Introducing the BroadwaySpotted.com Rush Report – the weekly guide for cash-strapped theatergoers. Every week we send our reporters to the theater district so that you’ll know what to expect at each rush. Want to submit a rush report of your own and help keep this list up to date? Email me at spotted@broadwayspotted.com
| Show | Rush Report | Likelihood of Getting Tickets |
Rush |
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| The Book of Mormon | Weekdays: 5 people in line by 9:40 AM. Weekends: 20 people in line by 10:30 AM for standing room tickets. |
100% |
| Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | Weekdays: 0 people in line by 9:40 AM. Weekends: 6 people in line by 9:45 AM. |
100% |
| Chicago | Weekdays: 11 people in line by 9:50 AM. Weekends: 9 people in line by 9:50 AM. |
100% |
| Jersey Boys | Weekdays: 0 people in line by 9:55 AM. Weekends: 8 people in line by 9:50 AM. |
100% |
| Mamma Mia! | Weekdays: 8 people in line by 9:50 AM. Weekends: 5 people in line by 9:50 AM. |
100% |
| Mary Poppins | Weekdays: 10 people in line by 9:35 AM. Weekends: 0 people in line by 9:55 AM. |
100% |
| The Mystery of Edwin Drood | Weekdays: 5 people in line by 9:40 AM. Weekends: 5 people in line by 9:35 AM. |
100% |
| Nice Work… | Weekdays: 0 people in line by 9:40 AM. Weekends: 0 people in line by 9:40 AM. |
100% |
| Once | Weekdays: 20 people in line by 9:35 AM. Weekends: 46 people in line by 9:50 AM; First person in line at 8:30 AM. 20 tickets are usually sold per show. |
40% |
| The Other Place | Weekdays: 0 people in line by 9:35 AM. Weekends: 0 people in line by 9:45 AM. |
100% |
| Rock of Ages | Weekdays: 2 people in line by 9:35 AM. Weekends: 10 people in line by 9:55 AM. |
100% |
| Spider-Man | Weekdays: 8 people in line by 9:30 AM.Weekends: 15 people in line by 9:50 AM. |
100% |
| Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | Weekdays: 8 people in line by 9:40 AM. Weekends: 18 people in line by 9:50 AM. |
100% |
Lottery |
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| Annie | Weekends: 100-150 people per lottery, about 22 tickets sold |
5% |
| The Book of Mormon | Weekends: 400-500 people per lottery, about 22 tickets sold |
5% |
| Newsies | Weekends: 100-150 people per lottery, about 32 tickets sold. |
26% |
| Wicked | Weekdays: 100-150 people per lottery, 26 tickets sold. Weekends: 200-300 people per lottery, 26 tickets sold. |
21%10% |
Please note: percentages are our personal estimates based on weekly observations. There is no guarantee of receiving tickets. We will be updating this as we compile more information!
Categories: Rush Report
I rushed Once on Thursday. I got there about a half hour later than planned and I still got tickets. It was about 8:15 and I got the 11th and 12th ticket. I have gotten there at that time before during the week and not been able to get a seat. I think what helped on Thursday was that it was kind of damp out, it rained over night and then was a little drizzley throughout the morning. So go on a day with kind of crappy weather and you’ll get in haha. The line was longer than the amount of tickets by the time 10 rolled around.
Also, if you’ve never rushed before, it’s a lot of fun to rush shows like Once that always have a long line. You meet fellow fans that would get up early and be late for work to see the show that you clearly love. I met some people on Thursday that I exchanged info with and talk to now. It’s a great way to meet other people who love theater.
What about newer shows? Cinderella? Hands on a Hardbody? Lucky Guy? I know there are shows that just started previews in the last week but Cinderella has been running shows for a few weeks now…
Any word on the Kinky Boots and/or Matilda rush lines? Also wondering when shows announce their rush – Motown begins previews on Monday… wondering if there’ll be rush tix.
I rushed Matilda on Tuesday. The first people in line got there at 8am and I believe there were about 15 people in line by 8:30. The show was incredible and I believe that once the word gets out, the rush may be more difficult. Good luck!