Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
#1Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/1/17 at 4:30pm
For a while I've been planning on trying to rush the final performance of The Color Purple, or at least score a standing room ticket. I don't mind waiting on the line for hours, however it is expected to be very, very cold and I was wondering if anyone might have an idea of how early people might start lining up for this? I know normally it's wise to arrive around 6 or 7 in the morning, but do you know if maybe people have started lining up later than that due to the cold, or do people just put the extra layers on and deal with it? I wouldn't mind getting to the theatre at 5 or 6 am, but if the high temperature that day is expected to be in the low 30s, I'm not sure waiting outside for 6-7 hours is a good idea. Any advice? Thanks!!
Robbyne
Understudy Joined: 6/28/16
#2Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/1/17 at 7:30pm
Miserent said: "For a while I've been planning on trying to rush the final performance of The Color Purple, or at least score a standing room ticket. I don't mind waiting on the line for hours, however it is expected to be very, very cold and I was wondering if anyone might have an idea of how early people might start lining up for this? I know normally it's wise to arrive around 6 or 7 in the morning, but do you know if maybe people have started lining up later than that due to the cold, or do people just put the extra layers on and deal with it? I wouldn't mind getting to the theatre at 5 or 6 am, but if the high temperature that day is expected to be in the low 30s, I'm not sure waiting outside for 6-7 hours is a good idea. Any advice? Thanks!!
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Not to invade your post, but does anyone know if they will be offering rush during the final week/final performance?
Alexander Lamar
Broadway Star Joined: 2/16/16
#3Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/1/17 at 8:27pm
I've asked multiple times and the only info I have is SRO based on availability and at the discretion of box office. Can't get a straight answer on rush, which makes me think both options will be extremely limited if offered at all.
#4Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/1/17 at 10:17pm
I could maybe see them not really offering rush, but I don't see why they wouldn't at least offer standing room. I imagine that if anyone "important" or famous wants to go to this particular performance, they've already nabbed their tickets.
Alexander Lamar
Broadway Star Joined: 2/16/16
#5Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/2/17 at 12:50pm
Miserent said: "I could maybe see them not really offering rush, but I don't see why they wouldn't at least offer standing room. I imagine that if anyone "important" or famous wants to go to this particular performance, they've already nabbed their tickets.
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Friends of cast and crew. Final performances have all sorts of folk coming out of the woodwork.
#6Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/4/17 at 7:02am
If I were to chance this, I would get there no later than 7 pm the night before. But I also wouldn't chance it without knowing for sure they were going to sell something.
Robbyne
Understudy Joined: 6/28/16
#7Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/5/17 at 1:46am
Has anyone tried rushing/sro this week yet? Has anyone heard any news on there policies for the funk show? Thank you!
#8Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/5/17 at 7:01am
SRO wasn't offered yesterday for either show. But all shows look close to sold-out for the weekend. And 7pm the night before is way too early to get in line for rush for the final show. It'll be freezing out that night, so there's no need to camp out. I'd say 5am on Sunday should be the earliest someone should get there to rush the final show.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#9Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/5/17 at 7:11am
Agreed, 7pm the night before is too early. Remember that the box office will not open until noon on Sunday. I am still considering the option...
JVJ93
Featured Actor Joined: 3/27/16
#10Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/5/17 at 7:16am
ACL2006 said: "SRO wasn't offered yesterday for either show. But all shows look close to sold-out for the weekend. And 7pm the night before is way too early to get in line for rush for the final show. It'll be freezing out that night, so there's no need to camp out. I'd say 5am on Sunday should be the earliest someone should get there to rush the final show.
standing room actually was offered yesterday for both shows even though the shows weren't sold out. I got to the theatre at 6:50 and was 25th in line and all regular rush seats for both the mat/eve were gone so they sold me a standing room ticket.
belrowley
Understudy Joined: 5/14/16
#11Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/5/17 at 3:57pm
I rushed the show around 7:30 AM yesterday and there were close to 50 people before me. I figured I had zero chance, but I did end up getting two SRO tickets for the evening show. They were offering $59 tickets as well. But if you want to be safe, I'd suggest getting in line way before then.
