Rushing RENT

[KCCubby]

Posted: 12/15/04 at 8:26pm

I am thinkning about flying to NYC this weekend to see RENT for the first time on Broadway after seeing the touring shows 12 times.

Can anyone provide input on the likelihood getting rush seats for an 8PM Saturday night show?

Thanks! Updated On: 12/15/04 at 08:26 PM

[Tiny-Toon]

Posted: 12/15/04 at 8:46pm

Well, if you are flying to NYC just to see RENT, you should buy tix in advance - they have codes for $45 front mezz. tickets..
I never did the RENT rush, so i can't tell you about that, sorry

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 12/15/04 at 9:02pm

no rush, just lottery for the front row...yer better off getting full priced tix

[Kris2]

Posted: 12/15/04 at 9:04pm

It's all about chance. Saturday might be packed or completely empty. Don't count on it being empty and that's your safest bet. They don't do rush at the Neder, but lotto. About 2.5 hours before the show starts (about 5:30), you put your name down on a card and whether you want 1 or 2 tickets. If you win, the seats are 20 bucks each and are in the first two rows in the orchestra. You need your ID with you if you win. Make sure you bring a discount code with you in case you lose lotto that way you don't have to pay full price. They don't usually allow for the student discount on Saturdays I don't think, but there are other codes out there. It's much easier on the wallet that way.
Rent discounts

[KCCubby]

Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:05pm

Wow! Thanks for the great info on the codes. That will cut the price in half!

[NJgirl]

Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:38pm

I met some people who did lotto Sunday matinee along with me last weekend and we got talking...they had lost the lotto on Saturday matinee AND evening...they said Saturday night was INSANELY busy...100-150 people at least for the Sat 8pm lotto...my advice is if you want to go Saturday night...buy tix in advance...

I would recommend Sunday if you can swing it...most of the tourist crowd is on their way out of town...

If you are set on going on Saturday, wait til after New Years and go in Jan or Feb

[TheGaIsSilent]

Posted: 12/16/04 at 1:05am

Yeah, frequently in Jan/Feb, there aren't enough people in lotto to even fill the lotto seats.

[Tiny-Toon]

Posted: 12/16/04 at 1:20am

I'll try going then..