10/4/2019 Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies | Playbill INSIDER INFO Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies BY RUTHIE FIERBERG, NATAN ZAMANSKY Playbill’s complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies. Anyone willing to wake up and get to the bo��������������������������, spend some time in a line, or stand during the show, can get greatly discounted tickets to the majority of shows on Broadway. Or if none of those appeal, several Broadway shows now offer digital or online lottery options. www.playbill.com/article/broadway-rush-lottery-and-standing-room-only-policies-com-116003 1/22 10/4/2019 Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies | Playbill The idea of a rush for affordable tickets all started with Rent, which, at the peak of its popularity, sold all seats in ����������������������������ows of the orchestra for $20 to whomever would get to the box ofce in time on the day of the performance. (Read more about the history of the Broadway rush line here.) Playbill ClubSEATS is the monthly Broadway Ticket Giveaway brought to you by Playbill Discount Club. Click here for more information. Find a full listing of rush, lottery, standing room, and student and young professional discounts below: CLICK HERE FOR OUR OFF-BROADWAY RUSH, LOTTERY, STANDING ROOM, AND INEXPENSIVE TICKET POLICIES AIN'T TOO PROUD-THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS (Imperial Theatre- 249 W.45th St., betw 7th and 8th aves.) Digital Lottery Price: $42 How: ainttooproudlottery.com Time: Lottery opens at 12 AM on the day of the performance. Lottery closes at 9 AM for matinee performances and 2pm for evening performances. Payment Method: Credit card ID: Photo ID Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce; may be partial view Number of Tickets Available: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce Special Policies: Subject to availability. Student Rush Price: $29 How: On sale when the box ofce opens on a rst-come, rst-served basis Where: Imperial Theatre box ofce Time: 10 AM Monday- Saturday, 12 PM Sunday. Payment Method: Cash and credit card ID: Valid student ID Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce Special Policies: Subject to availability. ALADDIN (New Amsterdam Theatre - 214 W. 42nd St. betw. 7th & 8th Aves.) Digital Lottery www.playbill.com/article/broadway-rush-lottery-and-standing-room-only-policies-com-116003 2/22 10/4/2019 Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies | Playbill Price: $30 How: AladdinTheMusical.com/lottery Time: Lottery opens 7 PM day prior to desired performance. Lottery closes 8:30 AM day of performance. Payment Method: Credit card ID: Photo ID Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the bo����������������������y be partial view Number of Tickets Available: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce Special Policies: Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Tickets are non-transferable. Tickets must be purchased via credit card within allotted 60-minute window or may be released for general sale. Tickets may be retrieved at the box ofce 30-90 minutes before the performance time. Multiple entries for a single performance by a single guest will result in disqualication. See website for full details. BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (Stephen Sondheim Theatre - 124 W. 43rd St. betw. 6th and 7th Aves.) General Rush Price: $40 How: On sale when the box ofce opens on a rst-come, rst-served basis. Where: Sondheim Theatre box ofce Time: 10 AM Monday–Saturday; noon Sunday Payment Method: Cash or credit card ID: N/A Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce Number of Tickets Available: Subject to availability Special Policies: Subject to availability Digital Lottery Price: $40 How: beautifullottery.com Time: Opens at 12 am day of performance and will draw at 9am for matinees and 2pm for evening performances. Payment method: Credit card online ID: Photo ID Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce Number of Tickets Available: Subject to availability Special Policies: Winners will have two hours to complete their purchase and can pick up their tickets beginning 30 minutes prior to the performance. Pairs may be split up. Lottery tickets are subject to availability, will not be offered for Saturday matinee performances and blackout dates may apply. www.playbill.com/article/broadway-rush-lottery-and-standing-room-only-policies-com-116003 3/22 10/4/2019 Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies | Playbill BEETLEJUICE (Winter Garden Theatre - 1634 Broadway Between 50th and 51st Streets.) Digital Lottery Price: $43 How: www.beetlejuicelottery.com Time: Lottery opens at 12 AM on the day of the performance. Matinee lottery winners will