Off-Broadway Rush and Inexpensive Ticket Policies (2024)

Rush tickets are sold on the day of the performance as soon as the box office opens, unless otherwise specified. Seat location varies with different shows. For more popular shows, anticipate a wait. Also note that some box offices only accept cash for rush tickets. Below are the rush and inexpensive ticket policies for individual open-ended productions and then for various Off-Broadway theatre companies. Also included are shows offering low-priced regular tickets.

All Student Rush ticket purchases require a valid and current student ID. All Lottery Rush ticket purchases require a photo ID.

Note: Policies are subject to change without notice. Please email [emailprotected] regarding any information that is no longer accurate, or if you wish to have your show listed.

Address: Stage 42 - 422 West 42nd St.

Price: $39
How: Submit online form
Where: https://rush.telecharge.com/
Time: Available performances will be posted as early as 12:00 AM Eastern Time the day before the performance. Lotteries close at 3:00 PM the day before the performance. Winners are drawn at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Payment Method: Credit card
ID: Valid photo ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2

Address: New World Stages Stage 1- 340 West 50th St.

Price: $35
How: Submit online form
Where: https://rush.telecharge.com/
Time: Available performances will be posted as early as 12:00 AM Eastern Time the day before the performance. Lotteries close at 3:00 PM the day before the performance. Winners are drawn at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Payment Method: Credit card
ID: Valid photo ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2

Address: New World Stages Stage II - 340W. 50th St.

Price: $20
How: Submit online form
Where: https://rush.telecharge.com/
Time: Available performances will be posted as early as 12:00 AM Eastern Time the day before the performance. Lotteries close at 3:00 PM the day before the performance. Winners are drawn at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Payment Method: Credit card
ID: Valid photo ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2

Address: Westside Theatre (Upstairs) - 407 W. 43rd St.

Price: $40
How: Submit online form
Where: https://rush.telecharge.com/
Time: Available performances will be posted as early as 12:00 AM Eastern Time two days before the performance. Lotteries close at 3:00 PM two days before the performance. Winners are drawn at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Payment Method: Credit card
ID: Valid photo ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2

Student Rush
Price: $35
How: Available on the day of the performance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: At the Anne L. Bernstein Theater box office
Time: 10 AM
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Current student ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability

Address: New World Stages Stage IV- 340 West 50th Street

Digital Lottery
Price: $35
How: Submit online form
Where:https://broadwaygoeswrong.com/...
Time: The lottery opens at 12AM and closes at 3PM two days prior to the performance, winners drawn at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Winners will be notified via email and will have 6 hours to complete their purchase.
Payment Method: Credit card
ID: Valid photo ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2

Address: 59 East 59th St.

Student Rush
Price: $10–$25
How: When available, accessible on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: 59E59 box office
Time: Available beginning one hour before performance
ID: Current student ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: Limit 1
Special Policies: Subject to availability. May not be offered for all performances or productions.

Address: Linda Gross Theater - 336 West 20th St.

Student Rush
Price: $20
How: Available on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: Atlantic Theater Company box office.
Time: Sold starting two hours prior to curtain.
ID: Current student ID
Payment Method: Cash only
Tickets per Person: Limit 1
Special Policies: Subject to availability. May not be offered for all performances.

Price: $25
How: At every preview performance, patrons of any age can buy tickets.
Where: AtlanticTheater.org or directly at (212) 691-5919
Time: On sale approximately two weeks prior to the first preview performance (exact time determined at the discretion of the box office)
ID: N/A
Payment Method: Credit card
Tickets per Person: Limit 4
Special Policies: Availability may vary per performance. Check Atlantic Theater site for availability.

Address: Harvey Theater - 651 Fulton St., Brooklyn

Student Rush
Price: $10-$11
How: Available for full and part-time students 29-years-old and under for any live performance.
Where: BAM box offices. Check BAM's twitter account (@BAM_Brooklyn) on the morning of the desired performance for updates on rush availability.
Time: 90 minutes before the desired performance.
ID: Current student ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability. For shows with limited tickets, a standby line will be formed at the discretion of theater management.

Senior Rush
Price: $10-$11
How: Available for patrons 65-years-old and over for any live performance
Where: BAM box offices. Check BAM's twitter account (@BAM_Brooklyn) on the morning of the desired performance for updates on rush availability.
Time: 90 minutes before the desired performance.
ID: Valid government-issued ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability. For shows with limited tickets, a standby line will be formed at the discretion of theater management.

Price: $10-$11
How: Available for US service members for any live performance
Where: BAM box offices. Check BAM's twitter account (@BAM_Brooklyn) on the morning of the desired performance for updates on rush availability.
Time: 90 minutes before the desired performance.
ID: Valid veteran/military ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability. For shows with limited tickets, a standby line will be formed at the discretion of theater management.

