Groundhog Day Rush

[Dramaqueen2985]

Posted: 4/11/17 at 3:46pm

Has anyone done rush for Groundhog Day? What time should I get there? 2 show day, if that makes any difference. (tomorrow)

[BruceBogtrotter]

Posted: 4/11/17 at 3:50pm

I asked the last time I went to pick up my tickets and the guy said rush starts selling the second the box office opens at 10 am. I asked if 8:30 would be too late and he said 9:00 to 9:15 would be a good time to get there.

All rush tickets are obstructed view and with the bedroom set I'm not sure how much you'll end up missing.

[Sammytravels]

Posted: 4/11/17 at 5:20pm

I rushed last Wednesday. Got to the theatre about 11am and got second row orchestra, seat 9. This was the end seat of the row. 

The view was somewhat restrictive for limited scenes, but I saw everything, with a little head manouver. I actually got to see a lot of action going on in the stage right wings- I'm very nosey, so liked that! 

There was a family sat next to me who had pre booked their tickets. I paid $39 they paid $90 per ticket. Being only one seat over, I think I got a great deal. Would be happy to sit there again for that price! 

[Notreallysilent 2]

Posted: 4/21/17 at 10:21pm

I'm just wondering how this rush has been lately? It is still okay to get there at 9?

[BroadwayLuv2]

Posted: 4/22/17 at 12:20am

I rushed last Friday.  Got there around 915 and was about 8th in line.  My Seats were front row the last two seats on the side.  I have to say these were the WORST seats I have ever sat in, in my entire life VERY partial view.  They shouldn't even sell these seats. 

I had previously seen this show from about the 6th row Mezz and can say the view is so much better a little further back to enjoy the set and all of the cool visuals that this show offers.  

Luckily at intermission I noticed there were a few seats in the back row.  I asked the usher if we could move, and he couldn't have been nicer and moved us.  I brought my Mom to this show and she was so happy we moved back for Act 2.  The view is a million times better. 

It's a spectacular show but do yourself a favor and do not take those front row seats on the far side they will hinder your enjoyment.  A few rows back might be ok.

 

 

[thealtoslament]

Posted: 4/22/17 at 12:24am

BroadwayLuv2 said: "I rushed last Friday.  Got there around 915 and was about 8th in line.  My Seats were front row the last two seats on the side.  I have to say these were the WORST seats I have ever sat in, in my entire life VERY partial view.  They shouldn't even sell these seats. 

I had previously seen this show from about the 6th row Mezz and can say the view is so much better a little further back to enjoy the set and all of the cool visuals that this show offers.  

Luckily at intermission I noticed there were a few seats in the back row.  I asked the usher if we could move, and he couldn't have been nicer and moved us.  I brought my Mom to this show and she was so happy we moved back for Act 2.  The view is a million times better. 

It's a spectacular show but do yourself a favor and do not take those front row seats on the far side they will hinder your enjoyment.  A few rows back might be ok.

 

 

 

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I second this. The stage at the August Wilson is pretty high. I wouldn't recommend being closer than 7 or 8 rows from the front. I saw Jersey Boys from the 10th or so row and it was not ideal but things were visible. I know with rush being picky isn't really an option, but just so you are aware.

Updated On: 4/22/17 at 12:24 AM

[loveinnewyorkcity]

Posted: 4/22/17 at 10:13am

BroadwayLuv2 said: "I rushed last Friday.  Got there around 915 and was about 8th in line.  My Seats were front row the last two seats on the side.  I have to say these were the WORST seats I have ever sat in, in my entire life VERY partial view.  They shouldn't even sell these seats. 

I had previously seen this show from about the 6th row Mezz and can say the view is so much better a little further back to enjoy the set and all of the cool visuals that this show offers.  

Luckily at intermission I noticed there were a few seats in the back row.  I asked the usher if we could move, and he couldn't have been nicer and moved us.  I brought my Mom to this show and she was so happy we moved back for Act 2.  The view is a million times better. 

