Lifespan of a Fact Rush- Page 2

[DNA_lost]

Posted: 11/6/18 at 11:46am

I rushed this past Sunday (11/4), got there at 11:50 and was about #15 in line. Rush tickets were still available for both shows even though the matinee was a lot more popular. I got one ticket for the evening show - orchestra last row center P105. Enjoyable show, and the view was great!

[Redrebecca98]

Posted: 11/9/18 at 9:12am

At 9am today (Friday 11/9) only about seven people in line

[perinh]

Posted: 11/13/18 at 10:40am

Today (11/13) got to theatre at 9:30. I was second in line. The man in front of me at gotten there at 8:30 or so, and went away to sit in Starbucks for a while since it was raining. Two more people arrived just before 10. Seats were in rear mezz, row GG center.

[CarmenA3]

Posted: 12/1/18 at 8:11am

I’m in line now (8:10a) and am 5th in line. Will update with seats we get.

UPDATE: We got Mezz EE 118-120. First row of rear mezz, so plenty of leg room and perfect view. The rail only slightly blocked the bottom of the stage (where nothing happens) - but I'm very short.

Updated On: 12/3/18 at 08:11 AM

[cmstygar]

Posted: 12/2/18 at 3:28pm

Does Sunday morning still seem like a good/easy day to rush? Looking to get tickets to the evening show on Dec 16. 

[NYfanfromCA]

Posted: 12/3/18 at 3:06pm

Also looking for rush info for a Sunday night show.  The box office opens at 12:00, any advice on what time to arrive?  Does it help that it will probably be 30 degrees out?!

[ebizzle]

Posted: 12/3/18 at 4:04pm

I don’t know if this was normal but I went by yesterday around 4 pm and was given two rush tickets in center orchestra, full view. From what I could tell the theater was pretty empty so it’s possible they were offering rush to fill it up.

[NYfanfromCA]

Posted: 12/3/18 at 4:13pm

ebizzle said: "I don’t know if this was normal but I went by yesterday around 4 pm and was given two rush tickets in center orchestra, full view. From what I could tell the theater was pretty empty so it’s possible they were offering rush to fill it up."

Nice, sounds like great seats!  Thanks for the info.  I decided to just buy a ticket since I don't think I will have any time to stand in line anyway.  Oh well, money spent already.  Supporting the artists .

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 12/5/18 at 7:20pm

The only way I can fit this into my weekend trip schedule is January 6th at 7:00 p.m. I learned hard way at Cabaret that I cannot handle rear mezz at Studio 54.

So are rush tickets now leaning toward Orchestra over Rear mezz?

Also, it looks like matinee and evening rush tix are both available at noon on Sundays, correct?

Anyone lined up for this recently? How early are people starting to line up?

[countabby]

Posted: 12/9/18 at 5:34pm

Today is Sunday, December 9 and it is 32° outside. I walked up to the box office at 5:00pm and was able to purchase two $40 Orchestra tickets for the 7pm show. Row M114 and 115. Prior to leaving my house I researched how many seats were left unsold. There were over 80 seats available in the front mezzanine and about 100 available in the orchestra. The show was also on sale at the TKTS booth for 50% off.

[CarmenA3]

Posted: 12/9/18 at 6:38pm

countabby said: "Today is Sunday, December 9 and it is 32° outside. I walked up to the box office at 5:00pm and was able to purchase two $40 Orchestra tickets for the 7pm show. Row M114 and 115. Prior to leaving my house I researched how many seats were left unsold. There were over 80 seats available in the front mezzanine and about 100 available in the orchestra. The show was also on sale at the TKTS booth for 50% off."

That's fantastic! And good to know as the cold continues. Very smart to check unsold seats. Thanks for sharing.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 12/9/18 at 6:44pm

How do you see how many seats are still available? On my iPhone app, Telecharge Just offers me a few seats at a time. Are you doing this on the Telecharge website on a laptop?

[smithiee]

Posted: 12/13/18 at 10:18am

My friend and I will be in NYC for an academic conference, and I was wondering the likelihood of us getting Saturday night tickets if we show up at the box office around 11? The conference is basically around the corner, but I'm not completely sure when we will finish up in the morning. I figured Saturday would be the best day to try because it seems like the matinee is more popular. Also, we would be looking to go with another friend who is housing us for the conference, so what are the limits on how many rush tickets one person can buy? 

