How to purchase theater tickets, standing room & RUSH seats

How to purchase theater tickets,
standing room and RUSH seats

Before you get to the Box Office

Which day or dates do you wish to attend the performance? It’s good to have two or three dates in mind.

· Note date and curtin time printed on ticket. Some theaters are dark Mondays. Many have a 7:00pm curtain on Tuesdays. Sunday matinee and evening performance times vary.

Which is more important – the performance date or seat location?

What section of the theatre do you prefer? Orchestra or mezzanine?

How much have you budgeted for the tickets?

Is there special seating for patrons with disabilities? Is there an elevator?

Are hearing devices available free of charge for patrons who are hearing impaired?

How are you planning to pay for the tickets? Most theaters accept all major credit cards. Some will accept personal checks with your name and address printed on them accompanied by two forms of identification.

TICKETS MAY NOT BE RETURNED OR EXCHANGED
The theatre is not responsible for lost tickets.

Picking Up Reserved Tickets

Provide the box office with the name under which the tickets were ordered, how the tickets were purchased, the performance date, and the number of tickets reserved.
For your protection, you must be ready to present the credit card used to purchase the tickets.
Box office hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 8:30pm and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.

Requests for RUSH, STUDENT RUSH and STANDING ROOM for Broadway shows are NOT GUARANTEED and SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. Go to the box office of the theater on the day of the performance only -- beginning 10:00am. Monday through Saturday. 12 noon Sunday. Photo ID required.

STANDING ROOM TICKETS
Standing Room is usually directly behind orchestra seating (some theaters offer standing room tickets behind mezzanine seats). It's available only on the day of the performance and only when the show is completely sold out. Check with the theater box office for details.

RUSH Tickets
RUSH tickets to Broadway and Off Broadway shows can sell for as little as $10. Available at the box office only on the day of the performance. Cash only. Subject to availability! Some sell RUSH tickets starting in the morning, others have a lottery drawing 2 - 3 hours before curtain. Check box office for details. Many times, box offices will only accept cash as payment for rush and standing room only tickets, so arrive at the box office prepared.

Lottery Drawing

Print your name and number of tickets you want on a card which will be provided.
One card per person.
Limit of two tickets per person.
Cards will be placed in a container.
Cards will be available starting at 5:30pm for 8pm shows; 11:30am for the 2pm Saturday matinees; Noon for the 2pm Sunday matinees; and 5pm for the 7pm shows.
Daily drawings will be held at 6pm for 8pm shows, 12 Noon for the Saturday matinees; 12:30pm for the Sunday matinees; and at 5:30pm for the 7pm shows.
After the names have been drawn, the eligible ticket buyers will line up at the box office window to show proper identification and buy their ticket(s).
Camping out all day or overnight on the sidewalk is no longer permitted or recommended as everyone wishing to enter the lottery will have an equal opportunity at the proper time. It's best to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the drawing.

Link to Talkin' Broadway's ON THE BOARDS A list of Broadway & Off Broadway shows.
Those offering RUSH tickets, and Standing Room Only are identified.

RUSH & SRO Policies may change at any time at the discretion of a show's management team. It's advisable to bring cash when planning to purchase RUSH and SRO tickets as many box offices only accept cash for these purchases. Also, some theaters require a photo ID.

Some theaters offer Junior high & high school students special rates (Monday - Thursday $5 for two tickets; Friday - Sunday ($5 for one ticket). For more information, call High 5
1(212) 445-8587.

Librarians, teachers and students can pick up vouchers for 30% to 50% off at the School Theater Ticket Program, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1113 (Monday - Friday 11am - 4pm). For more information, call 1(212) 354-4722 or visit www.schooltix.com.

CLICK HERE for Discount Ticket Information