Help deciding which shows to rush/lottery...

[Wheresmyvoice]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 10:19pm

I'm heading to New York tomorrow night and I am already seeing Billy Elliot, Next to Normal, South Pacific, and Rock of Ages. However, I have time to rush two other shows and I can't make up my mind. The ones I'm interested in are In the Heights, Hair, Waiting for Godot, Blithe Spirit, August: Osage County, and The 39 Steps. Which shows do I have the best chance at getting into?

[sgv123]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 10:27pm

In the Heights and Hair are fairly difficult lotteries, but they are worth trying. I would say go for Blithe Spirit and August Osage.
Updated On: 6/15/09 at 10:27 PM

[BwayBoundJoe]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 10:27pm

From what I've heard August is easy if the box office people arn't being jerks. Also, Try for Waiting for Godot, It has such a wonderful cast.

[TalkinLoud]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 10:31pm

Hair and Godot I'd say. Blithe Spirit is excellent (and of course seeing Lansbury live is a real treat). August Osage County is great, as is In the Heights.

Feel free to skip The 39 Steps.

[asdfghj2]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 10:32pm

If you're a student, definitely do the South Pacific rush. There were plenty of seats open when I went, and it's a cheap and great show!

[CyCoSpAz2]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 10:32pm

The Norman Conquests should be on your list, and it is a fairly reasonable rush.

[Zeitoujo]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 10:42pm

Do they do rush for Tuesday nights? How early do people get there for rush?

[legally_popular]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 11:04pm

I'd recommend Hair and In the Heights, but those lotteries are fairly difficult to win.

I'd say go for Blithe Spirit and August: Osage County. If you go to August right when the box office opens you should be able to get a ticket. And Blithe Spirit is really easy, you can arrive at any time from 2 hours before curtain up until curtain.

You could always try lotto for In the Heights and if you lose that, just head over to Blithe Spirit and get a rush ticket. Or try Hair's lotto and if you lose, get standing room. Just some ideas.

[yay_gerb]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 11:39pm

go for Hair and In The Heights. you seem to like musicals. i say make your trip here a musical filled one.

both of those^shows have standing room as well. good luck!

[little_sally]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 1:11am

The 39 Steps is amazing! And it's an easy rush.

[TheatreFreak05]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 1:41am

I actually liked The 39 Steps too. If you are looking for an enjoyable evening, I would go for it! :)

[little_sally]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 1:47am

The 39 Steps is always a good back-up, if nothing else.