A Doll's House Part 2 - Rush

[Here I Am]

Posted: 5/14/17 at 1:43pm

I'm so sorry if this has already been asked, but I can't seem to find it anywhere.

I read somewhere that the rush for 'A Doll's House Part Two' was in the front row. Is that still true? And what time have people been lining up? So much thanks! 

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 5/14/17 at 4:03pm

Yes, they're front row tickets. I showed up at 11:45 and they were sold out on a Tuesday (I ended up getting tickets through TDF). The next day I went with some friends from the Hello, Dolly! SRO line I met because I wanted to see if they got tickets and they got front row at about 10:20.

[macnyc]

Posted: 5/14/17 at 6:51pm

My friend rushed for us on Saturday, and the seats are fantastic. We were on the side, but the stage is low, and we had an excellent, up-close view. Occasionally one of the actors moves to the point of the thrust stage and we missed those facial expressions, but overall it is a great view and deal! 

[EugLoven]

Posted: 5/14/17 at 8:02pm

I rushed "A Doll's House, Part 2" today Sunday May 14, 2017.

I arrived at exactly 12noon as the box office opened. There were approx 8 people in-front of me, but a couple of them weren't rushing... (don't ask)

Rush Seats are Front Row (and after those rows are filled, empty pockets of the Orchestra are filled). If you didn't know, the standard Golden Theatre proscenium has been thrust out into the first 3 rows as a sharp 90-degree angle, so the first 2 rows are at 45-degrees (following the edge of the stage).

I cannot overemphasize how terrific these Front Row rush seats are! To be specific, seats A104 and A105 (and their neighbors, A102 and A103) were arguably the best seats in the house (given the staging and angles). I was blown away, utterly agape at these seats, their affordability, and the view - literally inches from the action (and for a play this superbly performed and intimate, there is no where else I wanted to be).

Note: During weekdays, the Rush is sometimes available as late as 5PM (though the box office opens at 10AM, aside from 12noon on Sunday)

Updated On: 5/14/17 at 08:02 PM

[petewk87]

Posted: 5/14/17 at 11:57pm

I got my front row rush seat (A110) around 10:20 am on Saturday. It was a rainy day though. The view was amazing and it was a powerful and intimate experience to be that comfortably close to the actors. 

[Here I Am]

Posted: 5/15/17 at 12:05am

Thank you all so much for the replies!

[HunterK]

Posted: 5/20/17 at 7:04pm

I read all this and was so happy for the advice as well. I ended up getting a rush seat for tonight Saturday the 20th at 8pm. I went in at 1:25pm and got ORCH Row H Seat 2. So happy cause I thought I missed out, but excited to see it! 

 

I know there was a thread with stage door information but I can't find it. I'd love to just have my playbill signed. Hoping they come out! Any advice? 

Thanks in advance.

[darreyl102]

Posted: 5/20/17 at 7:07pm

^^please report back on ur stage door experience, I am seeing the show tomorrow and hoping to stage door. I really want to meet Laurie! 

[HunterK]

Posted: 5/20/17 at 7:16pm

Yup that exactly who I want to sign. I adore her and her work and just want a signature! I'm hoping with fingers crossed. I'll report back!

[HunterK]

Posted: 5/20/17 at 11:13pm

So just returned from seeing the show. I had H10 in the Orchestra. I read my ticket wrong, in the beginning. But for $30 it was full view and fantastic. The show ended up being sold out. I truly hope it keeps selling a the Tony's recognize this brilliant piece of theater. Laurie Metcalf is at the top of her game pray she takes the award! 

So stage dooring was much easier than I thought. They had barricades set up on both sides of the alley. In the beginning about 50 people were hanging around and Condola Rashad came out first and signed and took photos and got in her car and went. Then 5 minutes later Chris Cooper out and was walking fast towards his car, but when someone stopped him he was happy to sign and take photos. Jayne H. was next and signed and chatted, so friendly and thankful for us coming to the show. By this time only 8-10 people were waiting. After about 20 minutes Laurie Metcalf came out ad apologized to us for taking so long. She was just so kind and gracious. I have respected her for years and always wanted to meet her, well tonight was my night. She shook my hand and put her hand on my shoulder and asked name and said how nice it was to meet me. What a class act! Then she walks home. No car. Made me love her more.

