Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies BY NATAN ZAMANSKY DEC 17, 2021
Playbill’s complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies. < < Anyone willing to wake up and get to the box office early, spend some time in a line, or stand during the show, can get greatly discounted tickets to the majority of shows on Broadway. Or if none of those options appeal, several Broadway shows now offer digital or online lotteries.
The idea of a rush for affordable tickets all started with Rent, which, at the peak of its popularity, sold all seats in the first two rows of the orchestra for $20 to whomever would get to the box office in time on the day of the performance. (Read more about the history of the Broadway rush line here.)
Please note: patrons must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless a ticketholder needs reasonable accommodations due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief or a ticketholder is under 12 years old, in which event the ticketholder must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Find a full listing of rush, lottery, standing room, and student and young professional discounts below: