How does moving down work? Do you just ask an usher?
Don't ask an usher. Officially they are not allowed to tell you that you can move. In fact usually they're instructed to specifically say NO. However most will not say anything if you move down at intermission. Just don't take it upon yourself to move before the show starts or even a few minutes in, because more times than not the usher will have to reseat you back to your actual seat.
How has rush for this been lately? And how late do they sell rush tickets? I'm going to be in the city Wednesday (from WV) for an audition and IF I can make it want to see this matinee, but I don't know if I'll be done in time or not. Can I go to the box office a few minutes prior to performance and still get a rush seat? I don't want to gamble $37 and maybe not get to see the show. I was going to order a last row $27 ticket as suggested (would be willing to gamble that much) but once Telecharge fees were added the ticket was $3 MORE than the rush ticket. RIDICULOUS!!!
<-- Tevye, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, March 2018