So there is my stage dooring story. Such a success! I haven't don't it in a long time cause it seems to be crazy at certain shows, but this was amazing. What a great evening!

[darreyl102]

Posted: 5/21/17 at 1:35am

^^ AWESOME!! Glad you had a success. Where is the stage door located?

[HunterK]

Posted: 5/21/17 at 1:43am

When you walk out of the theatre turn left and its right there. The blue barricades will be up. Very easy! Best stage door experience in a very long time.

[broadwaygirl10]

Posted: 5/21/17 at 8:44pm

So I rushed today. Got there around 12:30 (half hour after BO opens), got tickets at 12:45. They were out of rush by then, so we got second rush seats Rear Mezz Row F 114-116 (pretty center) for $37/ticket. Fine view, but I'd recommend trying to get there for the orchestra rush. Show looked sold out. Was REALLY GOOD!! 

[darreyl102]

Posted: 5/21/17 at 8:57pm

Did the rush today, got there 15 minutes before the box office opened and there was 21 people in line before me. A guy in line told me that they had 22 rush tickets, but decided to stay and wait anyway. when I got up there, they still had rush left. for 30.00 I got row P on the side in the orchestra. was actually a really great seat cause the theatre is very tiny. Loved the show. My only problem was a black girl had her hair up on top of her head and I had to peek around it (Imagine peeking around a bush. LOL) No shade- i'm half black myself.

Did the stage door after, Jayne came out and signed and posed for everyone and really took her time to chat with everyone, then Chris and Laurie came out. Chris signed for one side, then started to skip my side, but I stopped him. he told me "You gotta speak up". He signed and reluctantly posed for people but he was clearly trying to get out of there. Laurie was very kind and soft spoken and down to earth. she signed and posed for everyone. I did not wait around to see if Condola came out or not

Also, Rhea Perlman, Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe went backstage thru the stage door. Rhea signed for a few, but Nicole and Boris took a lot of time meeting people off to the side. they were super chill and down to earth. Both signed and posed for people. Nicole actually took my phone from my dad when I asked for a photo and said "Lets take a selfie" and took the photo!

[James2]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:35am

How much has the rush picked up since the Tony nominations? How early do you think people have been lining up?

[djoko84]

Posted: 6/5/17 at 7:03am

Where are the TDF tickets for this show located?

[mpd4165]

Posted: 6/20/17 at 3:31pm

Wanted to bump this and see if there were any new rush reports for the show post-Tonys?

[sondmon]

Posted: 6/20/17 at 7:37pm

interested in any rush reports as well. Thanks

[RCPanned]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 11:41am

This morning (6/24) I decided to take a chance and show up for the Rush line just to check it out. I showed up just a couple of minutes after 10 AM and no one was there. I got a ticket for today's matinee (my seat is Orchestra Row A, seat 103 FYI), and the woman at the box office told me that there were quite a few left for both performances. After I got my ticket, about five people showed up to buy rush tickets. It seems very easy, even post-Tony's. Definitely very easy for a Saturday in general.

[Callum_brown1]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 3:26pm

That's great - how much were tickets if you don't mind my asking?

[RCPanned]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 5:10pm

All of their rush tickets are $30. My seat was awesome!

[newsie20841]

Posted: 6/26/17 at 11:10am

Does anyone have an idea what rush may be like for a Wednesday matinee?   Specifically, do the rush seats close to the stage tend to sell out very quickly, or are there usually some left an hour or two after the box office opens.  I have a visual impairment and I would love to sit close to the stage for this show, but I may not be able to get to the theater before 11am.  Thanks for your help! 

[broadway86]

Posted: 7/7/17 at 9:48am

I got to the theater at 1:20pm hoping for a ticket to the 8pm show, and they still had a few available. I wouldn't recommend getting there as late as I did, but at least it shows that you don't have to be there at the crack of dawn.

The show was fabulous, by the way.

[AC126748]

Posted: 7/7/17 at 9:51am

Was your rush ticket still front row, or are the later-in-the-day seats located elsewhere?

[broadway86]

Posted: 7/7/17 at 9:55am

Mine was row G, left orchestra, on the aisle. Perfect view.