Tours should have LOTTERY/RUSH!

[taylorariel1]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 11:35am

I know that Wicked and Rent tours had lotto, and I am unsure of any others. But does anyone think that the new tours should have lottery or rush? I know many people down south can't see shows because of the price.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 12:27pm

Yes, other tours have had lotto and rush.

And oh, those poor people down South. *strums banjo, since stereotyping appears to be the thing to do in this thread*

[Shunterk]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 12:38pm

I don't know about tours, but the theaters near me all have a student rush for every broadway-style musical they hold.

[beach2732]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 12:40pm

Maybe the shows do not announce them, but theatres do offer rushes, limited views, and student discounts in the South. I guess it all depends on where you want to see a show (I've seen most of my Broadway shows in Georgia and Alabama). I have since moved for college, but I continue to rush tours in St. Louis.

[willep]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 1:54pm

What in the world does living in the south have to do with it!?

[winston89]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 2:00pm

I have seen touring shows in Boston and they offer at least student rush.

[taylorariel1]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 7:07pm

Sorry, by "south" I meant to say everywhere that's not NYC.. that was just an example because I live in the south, haha. No stereotyping here.

And I know majority of places have student discounts, but I meant general lotto

[staunchcharacter]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 7:10pm

I'm from Dallas...I have no trouble affording my tours...
Updated On: 8/15/11 at 07:10 PM

[taylorariel1]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 7:15pm

I don't either, but I know many people do. And even if someone can afford tours, it would be nice to have the opportunity to have a further discount.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 7:28pm

Of course it would be "nice" -- but in the same way that it would be nice for me to get a new Lexus for the same price as a used Kia. (No slight to the Kia -- I love mine.)


If I can't afford something, well, I just don't buy it. Or attend.

And lastly, rush/lotto isn't something you can demand....it's their product, they can sell it how they see fit.

Updated On: 8/15/11 at 07:28 PM

[wickedfan11]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 7:55pm

Does the Les Mis tour have a student rush/lottery?

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 8:51pm

I think it depends on the venue.

[kipster]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 10:25pm

Yeah, the venues usually have control of pricing, so it's up to them. For Les Mis, ask the presenter in your area (student rush is often under-publicized, at least where I am)

[ChiChi]

Posted: 8/15/11 at 11:39pm

Actually, depending on the venue some of them DO do lotteries. I know our big touring house in Tempe has done lotteries for Wicked, Rent, Spring Awakening, and Les Mis the first time it came years ago.

[wickedfan11]

Posted: 8/16/11 at 7:34am

I will be seeing it at the Kennedy Center. Do they usually have student rush/lottery?

[kipster]

Posted: 8/16/11 at 11:47am

A quick google found me info on the Kennedy Center's "Specially Priced Tickets" program. Their site also mentions a monthly newsletter for students that offers discounts, which would be good if you go often...

Specially priced tickets Updated On: 8/16/11 at 11:47 AM