Address: 136 East 13th St.

General Rush
Price: $30
How: Available on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: Classic Stage Company box office
Time: One hour prior to curtain
ID: Valid government-issued ID
Payment Method: Cash only
Tickets per Person: Limit 1
Special Policies: Subject to availability.

Student Rush
Price: $20
How: Available on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: Classic Stage Company box office
Time: One hour prior to curtain
ID: Current student ID
Payment Method: Cash only
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability.

Price: $35
How: Use codeClassic35 for select tickets during previews for customers 35 years old or younger.
Where: Classic Stage Company website
ID: Valid government-issued ID
Payment Method: Credit card
Tickets per Person: Limit 2 per person per event
Special Policies: Subject to availability.

Address: 132 West 22nd St.

General Rush
Price: Half-price off regular tickets
How: Available on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: Irish Repertory Theatre box office
Time: One hour before the performance.
ID: N/A
Payment Method: Credit card or exact change
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability. May not be offered for every performance.

Greenseats
Price: $25
How: Membership available for patrons under 40 years old.
Where: To become a member, visit IrishRep.org.
Time: Members will receive notification that Greenseats are available to purchase.
ID: Valid photo ID
Payment Method: Credit card via site
Tickets per Person: Members receive one ticket per production
Special Policies: Limited availability per performance.

$22 On 22nd Street
Price: $22
How: Tckets available for each preview performance. No age restriction. For mainstage productions, tickets will be available through the regular ticket purchasing path. For shows in the studio theater, tickets must be accessed through a dedicated link that will be added to the show’s page on the day of the $22 on 22nd Street on-sale. They can also be accessed by entering code 22ON22NDSTREET
Where: IrishRep.org
Time: On sale at noon two weeks before the first preview performance.
ID: N/A
Payment Method: Credit card via site
Tickets per Person: Limit 2 per person
Special Policies: Limited availability

Senior Discount
Price: $10 off regular ticket price
How: Patrons age 65 and older may receive a $10 discount on each ticket purchased with a valid ID
Where: Irish Repertory Theatre Box Office or by reserving over the phone.
ID: Valid ID
Payment Method: Cash or Credit Card
Tickets per Person: Limit 2 per valid ID
Special Policies: Subject to availability

Address: Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater and Claire Tow Theater - 150 West 65th St.)

LincTix
Price: $32 ($30 for LincTix members on a pre-sale basis for LCT3 productions)
How: LincTix allows U.S. residents between ages 21 and 35 to purchase 1 ticket per production. Sign up at lct.org.
Where: Online or at the Lincoln Center Theater box office.
Time: N/A
ID: valid government-issued ID with name and age
Payment Method: Credit card via site. Credit card or cash in-person.
Tickets per Person: LincTix members receive one ticket per production for shows in the Newhouse, and two tickets per production for LCT3 shows in the Claire Tow.
Special Policies: Registration is required and free. Ticket prices includes $2 LCT facility fee.

Student Rush
Price: $32
How: Available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability.
Where: Lincoln Center Theater box office
Time: Two hours before performance
ID: Current student ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: Limit 1
Special Policies: Subject to availability. May not be offered at all performances. Price includes $2 LCT facility fee.

LCT3 @The Claire Tow Theater
Price: Tickets $30 during regularly announced run.

Address: New York City Center - 131 West 55th St.

30 Under 35 (formerly 30 Under 30)
Price: $30
How: Sold in advance to patrons up to and including age 35-years-old
Where: manhattantheatreclub.com/join/30-under-35/
Time: Available dates are sent to members via email
ID: Valid government-issued ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Must be a member. Sign up online for free. Tickets per performance are of limited availability. Guest may be of any age, but member must pick up tickets.

Address: The Robert Wilson MCC Theater Space- 511 W.52nd Street

General Rush
Price: $35 (including fees)
How: Available at the box office two hours prior to curtain.
Where: Robert Wilson MCC Theater Space box office
Time: 2 hours prior to curtain
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Policies of Note: Subject to availability.

Student Rush
Price: $25
How: Available at the box office two hours prior to curtain.
Where: Robert Wilson MCC Theater Space box office
Time: 2 hours prior to curtain
ID: Valid student ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 1 per ID
Policies of Note: Subject to availability.

Address: 79 East 4th St.

CheapTix - First Two Previews
Price: $25
How: Every first two performances of a NYTW production, all single tickets available to the general public.
Where: NYTW.org, 212-460-5475, or in person at the NYTW box office
Time: Day-of performance and when the box office opens
ID: N/A
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: Limit 1
Special Policies: Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Standard ticketing fees apply.