It's a spectacular show but do yourself a favor and do not take those front row seats on the far side they will hinder your enjoyment.  A few rows back might be ok.

 

 

 

"

I've seen Jersey Boys from the first row, extreme sides of the orchestra through rush. I thought the view was great and not really obstructed. 

Is it the Groundhog Day set (bedroom, mainly) that obstructed you? 

[BroadwayLuv2]

Posted: 4/22/17 at 11:14am

loveinnewyorkcity said: "BroadwayLuv2 said: "I rushed last Friday.  Got there around 915 and was about 8th in line.  My Seats were front row the last two seats on the side.  I have to say these were the WORST seats I have ever sat in, in my entire life VERY partial view.  They shouldn't even sell these seats. 

I had previously seen this show from about the 6th row Mezz and can say the view is so much better a little further back to enjoy the set and all of the cool visuals that this show offers.  

Luckily at intermission I noticed there were a few seats in the back row.  I asked the usher if we could move, and he couldn't have been nicer and moved us.  I brought my Mom to this show and she was so happy we moved back for Act 2.  The view is a million times better. 

It's a spectacular show but do yourself a favor and do not take those front row seats on the far side they will hinder your enjoyment.  A few rows back might be ok.

 

 

 

"

I've seen Jersey Boys from the first row, extreme sides of the orchestra through rush. I thought the view was great and not really obstructed. 

Is it the Groundhog Day set (bedroom, mainly) that obstructed you? 

 

"

The bedroom scene is obstructed.  But also the stage is VERY high and bows out in a circular form toward center.  So if you are on the far seat you are looking directly on their profile if the cast if front stage.  Set pieces and ensemble members frequently block your view of the other actors. 

The thing is, I saw this show previously from further back and because of the visuals and moving set pieces it's a much more enjoyable experience.  Being so close and to the side its' impossible to take in the full production as it's staged. 

I rush A LOT of shows and typically have NO issue with being partial view - usually you just miss a few things on the side of the stage that you are seated on - and I enjoy being close.  But this show has a BIG cast and lots of moving set pieces which cause a lot more obstructions that normal.  That being said, if they give rush seats out a few rows back it might be better but I think ideal would be at least 5 or 6 rows back. 

[broadwaygirl89]

Posted: 4/24/17 at 11:33pm

Does anyone know if the lottery seats are in a better location than the rush seats? 

[Notreallysilent 2]

Posted: 4/24/17 at 11:44pm

When my friend won lottery, we sat row c at the end of the row. It was a perfect view. When I rushed this past Saturday, I got there at 9:00. There was about 15 people in front of me by that time. i got row a seat 2. And I thought it was a perfect view acyually. The only part that was obstructed for me was when Gus was sitting at the bar (I saw the other two just not him). I did not miss anything else. I did look at the seats at the very end of row a, and it does seem to be really too the side. Your essentially in the corner. But anyways I think the other rush seats seem to be fine. I think either way it's good. What I would recommend is entering lottery, and if you win obviously go with that. It's the same price and you wouldn't have to wait in line! If you lose rush the show. This show is truly amazing!!

[skittleALY]

Posted: 4/25/17 at 12:45pm

If anyone wants to see the matinee show tomorrow (4/26), I won 2 lottery tickets but can't go anymore.  The code is 5GHxfch6 and you can purchase the tickets here.  

[LiveOutLoud]

Posted: 4/25/17 at 5:13pm

If anyone was curious about how rush has been, I went at 2 pm today and managed to snag a rush ticket for tonight (row D, seat 14).

[casedilla2]

Posted: 4/28/17 at 3:21pm

I won the lottery for tomorrow evening's show, but I can no longer attend. It's just for one ticket, so if anyone would like to go here is the ticket link, and the code is z9AqoKZ5.

