Posted: 8/4/15 at 11:57am
We just found this and thought it was an interesting addition to the digital lottery scene. Anyone know how they can do free tickets to a show like Book of Mormon? I'm guessing it must be a trade of some sort?
http://www.broadwaybox.com/lottery/MpVeEGyiBRBGVqTni5ZW43/
Updated On: 8/4/15 at 11:57 AM
Posted: 8/4/15 at 12:42pm
Posted: 8/4/15 at 12:43pm
I just noticed that it's only running until August 31st, so that could quite possibly be the case.
Posted: 8/4/15 at 12:50pm
Since it doesn't appear that it'll be the same show all the time, they can afford to do it at least once for a big seller like Mormon.
Posted: 8/4/15 at 2:44pm
"I just noticed that it's only running until August 31st, so that could quite possibly be the case
where does it say that ?
and when did this lotto start ? . "
Posted: 8/4/15 at 2:46pm
today is the first day. they are giving a pair of free tickets to a show every weekday until the 31st. I entered last night!
Posted: 8/4/15 at 3:08pm
The Official Rules - I was curious if it had anymore information as to how and why this was happening.
Posted: 8/4/15 at 3:29pm
Posted: 8/4/15 at 3:31pm
im assuming they are trying to get publicity. Todaytix is more popular so they probably want more people to download their app and buy tickets from them.
Has anyone heard back yet?
Posted: 8/4/15 at 3:34pm
their twitter account says a winner was emailed. ...that was about 20 min ago, so I guess I'm out!
Posted: 8/4/15 at 3:35pm
"The Official Rules - I was curious if it had anymore information as to how and why this was happening. "
Why is a ticketing site giving away tickets as a promotion to raise awareness of its ticketing site?! Sort of speaks for itself, no?
Posted: 8/4/15 at 3:36pm
"asmith, why are you so concerned? As I said before, they are a ticket broker and have legitimate access to the tickets. "
I'm not concerned, just curious. That was also before I saw your response.
To haterobics -
Specific questions like "is it an anniversary or end of summer thing? Why the month of August? Why not July or September, or is it truly arbitrary?" can sometimes be answered in the official rules.
I generally will read anything concerning something I find curious. In high school I was ushing for the national tour of Wicked and noticed that we had to put in stuffers for the Midwife, who only has like 3 lines, but none for swings. I wanted to know why, so I read the Equity agreement. It's not out of concern, or to confirm the obvious, but out of genuine interest.
Updated On: 8/4/15 at 03:36 PM
Posted: 8/4/15 at 3:40pm
by them doing this lotteries, more people are downloading the app, and are checking out broadwaybox. I think its good for them. **** i didn't win 
i wonder if they are actually giving away tickets or are just trying to **** with us
Posted: 8/4/15 at 3:47pm
Posted: 8/4/15 at 3:59pm
I highly doubt its fake Philly. Didnt it say they are only giving away one pair? If you look at the number of people who tweeted them to get the extra entry, Id guess at least 200 people entered. So your odds in winning are about one out of 200(+additional FB/Twitter click entries).
Posted: 8/4/15 at 6:25pm
asmith, what is a stuffer?
what show are they lottering tomorrow?
Posted: 8/4/15 at 7:21pm
"asmith, what is a stuffer? "
An understudy slip - you stuff it into a Playbill (especially when you find out at half hour)
Posted: 8/4/15 at 7:51pm
"It's August because August is quiet for the theater industry, in terms of the people at Broadway.com/BroadwayBox being busy at work. If that's not good enough of an answer, it's arbitrary.
Philly, I'm sure it's real. I've won real tickets from them in the past. As I said. "
This, plus I agree that they are trying to raise awareness of their app because you get an extra entry when you download the app for the first time after entering the daily lottery. They probably are probably trying to get people to realize that they have similar if not better discounts than TodayTix and if people download their app it'll raise awareness of that fact. Simple.
Posted: 8/5/15 at 12:02am
wickeeeeeeeeeeeed
Posted: 8/5/15 at 12:26am
Neon look it's your favorite show their lottering today! :)
Posted: 8/5/15 at 4:02pm
I guess I lost again. Anyone win yet, or know anyone who won?
Posted: 8/7/15 at 10:12am
Looks like it's Hamilton tonight! How cool.
http://www.broadwaybox.com/lottery/s9USE8bFDt7jGLemQHzFjP/