CheapTix - Rush
Price: $25
How: Day-of rush tickets available at 12 Noon for youth, seniors, artists and Lower East Side residents.
Where: NYTW box office
Time: 12 Noon
ID: Government-issued ID. Youth (ages 25 and under) and seniors (ages 65+) present an ID indicating date-of-birth; artists present an ID and a program or union card; Lower East Side residents present an ID that includes address.
Payment Method: Cash only.
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Subject to availability.

Address: 416 West 42nd St.

Young Membership
Price: $20 for young members. $35 guest ticket.
How: Purchase tickets in advance with membership,free to join for those 35 and under
Where: Online or at the Playwrights Horizons box office,
Time: An email notification will announce when young membership tickets are available
ID: Valid government-issued ID
Payment Method: Credit card
Special Policies: For more information and to sign up for free visit playwrightshorizons.org.

Student Membership
Price: $10 for Student Members. $35 guest ticket.
How: Available in advance
Where: Online or at the Playwrights Horizons box office
Time: An email notification will announce when student tickets are available. Day-of tickets available when the box office opens at 10 AM.
ID: Current student ID
Payment Method: Credit card via site. Cash or credit card at the box office.
Tickets per Person: Limit 1 (2 with guest price)
Special Policies: For more information and to sign up for free, visit PlaywrightsHorizons.org/StudentMembership

Upload proof of full-time student enrollment online when signing up online for membership. Membership is valid for all shows in the season of registration.

Address: 59E59 Theaters - 59 East 59th Street

Student Rush
Price: $10-$20
How: Available on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: 59E59 box office
Time: One hour prior to curtain
ID: Current student ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: Limit 1
Special Policies: Subject to availability. Not available for other productions at 59E59 Theaters not affiliated with Primary Stages.

Price: Free
How: A limited number of tickets available for NYC middle and high-school students daily
Where: 59E59 Theaters box office
Time: 10 AM until curtain
ID: Any of the following acceptable proof of identification/high school matriculation: A valid, dated student ID card. A valid, dated student MetroCard. A current report card accompanied by another form of photo ID.
Payment Method: N/A
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Polices: Must be enrolled in a middle or high school in New York City. Subject to availability.

Price: Free
How: Free tickets to all virtual productions are made available to students and teachers from across America and around the world.
Where: Online

Address: 425 Lafayette St.

Price: Free
How: On select dates, free tickets can be accessed through the Goldstar Digital Lottery and Text to Standby through The Public Theatre. See website for list of available performances.
Time: Lottery opens 12PM noon the day before the designated free performance. The lottery will randomly draw winners starting at 12PM noon on the day of the performance, and winnders will be notified by email and push notification from 2PM to 3PM that same day.You must claim your winning tickets with Goldstar within one hour of being notified.
ID: Photo ID
Payment Method: N/A
Tickets per Person: Limit 2

General Rush
Price:$30 + fees
How: Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: The Taub Box Office at The Public Theater or by calling 212.967.7555
Time: Box Office: 5PM-9PM on days with only evening performances scheduled and 1 hour prior to the first curtain of the day through 9PM on days with matinees scheduled. Call Center: Monday-Saturday 12PM-7PM.
ID: N/A
Payment Method: Public Theater On-Account funds, cash, or credit card
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Public Theater Account will be required to purchase tickets. Visit publictheater.org/register to register.

Student Tickets
Price: $40 + fees
How: Tickets can be purchased in advance for every performance
Where: Public Theater box office
Time: N/A
ID: Current student ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Polices: Subject to availability. May not be offered for every Public Theater production.

Address: Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre: Laura Pels Theatre and Black Box Theatre - 111 West 46th St.

Hiptix
Price: $30
How: Registered patrons between 18 and 40 years old can purchase one pair of tickets per production. Free registration is required. Available tickets may be purchased in advance.
Where: roundabouttheatre.org/hiptix
Time: N/A
ID: Government-issued ID
Payment Method: Credit card online with membership
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Polices: Available while supplies last.

Hiptix High
Price: $10
How: Registered patrons between 14 and 18 years old can purchase one pair of tickets per production. Free registration is required. Available tickets may be purchased in advance.
Where: roundabouttheatre.org/hiptix
Time: N/A
ID: Government-issued ID
Payment Method: Credit card online with membership
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Polices: Available while supplies last.

General Rush
Price: $29-$50
How: A limited number of rear orchestra or rear mezzanine seats on a first-served basis on the day of the desired performance. Rush seats may be in a partial view location.
Where: Laura Pels Theatre/Black Box Theatre box office
Time: Noon on day of show
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets Per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability. Price may vary depending on ticket popularity.

Student Rush
Price: Half off regular-priced tickets.
How: On sale 30 minutes prior to curtain time on a first-come, first-serve basis for full-time students.
Where: Laura Pels Theatre/Black Box Theatre box office
Time: 30 minutes prior to curtain time
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Valid student ID. Additional photo ID may be required.
Tickets Per Person: Limit 1
Special Policies: Subject to daily availability

Price: All tickets $30

Address: Tony Kiser Theatre - 305 West 43rd St.

