Carnegie Hall Rush Ticket Question

I know this is not Broadway-related but I guess I can find quite a few classical music lovers here as well. I really want to see one of the Berlin Philharmonic performances this November but they are pretty much sold out at the moment, so I'm looking at their general public rush tickets. Anyone know where these rush seats are located? And how many rush tickets they typically reserve for a performance / how early should I arrive (box office opens at 11)?

Thanks!

I just wanted to start a thread about this as well. Planning to see the Alan Cumming concert next Monday. How soon should I get there to make sure I get a ticket?

I just called them, and in general it's 2 tickets per person.

However, the rush policy only applies to their own concerts. Alan Cumming isn't produced or whatever by Carnegie Hall, they only booked the venue. so they don't have rush tickets.

All that they have is a slight discount for partial view tickets.

I've never actually been to Carnegie Hall before so how is the view from the balcony?

I have sat in the balcony of Carnegie Hall.

The sightless are great if you are center. If you are on the side of the horseshoe shape you really miss half of the stage and often the front of the apron. If someone in front of you leans forward your sightline is pretty much obscured. It is very far away but, as in most theaters, since the sound is reflected off the ceiling, you hear better than if you were in the orchestra.

Remember, unlike Broadway which uses Rush tickets as a marketing tool, there is no reason for a presentation at Carnegie Hall to put tickets aside for Rush patrons since there will be very few performances of that event and they may as well sell the tickets in advance if there is a demand.

Carnegie Hall is a glorious piece of architecture and concert hall, it is not to be missed.

Updated On: 2/4/16 at 06:28 PM