be drawn at 9 AM and evening winners drawn at 2 PM. Payment Method: Credit card online ID: Photo ID Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the bo����������������������y be partial view and pairs may be separated. Number of Lottery Tickets Available: Subject to availability. Special Policies: Winners will be notied via email and/or text shortly after the drawing and have 2 hours to purchase their tickets BETRAYAL (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre- 242 West 45th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue) General Rush Price: $40 How: On sale when the box ofce opens on a rst-come, rst-served basis. Where: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre box ofce Time: 10 AM Monday–Saturday; noon Sunday Payment Method: Cash or credit card ID: N/A Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce Number of Tickets Available: Subject to availability Special Policies: Subject to availability Digital Lottery Price: $40 How: betrayalonbroadway.com/lottery/ Time: Available performances will be posted as early as 12:00 AM Eastern Time the day of the performance. Matinee lotteries close at 10:00 AM and evening lotteries close at 3:00 PM. Additional drawings may be added from time to time and the timing of these drawings may vary. Payment Method: Credit card online ID: Photo ID Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce. May be partial view and pairs may be separated. www.playbill.com/article/broadway-rush-lottery-and-standing-room-only-policies-com-116003 4/22 10/4/2019 Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies | Playbill Number of Lottery Tickets Available: Subject to availability. Special Policies��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������tly after the drawing and have one hour to purchase their tickets THE BOOK OF MORMON (Eugene O’Neill Theatre - 230 W. 49th St. betw. Broadway and 8th Ave.) Digital Lottery Price: $40 How: luckyseat.com/book-of-mormon Time: Lottery closes 11 AM ET the day prior to the performance. Winning notications will be sent at 12:30 PM ET the day prior to the performance. Payment Method: Credit card online ID: Photo ID Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Subject to daily availability, may be partial view and pairs may be split up Number of Lottery Tickets Available: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce. Special Policies: Tickets must be purchased by 4pm the day prior to the performance. Tickets are non- transferable. See website for full details. Standing Room Price: $40 How: Available at the box ofce 2 hours prior to the performance based on availability. Where: O’Neill box ofce Time: 2 hours prior to each performance Payment Method: Cash or credit card ID: N/A Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Standing room at back of the orchestra section Special Policies: Subject to availability CLICK HERE FOR OUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BROADWAY TICKET BUYING CHICAGO (Ambassador Theatre - 219 W. 49th St. betw. Broadway and 8th Ave.) General Rush Price: $39 How: On sale when the box ofce opens on a rst-come, rst-served basis Where: Ambassador Theatre box ofce Time: 10 AM Monday–Saturday; noon Sunday www.playbill.com/article/broadway-rush-lottery-and-standing-room-only-policies-com-116003 5/22 10/4/2019 Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies | Playbill Payment Method: Cash and credit card ID: N/A Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the bo�������������� Number of Tickets Available: 25 Special Policies: Subject to availability. Rush tickets not available for Saturday evening performances. Standing Room Price: $27 How: Available at the box ofce on the day of the performance only if the show is sold out Where: Ambassador Theatre box ofce Time: 10 AM Payment Method: Cash and credit card ID: N/A Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Standing positions at the back of the orchestra Special Policies: Subject to availability COME FROM AWAY (Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre - 236 W. 45th St. betw. 7th and 8th Aves.) General Rush Price: $38 How: On sale when the box ofce opens on a rst-come, rst-served basis Where: Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre box ofce Time: 10 AM Monday–Saturday, noon on Sunday Payment Method: Cash or credit card ID: Photo ID Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce. May be partial view. Number of Tickets Available: Determined at the discretion of the box ofce Special Policies: Subject to availability. Seats may be partial view. Digital Lottery Price: $49 How: Submit online form Where: comefromawaylottery.com Time: The lottery will open at 12 AM on the day of the performance closing at 2pm for evening performances and 9 AM for matinee performances.