Student Rush
Price: $25
How: Available on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: Tony Kiser Theater box office
Time: One hour prior to curtain
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Valid student ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2 per ID
Special Policies: Subject to availability

30 Under 30
Price: $30
How: Available for patrons 30-years-old and under
Where: (212) 246-4422, 2st.com/buy-tickets/rush-30-under-30, or at the box office.
Time: N/A
Payment Method: Cash or Credit Card
ID: Valid government ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2 per ID
Special Policies: Based on availability. Sign up online to access tickets for the season.

Address: The Pershing Square Signature Center - 480 West 42nd St.

Signature Access Membership
Price: $40
How: Available to purchase in advance for(1) Education, Public Sector, Nonprofit Employee and Nonprofit Theater Workers,(2) Military/Veteran, (3) Public Benefit Recipient, (4)People with Visual, Hearing or Physical Impairments, (5)IDNYC Cardholders
Where: Online, by phone at (212) 244-7529, or at the box office
Time: N/A
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: N/A
Tickets per Person: N/A

Address: 46 Walker Street

Price: $20
How: Available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 30 minutes before curtain time
Where: SoHo Rep box office
Time: 30 minutes before curtain time
Payment Method: Cash or Credit Card, Cash is preferred.
ID: N/A
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability.

Price: 99¢
How: 99¢ Tickets available on select Sunday performances. No other tickets sold in advance for these performances. See website for details and dates.
Where: SoHo Rep box office
Time: 30 minutes before curtain time
Payment Method: Cash Only
ID: N/A
Tickets per Person: Limit 2, all parties must be present at the time the ticket is bought.
Special Policies: Subject to availability. Line will form outside theatre two hours or more before curtain. Saving spaces in line is not permitted.

Address: 45 Water St., Brooklyn

Price: Varies
How: Download the TodayTix app to enter
Where: TodayTix.com
Time: 9am day of performance
Payment Method: Credit card in app
ID: N/A
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability

Price: $30
How: Waitlist begins 1 hour prior to show time
Where: St. Anne's Warehouse Box Office
Time: 1 hour prior to performance
Payment Method: Cash only
ID: N/A
Tickets per Person: Subject to to availability
Special Policies: Subject to availability

Address: Polonsky Shakespeare Center - 262 Ashland Pl., Brooklyn

New Deal Tickets
Price: $20
How: For patrons 30-years-old and under or for full-time students of any age, tickets may be purchased in advance of any performance.
Where: To purchase tickets online use promo code NEWDEAL at tfana.org/single-tickets
Time: N/A
Payment Method: Credit card through site
ID: Valid student or government-issued valid ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability. Valid student or government-issued ID required for each ticket purchased. Failure to show proof of age will result in a surcharge for a full price ticket. All new deal tickets will be held at the box office.

Address: 108 East 15th St.

Playwrights Welcome
Price: Free
How: Present your Dramatists Guild membership card at the box office. One ticket per member, per production, is allowed, based on availability. Playwrights Welcome tickets will be distributed following sales of tickets to any persons in line for the wait list or standby list.
Where: Vineyard Theatre Box Office
Time: At the box office prior to performance, followingsales of tickets toany persons in line for the wait list or standby list.
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Valid ID or union card.
Tickets per Person: Limit 1

Digital Rush
Price: Varies
How: Download the TodayTix app to enter
Where: TodayTix.com
Time: 10 am the day of the performance.
Payment Method: Credit card through app
ID: Government-issued ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Winners notified via email will have one hour to purchase tickets. Pick up from Vineyard Theatre box office until 30 minutes before curtain. Subject to availability.

Standby Ticket Policy
Price: $20
How: Based on availability
Where: Vineyard Theatre box office
Time: Thirty minutes prior to curtain
Payment Method: Cash only
ID: N/A
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability

Address: 619 Lexington Ave. Due to water damage to the York's usual space, the company has temporarily moved to the Theatre at St. Jean's, 150 E. 76th St.

$35 and Under
Price: $30
How: Available to patrons 35-years-old and under anytime in advance.
Where: York Theatre box office (Mon-Fri 12-6 PM & one hour prior to curtain) or by phone at 212-935-5820
Time: N/A
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Government-issued ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 1
Special Polices: Subject to availability

Student Tickets
Price: $20
How: Available to current students any time in advance
Where: York Theatre box office or by phone at 212-935-5820
Time: N/A
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Valid student ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 1
Special Policies: Subject to availability

Senior Rush
Price: $20
How: Available to patrons 60-years-old and over on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the desired performance only when performance is not sold out.
Where: York Theatre box office
Time: One hour prior to performance
Payment Method: Cash only
ID: Government-issued ID
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability and seating locations cannot be guaranteed.