TKTS and Wicked

[astonishing1985]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 8:39pm

I think I am saying the right thing when I say that TKTS does not sell Wicked tickets so what's the best way to buy them. We wanted to go Friday and it's sold out so would we have better chance to do student rush or the lottery?

[liotte]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 8:40pm

NO student rush for Wicked. Lotto or cancelation is your only chance.

[astonishing1985]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 8:43pm

How would I be able to get cancelation tickets?

Sorry for me being stupid, lol...

Then if we do not get Wicked we want to see The Producers and would we be able to go to the post office right before the show and purchase them? That has worked with Hairspray

[FutureElphaba]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 8:53pm

You'll probably get cancellation.. you have to pay full price though

You can always try lotto but its really hard to win... I was there during the transit strike and I thought I'd have a better chance of winning but there were still abvout 160 people there.... but I still won lol! It was the closest I have ever seen Wicked (I've seen it 5 times.. 3 in Tampa.. 2 in NYC).

[liotte]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 9:11pm

Unless someone is mailing you tickets, it's hard to get tickets for anything from the post office.
Updated On: 3/8/06 at 09:11 PM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 9:14pm

Yes, you do pay full price for cancellations but you also get the best seats in the house.

[greenegirl87]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 9:16pm

Don't you need to get there fairly early to make sure that you get cancellation tickets? I have never done it, but that is what I have heard from others.

[astonishing1985]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 9:54pm

Does my friend need to be there with me for the lottery?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 9:55pm

Didn't you know that they are now selling theater tickets at the post office? They have a special machine right next to the Wanted Posters.

[liotte]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 10:00pm

Damn, I didn't know that, I will have to look into it!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 10:03pm

Be careful how you put your bills into the machine. They all have to face the same direction.

[liotte]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 10:13pm

I'll be sure, can't miss out on those special tickets! Do you think I get a free stamp or extra bonus, like with metrocards?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 10:15pm

You get a special coupon which gives you free admission to Corine's Coroner.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 10:17pm

"Then if we do not get Wicked we want to see The Producers and would we be able to go to the post office right before the show and purchase them? That has worked with Hairspray."

(happy sigh) You just made my night with that, hehe.

[astonishing1985]

Posted: 3/8/06 at 10:51pm

hey I have the flu!! don't blame me

box office, haha...
ok I am laughing my ass off

and I am so gullible that I thought you were serious about the machines, lol

Updated On: 3/8/06 at 10:51 PM

[HughE2030]

Posted: 3/9/06 at 11:36am

I've gotten tickets for Wicked 3 times from the cancellation line. Twice I arrived at the box office 2 hrs before show. Once I got there 1 hr before show, but I was the 16th person and the last to get the tickets.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 3/9/06 at 1:45pm

I'm surprised they have that many cancellation tickets. Interesting.

[Thesbijean]

Posted: 3/9/06 at 2:03pm

They are mostly unused house seats, with some cancelattion and ticket broker returns. There are usually about 20-30 cancellation tickets.

[WesternSky2]

Posted: 3/9/06 at 2:07pm

So for a Saturday evening show.. I should get there.. when, like, 5:00? I'm going to do it this Saturday.

[WesternSky2]

Posted: 3/9/06 at 2:07pm

-double post- Updated On: 3/9/06 at 02:07 PM

[ILoveWicked330]

Posted: 3/9/06 at 5:19pm

more than a year ago, I did the cancellation line in December for the Saturday Night show. I got on-line @ 2:00 when the matinee started and there were already 5 people in line which was sort of a surprise...

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 3/9/06 at 5:22pm

for the record,, The Prodducers only does student rush Tuesday, Wedensday, and Thursday.

[WesternSky2]

Posted: 3/9/06 at 5:44pm

So I should get there when the matinee starts to get evening tickets?

[HughE2030]

Posted: 3/9/06 at 6:32pm

I think you are safe to get in line at 4 - 5PM. When people start showing up for the lottery (around 5PM), one of the friends usually gets in the cancellation line and the others try their luck on the lottery. The Wicked officials frown on this and often threaten to kick the person in the cancellation line out if this is found out. I don't think they mind you holding a spot for a friend, or switching off with friends, but don't let it be known that one of them was trying for the lottery tickets. It's strange but true. The guy in the lobby is misreable. AND remember bring CASH. Most cancellations are CASH. The seats are the best. Twice I have gotten 15th row center for $110

[astonishing1985]

Posted: 3/9/06 at 7:15pm

oh wow, so it's all that expensive? Cos we're not really ready to be over $100.