subject: How To Get A Rush Broadway Theater Ticket? [print this page] Broadway shows are one of the leading sources of entertainment in New York City. To make your trip to New York truly memorable, make sure to grab your tickets to the hottest hit on the great-white-way. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be difficult to purchase tickets in advance. Luckily, many box offices offer a great solution - Rush Tickets! Here are a few tips to help you get your Broadway tickets in a hurry!
Tip #1
After you decide which Broadway show you want to see, call the theater box office to find out if they have a Rush Ticket option and what the policies are. Many times rush ticket policies differ from theater to theater, so to make life easier, make sure to get any updated information. In the long run this will save you time and energy.
Tip #2
Hit the web. The Internet is a great tool to use in your search for rush tickets and there are many resources online which can assist you in finding last minute tickets. Before you order anything online, make sure you read the fine print and that the site has an updated list of the current Broadway Shows.
Tip #3
Play the lottery and enter your name into a discount ticket drawing. Some of broadways most popular musicals such as "Rent," "Avenue Q" and "Wicked" have Rush lotteries where entrants are randomly selected to be able to purchase a discounted rush ticket. Lotterys are generally operated through the theaters box-office.The number of tickets available varies day to day and also, from show to show. If you want to see one of the more popular musicals in a rush, entering the lottery may be the option for you. Lotterys are generally operated through the theaters box-office.
Tip #4
If all else fails, its time to stand in line! Luckily, waiting in line can be fun since youll be in the heart of the theater district! You can either head straight to the box office or visit TKTS. The TKTS line offers discount rush tickets for practically all Broadway shows. Usually rush tickets are released at a specific point during the day--often when the box office first opens, but it depends on the show. Sometimes these tickets are only available to students, so, again make sure you double check with the box office to confirm.
Tip #5
Finally, if youve exhausted all of the tips above, The great news is that there is already a new Rush option called Digital Rush. This option allows participants go online and request tickets the day of the show. You will then receive a confirmation number, however, tickets are not always guaranteed. Some digital rush options are similar to the lotteries mentioned above, so make sure to double check with the box office policy before purchasing your tickets online.
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