Please help Aussie theatre lovers

Hi. My daughter (16) and I (huge Musical Theatre fans) will be in New York in April. We arrive 2 nights before my son and husband (non-theatre lovers). We are aiming to see 3 shows: a Tues night, a Weds matinee and a Weds night show. Due to the high cost of the shows (and terrible Aus dollar) we want to try and rush all 3 shows. If we don't get tickets we will resort to using a code (eg broadway box, theatremania etc) or trying at TKTS. The shows we want to see are: Something Rotten, Fun Home, School of Rock, Finding Neverland, Beautiful - obviously that is more than 3 but we are not fussy (except Something Rotten is a must!)

So any hints, tips, suggestions, ideas on how to get the rush tickets and if not, then which is next cheapest option. We prefer to always sit in Orchestra, rather than Mezzanine. Also we only arrive in the afternoon on a Tuesday, so I guess trying to get Rush tickets for that night would be out...?

Updated On: 2/28/16 at 08:20 PM

I did TKTS in Times Square for Fun Home for a weekday matinee a couple months ago. I got there 10 minutes before curtain and got a second row (amazing) seat for $60 (USD). So I would definitely recommend doing that as a plan b.

Also, Fun Home is very strict about not letting people in after curtain. I had to run from the TKTS booth to the theatre to make it in time, but I did!

Something Rotten does a front row rush-- you can't see their feet or all the way backstage, so it is considered "partial view" but it's still a great view for the price!

Hello! I'm a fellow Aussie as well, I often go on theatre trip to NYC and London. I usually buy in advance though... have you checked out broadwaybox.com? They always have some great discounts, I know I looked at a Fun Home one recently. I tried the Fun Home lottery several times when I was there last time and was unsuccessful. Something Rotten! I also lost, however in the "loser" email there was a code to go to the theatre and buy $45 dollar loser seats, which was mid mezz. (BTW I definitely recommend Fun Home and Something Rotten! Absolutely fantastic shows!)

BTW, have you thought about buying a sim for the USA for internet data? You can buy them cheap here in Australia, I got a $50 (AUD) T-Mobile one (with 3gb internet I believe). You activate it before you leave and its working as soon as you land. Here is the link http://travelsimsdirect.com/product-category/usa/t-mobile/?country_option=200

Updated On: 2/29/16 at 05:21 AM

Lottery winners get notified via email and you have an hour to claim the tickets in case of a win (if at all, I can't remember if you have to claim Fun Home, SoR isn't necessary).

You have to enter until 3pm usually, and get informed within minutes of the drawing at 3.

I also second the US sim card thing, at least one between all of you. It comes in really handy, also so that you can use Google maps ect...