"Just in case you end up trying the app through someone else's phone...
I had been checking on the price of Wicked tickets through TodayTix for quite some time. The lowest ticket price I saw was $99 for rear, can't remember if it was orch or mezz. The TodayTix fees are about $10 I think, so if you're eligible for a first time purchase discount code, you're saving a little but it's not really a "steep discount." I disagree and don't believe that tickets were listed for as low as $59.
Also as an FYI: I had previously used TodayTix to enter and win a mobile lottery for another show. I didn't realize that that would count as my first purchase, and wasn't able to use a code when I tried to buy tickets for Wicked.
Try doing the lotto during a matinee. I was finally able to win it about a month ago during a Wednesday matinee. There wasn't much of a crowd at all and there were only a few people who didn't get tickets. I'm sure it's more crowded now that it's summer, but I think you'll have better luck at the matinee than the evening."
No idea about TodayTix but (1) I have Window's Phone so doesn't work, (2) above post turned me off...sounds odd.
Didn't realize that other shows (aside from Rent that I think started it) have lotto. Are seats in the front too? We would be seeing the Sat matinee so not sure if that is a busier one?
If I pre-purchase tickets I would get the ones for $97....near the front but on the side (partially obstructed). I'd rather sit close and not see the odd part when they are at the back / side than sit further back.