valid identification at the time of the drawing.


Promises, Promises

Theater: Broadway Theatre - 1681 Broadway at 53rd

Student Rush:
A limited number of $30 student rush tickets will be available day of performance when the Broadway Theater box office opens, subject to availability. Students can purchase up to two $30 tickets with a valid student ID.


Rock of Ages

Theater: Brooks Atkinson Theatre - 256 W. 47th 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.


The Lion King

Theater: Minskoff Theatre - 1515 Broadway/200 West 45th St. (44th and 45th)


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.


The Pitmen Painters

Theater: Samuel J. Friedman Theatre - 261 W. 47th St.

Student Rush:
A limited number of $27 tickets are available on the day of the performance when the box office opens. Must have a valid photo ID verifying current school enrollment. Limit 2 per student. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

30 Under 30 Discount: $30 tickets are available in advance to patrons under age 30. Must be a member of the 30 Under 30 Program to qualify. Available dates are e-mailed to members. For more information and to sign up for free, visit http://www.mtc-nyc.org/30under30/.


West Side Story

Theater: Palace Theatre - 1564 Broadway at 47th

Lottery:
2.5 hours prior to most performances, audiences can enter a lottery for a limited number of $26.50 front-row tickets. Names will be drawn at random two hours prior to curtain time. 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 person. Cash only.

Standing Room:
Standing room tickets are available for $26.50 in the balcony, $36.50 in the mezzanine, $46.50 in the orchestra. These tickets are only available when the performance is sold out. Tickets are available when the box office opens. Limit two tickets per person.


Wicked

Theater: George Gershwin Theatre - 222 West 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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