NYC Trip!

[broadwayboy972]

Hey everyone! So I'm new to these BroadwayWorld Boards, and I had a question concerning the shows that I see when I visit NYC August 16 or 17 until the 24th.

So as a family we have tickets to Matilda, and I wanted to see a few more shows on my own. The other shows I want to see are If/Then (I actually love the soundtrack, and is Idina still going to be in it?), Gentleman's Guide, Once, Newsies, and Pippin, but I can't see all of them. Should I buy tickets in advance for If/Then and then perhaps rush for some of the other shows or vice versa? I don't want to show up to the box office to be told they're out of rush tickets for the day, but as a high school student who relies on birthday money, this is the only way I can probably see 3+ shows. I would love advice as these will be my first broadway shows!

[gfaustswa]

You can rush any show and get tickets as long as you are there early enough! Lottos though are all left to chance.

[broadwayboy972]

Yeah... I was thinking about just buying a ticket to If/Then since it is lottery and rushing for the others, I just didn't know how easy it was to rush

[haterobics]

Idina has no announced vacations, so you shouldn't have any issues there.

[brdway411]

Rush is EASY, I do it all the time. Just be prepared to get to some of the shows early. Once you can pretty much just show up when the Box office opens.

Here is a site I use for rush/lotto info


Broadwayforbrokepeople

[brdway411]

You can check times for rushes/lottos at


Broadway Spotted Rush Report

[ethan231h]

You must see Pippin!

[Cupid Boy2]

There's this awesome program called Tix4Students, which allows you to essentially purchase student rush tickets in advance. Gentleman's Guide and Newsies are on there. I believe Once is as well. I'm on my phone or else I'd post a link, but it should be easy to find with Google.

There may be a $5 membership fee, but in my mind, it'd be well worth it for the peace of mind. I'm a member, and I love it.

Have a great first trip to NYC! Feel free to let me know if you have any more questions.

[broadwayboy972]

Ah yes! I completely forgot about tix4students... I can have my brother sign up for me!

[Cupid Boy2]

Great, I'm happy to hear that will work for you!