I don't understand the comment about folks trying the lottery that "can obviously afford full price". How do you know who can afford it and who cannot? That's like saying only certain people can shop at Macy's when there's a sale. Because that's what rush OR lotto is: a sale.
That being said, I have never tried to win any sort of Lotto and no longer qualify for student rush. Additionally, seeing that I'm from Boston, it makes little sense to "risk" getting tix for a show since that IS my reason for getting into the city. But I utilize discount codes as often as possible, so that I can afford to see as many shows as possible.
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