How to get Broadway rush tickets in NYC

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The Post’s theater pros break down everything you need to know about scoring cheap tickets for last-minute Broadway shows in NYC. Here’s the insider’s guide to same-day rush tickets:

What are rush tickets? 

Don’t worry, there’s no actual, physical rush involved — just a lot of standing in line. Rush tickets are heavily discounted tickets — most hover around $40 — that are sold at the box office on the day of the performance when there are still unsold seats. Some shows even offer additionally discounted tickets for students.

What time do rush tickets go on sale?

Rush tickets go on sale as soon as the box office opens. For most theaters, that’s 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon on Sundays.

How much are rush tickets?

Prices vary, but they average around $40 per ticket.

How many rush tickets can you get? 

One person can buy two tickets, max.

Are rush tickets good seats? 

There’s no way to know where you’ll get seated with rush tickets — it’s at the box office’s discretion, and you could be front row or in the nosebleeds. But you should be prepared to not sit with the person you came with and maybe have a partial view.

What is the difference between student and general rush?

Not all theaters have a student rush, but those that do give additional discounts to students who bring valid school IDs. These tickets usually come out to around $20 to $30.

What is a digital rush?

Ticketing company TodayTix also has its own online rush, available through its app (phones and tablets only; it doesn’t work on a desktop). Tickets for select shows are made available the day of the production, and are given out starting at 10 a.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis.

In order to score one of these discounted seats, TodayTix asks you to post about the show on Facebook or Twitter (the app will walk you through it). Posting once “unlocks” the show and allows you to request tickets. There’s a two-ticket max, and if you need, you can add an alert setting so you get notifications when tickets to the show of your choice go on sale.

How does it work?

Rush tickets are given out on a first-come, first-served basis, and the amount of tickets offered by a show varies on any given day. Weekends, unsurprisingly, are busier than weekdays.

Tickets go on sale when the box offices open (10 a.m. for most theaters), but for big shows, lines can start forming hours earlier. (People have been known to camp out for the really big ones, like “Hamilton” and “Rent.”)

If you have time, try to stop by the theater a few days in advance to scope out the line situation. Most box offices will accept both cash and credit card.

What shows have rush tickets?

Currently, you can score rush deals for the following shows:

  • “Ain’t Too Proud,” $29 (student rush)
  • “Be More Chill,” $40
  • “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” $40
  • “Beetlejuice,” $43 (although that’s at your own risk, per our Entertainment Critic)
  • “Chicago,” $39
  • “Come from Away,” $38
  • “King Kong,” $49 (also an acquired taste)
  • “Mean Girls,” $42.50
  • “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” $42
  • “The Prom,” $40
  • “Sea Wall/A Life,” $35 (digital), $45 (general), seeing Jake Gyllenhaal in the flesh (priceless)
  • “To Kill a Mockingbird,” $49 (orchestra), $39 (balcony)
  • “Tootsie,” $42
  • “Waitress,” $40 — see the Sara Bareilles musical before it closes Jan. 5!
  • “What the Constitution Means to Me,” $42

You can also check Playbill for a full rundown of all the shows currently offering rush and lottery tickets.

Policies and prices for shows vary, but here are a few for reference:

“Mean Girls”

  • How much: $42.50
  • Where: August Wilson Theatre box office
  • When: Day of performance at box office opening — 10 a.m. Monday to Saturday, noon Sunday
  • How to pay: Cash or credit
  • Bonus: On Pink Wednesdays, tickets drop to $32.50 — if you wear pink. (Otherwise? “You can’t sit with us!”)

“To Kill a Mockingbird”

  • How much: $49 for orchestra, $39 for balcony
  • Where: Sam S. Shubert Theatre box office
  • When: Day of performance at box office opening — 10 a.m. Monday to Saturday, noon Sunday
  • How to pay: Cash or credit card

“Seawall/ A Life”

  • How much: $35 on the TodayTix app, $45 at the Hudson Theatre box office
  • When: Day of performance at box office opening — 10 a.m. Monday to Saturday, noon Sunday
  • How to pay: Cash or Credit
  • Special requirements: Tickets purchased through TodayTix app requires a valid photo ID

“Ain’t Too Proud”

  • How much: $29 (student rush)
  • Where: Imperial Theatre box office
  • When: Day of performance when the box office opens — 10 a.m. Monday to Saturday, noon Sunday
  • How to pay: Cash and credit card
  • Special requirements: Bring a valid student ID

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