Rush tickets for those out of town

[Anita Balan]

Posted: 11/13/19 at 3:35pm

Hello, those of us who are not in NYC, (travelling from DC, Philly or Boston etc...) for a weekday or weekend show... What are some of the shows for which we can try Rush can get decent tickets? What are the best ways to try Rush for popular shows like Moulin Rouge, Hamilton or Hadestown? Thanks in advance. 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 11/13/19 at 3:40pm

Not sure what question you are asking?  Out of towners have access to the same rush seats as the locals -- you just have to get up earlier to get here in time.  If you scroll through the board, most shows have threads about their rush policies so you can see what time people are getting in line.

 

[Joe Mayo]

Posted: 11/13/19 at 3:43pm

Anita Balan said: "Hello, those of us who are not in NYC, (travelling from DC, Philly or Boston etc...) for a weekday or weekend show... What are some of the shows for which we can try Rush can get decent tickets? What are the best ways to try Rush for popular shows like Moulin Rouge, Hamilton or Hadestown? Thanks in advance."

http://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-rush-lottery-and-standing-room-only-policies-com-116003

Hadestown and Moulin Rouge have standing room, but otherwise, you have to enter the online lottery.

Hamilton, your best bet is the cancellation line for regular priced tickets. There is a pretty detailed thread if you search on here.

Depending on what time of year you are coming in, you can always check stubhub.

I'll put in a plug for Come from Away if you haven't seen it. Rush/standing room tickets are excellent and if you are in standing room, its one of the better theaters for it with excellent viewing angles and at a 100 minute show without intermission, standing is not bad.

[uncageg]

Posted: 11/13/19 at 6:15pm

Also check Broadway For Broke People. Gives you rush and lottery info along with links to them.

[Rosette3]

Posted: 11/13/19 at 8:53pm

I travel from DC for weekend trips often and it really comes down to planning. I will try to get on the earliest train (usually 5:20 train) I can reasonably get. Though most box offices open at 10AM, for popular shows people tend to line up 1-2 hrs on advance. If I'm not able arrive by 8AM I'll plan to either to a) buy my Sat Mat in advance 2) opt for in person lottery since they usually start 2.5ish before show time c) rush an easy less popular with higher probability to get rush tickets.

I usually will save my hardest to rush show for the next day so I can wake up early and guarantee there will be plenty of time to arrive at box early.

If you really want to pack it in and include a Sunday evening show Amtrak and MegaBus are only transportation options I found to depart at 10PM or later.

[mailhandler777]

Posted: 11/13/19 at 10:01pm

Rosette3 said: "I travel from DC for weekend trips often and it really comes down to planning. I will try to get on the earliest train (usually 5:20 train) I can reasonably get. Though most box offices open at 10AM, for popular shows people tend to line up 1-2 hrs on advance. If I'm not able arrive by 8AM I'll plan to either to a) buy my Sat Mat in advance 2) opt for in person lottery since they usually start 2.5ish before show time c) rush an easy less popular with higher probability to get rush tickets.

I usually will save my hardest to rush show for the next day so I can wake up early and guarantee there will be plenty of time to arrive at box early.

If you really want to pack it in and include a Sunday evening show Amtrak and MegaBus are only transportation options I found to depart at 10PM or later. "

Only Wicked has an in person lottery anymore. 

[JuneJune]

Posted: 11/13/19 at 10:24pm

mailhandler777 said: "Only Wicked has an in person lottery anymore."

And Little Shop

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/14/19 at 9:30am

And Mean Girls (on Wednesdays, if you wear pink)