Thank you!

[Myshmoopsiepoo]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 1:00pm

Any update about rush availability today?

[Impossible2]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 1:44pm

Miles2Go2 said: "How do you see how many seats are still available? On my iPhone app, Telecharge Just offers me a few seats at a time. Are you doing this on the Telecharge website on a laptop?"

It's been on Tkts every day since it opened, why don't you just get better tickets from there.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 2:23pm

Yeah, I’m aware that it is on TKTS everyday. I check the app religiously. But if I can get cheaper tickets through rush, why not do that.? That’s assuming that they are good to very good seats. Otherwise my plan is to go through TKTS.

[CarmenA3]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 2:29pm

Miles2Go2 said: "Yeah, I’m aware that it is on TKTS everyday. I check the app religiously. But if I can get cheaper tickets through rush, why not do that.? That’s assuming that they are good to very good seats. Otherwise my plan is to go through TKTS."

I agree with you Miles2Go2. On TKTS it’s $98 today vs rush at $40. When I rushed Dec 1, we got first row of the rear mezz (EE118) which had the walkway in front so no blocking from tall people. Excellent seat location IMO.

 

[Impossible2]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 2:36pm

Miles2Go2 said: "Yeah, I’m aware that it is on TKTS everyday. I check the app religiously. But if I can get cheaper tickets through rush, why not do that.? That’s assuming that they are good to very good seats. Otherwise my plan is to go through TKTS."

Ah sorry I thought you were talking about getting advance crappy seats just cos they were cheaper.

[AntV]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 9:43pm

They may have had rush tickets last Sunday at 5:00 but this Sunday they didn't. Despite many far side orchestra and front mezz seats being available. And the whole rear mezz was bought out by a group. It's a cold rainy Sunday night and there wasn't much else playing I haven't already seen enough times. So I wasted $99 on what turned out to be a slight repetitive play with an unsatisfying ending. Oh well, after this another year of exclusively getting rush and lotto tickets due to overpriced tickets like this. At least this play is doing badly enough that it won't recoup so some greedy investor won't make a profit off me.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 10:21pm

It’s pretty unusual to have rush tickets available at 5:00 p.m. for any show. It’s the wild exception, not the rule regardless of how many seats are still available. And $99 is a pretty reasonably-priced ticket these days. Sorry that you had a bad time. As a seasoned theater-goer, I know you know that your satisfaction isn’t guaranteed when you purchase a ticket. Art is way too subjective for that. If it makes you feel any better, I’ve paid way more than $99 to have non-fabulous times more than once. This will be my last play of my Jan. 4 - 7 trip. I’m not expecting fireworks. But just a nice capper to my trip. If it’s as bad as you say, I’ll return here to commiserate. Lol

[swingmode]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 10:21pm

(This was this previous Thursday) I got to the theatre around 12:00 or 12:30. Walked right up to the box office and they still had rush seats. I got two together in the Rear Mezz.

When we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised about the view. I was really confused why so many people said they would never sit in the rear mezz. Two minutes into sitting down, it soon became apparent. If you are taller than 5'5 I would not recommend. I've literal never been so uncomfortable in my life. I was actually so relieved that the play is so short. I think i could have enjoyed it a lot more if I had a roomier seat. 

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 10:37pm

If rush tix are always rear mezzanine, I’ll just try my odds through TKTS. After sitting rear mezz (via TKTS) for Cabaret, I will NEVER sit there again.

[CarmenA3]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 11:21pm

The issue with rush tickets IMO is that you don't know WHERE in the rear mezz you'll be sitting. Maybe I got lucky, but I got the first row of the rear mezz (EE) and it was a great view! 

Rear of rear mezz would be a completely different story of course. 
 

Updated On: 12/16/18 at 11:21 PM

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 11:47pm

It’s not the view that’s the issue. It’s the horrible legroom in the rear mezz at Studio 54.

[swingmode]

Posted: 12/17/18 at 12:49am

yeah, I seriously can't stress enough how awful it is. A lot of times I think people are being dramatic when they say there's not enough leg room, but this is probably the worst i've experienced. even my friend who is rather short was pretty uncomfortable