New up-to-date, comprehensive rush/SRO site

[Yero my Hero]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:30pm

TalkinBroadway doesn't display rush information anymore (at least, I can't figure out how to find it) and Playbill is not updated very often, so for a while I've been keeping track of all this stuff myself on a spreadsheet listing opening dates, closing dates, and whatever the cheapest ticket is.

My friends keep asking me to email it to them, so I finally just put it online, where it can be constantly updated.

So:
For up-to-date information on how to get cheap tickets to ALL the currently running and upcoming Broadway shows, go to http://www.broadwayforbrokepeople.com !!

Unlike Playbill, I list every show, not just the ones with a published rush/SRO policy, and unlike Playbill, I will update it every time the information changes (that I know of).

I hope you find it useful! If I got something wrong (some of those policies, I haven't verified in years), let me know!

[CSonBroadway]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:30pm

Wow. Thanks so much!

[Just_John]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:33pm

The Lion King has not had SRO since it moved theatre. That policy now applies to Mary Poppins.

[legally_popular]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:37pm

This is awesome, thanks so much!

Also, if you want to add info about the WSS partial view - I know there's a thread that list the prices somehwere.

[Yero my Hero]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:38pm

Oh, I hadn't heard about partial view at WSS.

Yeah, I know the Lion King policy is old. Thanks for the update! I'll fix it.

[AndAllThatJazz22]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:40pm

You forgot to put the little tony-symbol on 'The Lion Ling'.

Updated On: 7/19/09 at 07:40 PM

[CSonBroadway]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:42pm

There is also a student rush for Mamma Mia. Available when the BO opens on Wednesdays and Thursdays only. $31.50 cash only.

Updated On: 7/19/09 at 07:42 PM

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:43pm

Wow that's excellent, thanks!

I still have no idea why Talkin Broadway changed around their whole rush listings. They went from having tons of info & being easy to use to almost completely useless.

[Yero my Hero]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:44pm

Thanks, guys! Keep 'em coming!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:47pm

Small point, but with the restoration fee, the cost of a Wicked lotto ticket is $26.25.

[legally_popular]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:53pm

Hair - regularly priced rear mezz seats - $37 rows S-T

West Side Story - partial view seats: mezz (last row) $46.50, balcony: $24

[Yero my Hero]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:54pm

Small point, but with the restoration fee, the cost of a Wicked lotto ticket is $26.25.

Huh. The last time I did it (which, granted, was 4 years ago), the lottery tickets were $25 exactly. I'll change it.

[Yero my Hero]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:58pm

Are the WSS partial view seats available in advance? Can you buy them online or only in person?

[tking001]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 7:59pm

Usually only at the box office

[legally_popular]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 8:02pm

I'm not 100% sure since I never got them or inquired about them myself, I'm just using info from another thread. But yeah, it's only at the box office day-of (usually after lotto if it's not already solde out). You can't buy them online.

[JP2]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 8:08pm

Rock of Ages also does SRO for 26.50.

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 8:09pm

You could add in that Hamlet will have $25 seats in the rear mezzanine (Rows J-L) that can be purchased in advance.

Rock of Ages also has a post-lottery rush for $36.50. Complete details can be found here:

http://www.rockofagesmusical.com/students.php

[adamgreer]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 8:11pm

Huh. The last time I did it (which, granted, was 4 years ago), the lottery tickets were $25 exactly. I'll change it.

Yeah, they added the restoration fee a couple of years ago, but the lotto guy still announces it like it just happened yesterday.

[Little-Lotte]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 8:11pm

Wow, the site is so great! Thanks for taking the time to do this!

[Yero my Hero]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 8:19pm

You could add in that Hamlet will have $25 seats in the rear mezzanine (Rows J-L) that can be purchased in advance.

I did. If you click for details, it's there.

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 8:23pm

:)

[TalkinLoud]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 8:55pm

Jersey Boys has standing room.

[winston89]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 9:00pm

Whoever said Poppins does not have standing room is wrong. Poppins offers standing room at The New Amsterdam when the show is sold out.

[yay_gerb]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 9:01pm

yero you are my hero :] no pun intended lol.

[Yero my Hero]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 9:02pm

Awww, thanks. :)

Now updated to include FINIAN'S RAINBOW.