Waiting for Rush/Standing Room tickets in the snow

[Fan Club Of Sorts]

Posted: 1/18/20 at 5:08pm

I was planning on trying to get tickets this week and usually when i rush its summer and its not so bad to wait outside for tickets. but ive never done it with snow or it being so cold, does the cold make less people try and rush? and if not are there any tips for battling the cold? thanks!

[mailhandler777]

Posted: 1/18/20 at 7:08pm

Fan Club Of Sorts said: "I was planning on trying to get tickets this week and usually when i rush its summer and its not so bad to wait outside for tickets. but ive never done it with snow or it being so cold, does the cold make less people try and rush? and if not are there any tips for battling the cold? thanks!"

I've rushed in the snow before. People still show up. As for battling the cold...layers. Base layer like a turtleneck or some kind of thermal, sweater/hoodie over that and then a coat. Not sure if you are a guy or girl but thermals or tights/leggings under your pants. Hat,gloves and warm boots. Move around and you wont freeze. Also make friends with your line mates since you will probably have to go to the bathroom. 

[JuneJune]

Posted: 1/18/20 at 9:28pm

I rushed Waitress around this time last year, and while it wasn't snowing, the ground was still icy/slushy from the day before, and the temperature was below 0°. The first people showed up at around 6AM. Albeit, this could've been mostly because Sara Bareilles was in for Jenna.

One woman showed up at roughly 6:45 and said she jumped ship from Mean Girls because the line there by that time was already pretty lengthy.

So to reiterate above, yes, people still show up to rush even in bad weather.

Unfortunately, when I was battling the cold, I underestimated just how cold it was and thought a skii jacket would be enough. By 10:00 I felt convinced I had frostbite somewhere. As mailhandler mentioned, layers and thermals are a godsend. But I also recommend some hand warmers; a kind man working at the theatre gave all of us (which was only 4 people at the time) a pair each, and I really think my fingers would've been done for without them.

Updated On: 1/18/20 at 09:28 PM

[VotePeron]

Posted: 1/18/20 at 9:33pm

I’ve found snow/bad weather causes lines to be longer, because everyone assumes no one else would brave it, but then everyone does.