Quick question about TKTS/ Student Rush shows

It's my first time on here and I had a quick question about the TKTS Booth in Times Square. A couple of my friends and I would like to go see a play either Friday or Sunday and we were wondering how we can obtain tickets. I understand the waiting in line, picking at least 3 shows, and the continuous waiting. But, can we choose a specific area? Can we say that we want the Balcony specifically for The Testament of Mary if it is 50% off and get $25 tickets rather than $50?

I'm also looking at some student rush options. We were thinking of seeing: Peter and the Starcatcher, The Trip to Bountiful, Orphans, or Macbeth. How have those rushes been lately?

Updated On: 4/30/13 at 06:28 PM

Oh wow! Downtown Brooklyn is a better option. So if we were to only have like $60 we can be like we only want mezz? I guess it's like they give us what they have. But, they never have those rear Mezz or Balcony seats.

Updated On: 4/30/13 at 06:34 PM

Thanks wdwfreak and Clyde Barrow!

We are students as a matter of fact.

But, I was only using Mary as an example. I saw it last week by myself and am still on the fence of how I feel about it. Sad to see it close so soon.

I'm also looking at some student rush options. We were thinking of seeing: Peter and the Starcatcher, The Trip to Bountiful, Orphans, or Macbeth. How have those rushes been lately?

Updated On: 4/30/13 at 06:41 PM

Okay thanks so much for the help!

But, what would the chances be of getting tickets around 4:00 for rush or student rush on a Friday?

Updated On: 4/30/13 at 06:46 PM

Sign up for TDF. More info here: http://www.tdf.org/TDF_ServicePage.aspx?id=59&%20do=v

I can tell you that all of the shows you mentioned, except for Bountiful, have performances available for this Friday evening or Sunday matinee. $39 for the bway plays, $28 for Peter. You'll probably get decent seats.