[TBone]

Posted: 4/28/17 at 7:56pm

broadwaygirl89 said: "Does anyone know if the lottery seats are in a better location than the rush seats? "

 

I won the lottery for last night's (thursday) show, and my seats were in the center mezz, row H - seats 108 and 109. I thought the view was perfect.

 

[broadwaygirl89]

Posted: 4/28/17 at 11:15pm

TBone said: "broadwaygirl89 said: "Does anyone know if the lottery seats are in a better location than the rush seats? "

I won the lottery for last night's (thursday) show, and my seats were in the center mezz, row H - seats 108 and 109. I thought the view was perfect.

"

Thanks for the feedback, and thank you as well Notreallysilent 2! Good to know for when I try the lottery. 

[TorontoBroadwayFan]

Posted: 4/28/17 at 11:30pm

I lost the Groundhog Day lottery but I was able to get a lottery loser ticket for $69.50. It's a good tip for those who GD is a must see. They seem to be offering the lottery loser tickets every day. It was seat G10 in the Orchestra (originally priced at $149).  It was about 8 seats in from the far right and was a perfect view. Was able to see that centre bedroom set perfectly. And since I was able to select my specific seat, I didn't have to worry about obstructed view. Even better, the rest of the row to the far right was completely empty so I had tons of leg room! Also saved the ticketmaster fees by buying in person at the box office. 

[TexanAddams18]

Posted: 5/4/17 at 12:20am

Going to rush on Sunday. Has anyone rushed on a Sunday that knows a good time to get there? I was thinking 10.....thanks in advance!

[TexanAddams18]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:38pm

Rushed today (Sunday). Got there at 9:20 and was 3rd in line. Next person arrived at 10:20, about 4 more between that and 11, and then 11-11:30 there was a huge wave of about 20-25 people. Got Orchestra Right B8. Perfect view, nothing wrong at all. 

[theatered100]

Posted: 5/10/17 at 7:45am

Just reporting another rush experience last week on a two-show day. I arrived around 7:00 and about 9th in line. I was able to get orchestra far right row H. A few more people joined around 8:00, and more people around 9:00.

[brandalonian]

Posted: 5/10/17 at 5:47pm

Is Andy Karl performing tonight?

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 5/10/17 at 10:07pm

I bought 2 $69.50 lottery loser consolation tickets for today's matinee, seats A13 and A15, front row of the mezzanine, 3 and 4 seats off the left aisle. Perfect seats. At the last-minute, about 1:30 p.m., a friend of mine decided to join us, so he went to the box office and was able to get a $39.50 rush ticket, seat A12 in the front row of the mezzanine, 5 seats off the right aisle. I'm not sure how often such a good seat is available for rush just 30 minutes before showtime, but, considering that the rear mezzanine was pretty empty today, it could be fairly often, especially during the week.

[hmaybway]

Posted: 5/13/17 at 9:03am

Currently in line (Saturday, 5/13). Arrived at 8:40 and am 14th in line. 

[phan24]

Posted: 5/22/17 at 12:35pm

I won the lottery (2 tix) for tomorrow's (Tuesday May 23 @7pm) performance but can no longer make it.

If anyone wants to grab the deal (have until 10pm today), use the below winning code: KeVLfXir

LINK TO PURCHASE

Enjoy!

 

Updated On: 5/22/17 at 12:35 PM

[lillymcgrath]

Posted: 5/22/17 at 6:39pm

I was looking to rush Groundhog Day this Saturday (May 27) with a friend. Considering it is the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, around what time should we get there? Also (not sure if this is this known information) but how are the rush seats sold? Are the first few rows sold to earlier comers while seats further back (and preferable from what I've read) sold to those further back in the rush line? 

[Justin_]

Posted: 5/23/17 at 1:36pm

Hi all

 

I won lottery tickets for Groundhog Day for tomorrow (May 24) that I won't need anymore. First come first serve if you're interested in the code...

 

LINK

Code: Yne1OFph

 

Have fun!