Student Rush for Non-students???

[ArtMan]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 12:14pm

Curious if there are any shows currently playing that are desperate to fill a seat ..that are not strict to their student rush policy? Or is it such a theatre policy that they must be 100% firm in enforcement when issuing tickets.
Updated On: 7/11/09 at 12:14 PM

[broadway122]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 12:28pm

Student rush is the same as regular rush. Except you don't have to be a student at a regular rush.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 12:34pm

to clarify....not all places offer STUDENT rush. Some have an open rush or lottery that do not require student id. But MOST do require to see the id on a pretty regular basis that claim a STUDENT rush.

(And it's summmer...most shows are doing fairly well.)

[ArtMan]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 2:15pm

Right..I realize that. I'm talking about shows like Shrek or Blithe Spirit that offer only student rush(not general rush). Before curtain..they are filled 65% and I am at the box office and just ask for a rush ticket (notice I din't say student)..would they sell one just to fill a seat. On Thursdays, there is only a $5 difference between balcony and student rush at Shrek. I would gladly pay the same amount but if the rush ticket is better why sit at the top of the balcony.

[broadway122]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 3:07pm

Oh I see what you mean.
Well I found another thread about Shrek rush through a search.

I read on another thread a while ago (I couldn't find it) that if you at least look like a student or have your backpack or books they will give you the tickets.

I hope this helped.
Shrek Rush

[broadway122]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 3:16pm

Here's another. More on the topic of what your asking. The last post is what your looking for.
Shrek Rush

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 3:20pm

It depends on the show, and the person working the box office, but it seems like I'm hardly ever asked to show ID when I do student rush. But, I look college-aged, that may not happen if someone older rushes.

[madscientist]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 7:06pm

While I haven't seen anything this summer, I also rarely get asked to show ID, although I also definitely look college or high school aged and usually have a backpack on my trips. But it really depends on the person working there. I guess you could try it if you look under 22, but have a back up plan.

[Jessielynne]

Posted: 7/12/09 at 12:18am

Next to Normal is a general rush, I believe. There was some controversy early on about that, but they made it clear afterwards that the rush isn't for students only.