54 Below to Offer Student Rush

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RippedMan
#154 Below to Offer Student Rush
Posted: 11/9/12 at 12:58pm

So, I heard from a friend that works there that they're going to start offering student rush. Half Hour before curtain. Half-priced tickets. Only singles available, meaning if the show is sold-out you might not be able to sit together.

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Yero my Hero
#254 Below to Offer Student Rush
Posted: 11/9/12 at 1:15pm

From the FAQ on their website:

"10. Does 54 Below offer Student Rush tickets?

Yes, for select performances and while supplies last. Tickets are half price and available at the box office 30 minutes prior to show time. Cash only. There is a limit of 2 tickets per valid college or high school ID, which must be presented upon purchase. First come, first served. (The food and beverage minimum still applies.)"

http://54below.com/FAQ.html

I don't know if there's a way to find out in advance which shows are "select performances."


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RippedMan
#254 Below to Offer Student Rush
Posted: 11/9/12 at 4:07pm

I'm pretty sure it's available for any performance, unless it's sold out.

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Yero my Hero
#354 Below to Offer Student Rush
Posted: 11/9/12 at 4:46pm

That's my guess, too, but it's not clear. I hope you're right!


Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. ~ Wicked
Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent

"He's a tramp, but I love him."

Melanie73
#454 Below to Offer Student Rush
Posted: 8/19/17 at 1:32am

Hi guys!  Sorry to revive an old thread, but I was just wondering, has anyone done student rush at 54 Below recently?  If so, how was your experience?  What time did you arrive to the venue, and where were your seats?  Thanks a lot!

VintageSnarker
#554 Below to Offer Student Rush
Posted: 8/19/17 at 11:24pm

I would rather have them put more tickets on TDF. Students generally qualify for TDF and then there's no minimum. 

wonkit
#654 Below to Offer Student Rush
Posted: 8/20/17 at 7:11pm

Since it is a cabaret, the minimum covers the restaurant operating cost, something that a theater doesn't have to worry about. 

VintageSnarker
#754 Below to Offer Student Rush
Posted: 8/20/17 at 9:47pm

wonkit said: "Since it is a cabaret, the minimum covers the restaurant operating cost, something that a theater doesn't have to worry about. 

Fair point but I think if they genuinely want more young people, the hesitation is not the cost of tickets (which can be cheaply had for many shows that don't feature Brian Stokes Mitchell or Lea Salonga) but the minimum. Most people don't want to have dinner or drinks that have to add up to $25+ per person at 9:30 or 11:30 at night. 

 

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nealb1
#854 Below to Offer Student Rush
Posted: 8/21/17 at 10:29am

If people don't want to pay the minimum, then they won't be able to go as everyone has to pay that.