Robbyne
Understudy Joined: 6/28/16
#12Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/5/17 at 4:01pm
Thank you all so much for the info!! How much are sro tickets?
#13Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/5/17 at 7:11pm
I'm guessing Wednesday's shows were close to sold-out. the box office will sell them even if the show is close to being sold-out.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Shayla Miller
Swing Joined: 12/19/16
#14Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/5/17 at 8:30pm
I rushed yesterday. I got there at 5:40am and I was 13th in line. The first person in line got there at 2am and the 2nd person in line got there at 4. Good luck to all trying. :)
belrowley
Understudy Joined: 5/14/16
#15Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/5/17 at 10:48pm
Robbyne said: "Thank you all so much for the info!! How much are sro tickets?"
SRO is only $30, and the view was pretty fantastic. You do have the mezzanine overhang, but it doesn't really obstruct anything except some of the scenery near the top. I felt close enough to see all the performers' expressions, and it felt even more intimate because the audience was so into it. You could have heard a pin drop.
The show is in great shape, by the way. Cynthia burned the place down and people were whistling and giving her standing ovations throughout the show. It was an incredible experience to be a part of.
Robbyne
Understudy Joined: 6/28/16
#16Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/6/17 at 12:15am
belrowley said: "I rushed the show around 7:30 AM yesterday and there were close to 50 people before me. I figured I had zero chance, but I did end up getting two SRO tickets for the evening show. They were offering $59 tickets as well. But if you want to be safe, I'd suggest getting in line way before then.
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Do you have any idea if they sell the $59 tickets ahead of time, or just the day of?
belrowley
Understudy Joined: 5/14/16
#17Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/6/17 at 1:02am
Robbyne said: "Do you have any idea if they sell the $59 tickets ahead of time, or just the day of? "
I didn't see those tickets online, so they might have only been offered to the rush line. But seeing how the remaining performances are basically sold out, I don't know if the box office is holding back any seats at this point. It might be a good idea to check directly with them.
Alexander Lamar
Broadway Star Joined: 2/16/16
#18Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/6/17 at 6:17am
Yes, could someone in NYC please go ask the box offfice if there will be rush and/or SRO Sunday? That'd be awesome.
#19Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/6/17 at 6:59am
I'd assume at least one of those will be offered on Sunday.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Robbyne
Understudy Joined: 6/28/16
#20Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/6/17 at 2:38pm
belrowley said: "Robbyne said: "Do you have any idea if they sell the $59 tickets ahead of time, or just the day of? "
I didn't see those tickets online, so they might have only been offered to the rush line. But seeing how the remaining performances are basically sold out, I don't know if the box office is holding back any seats at this point. It might be a good idea to check directly with them.
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Thank you again for all of your help!! Much appreciated!!
Robbyne
Understudy Joined: 6/28/16
#21Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/6/17 at 2:39pm
Alexander Lamar said: "Yes, could someone in NYC please go ask the box offfice if there will be rush and/or SRO Sunday? That'd be awesome.
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I wish there was someone who could! It would be so helpful!
LesMizazz
Stand-by Joined: 5/22/04
#22Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/6/17 at 3:05pm
You could always call them up. You'll speak to the same box office person you would in person: (212) 239-6200
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Robbyne
Understudy Joined: 6/28/16
#23Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/8/17 at 2:27am
Just putting this out there since several people have shown interest in rushing. I am in the rush line for the final show. If I get in (God willing), and there is someone interested in being my plus one, message me and make an offer.
#25Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/8/17 at 10:30am
Curious how long the line is. Any indication they'll open the box office early considering how cold it is? Are they offering SRO?
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#26Rush/Standing Room for the final Color Purple performance
Posted: 1/8/17 at 10:32am
There were around 10 people lined up by 2am when I passed by, I'm sure it's a mad house now.
