Fifteen Broadway shows have opening dates in March and April, 2018, the bulk of the 2017-2018 season. Tickets are made available to them for as little as $10, but more often about $40, which is still as much as about a 75 percent discount off full price. How does this work? Below, listed alphabetically, are the shows and the official ways to get (relatively) inexpensive tickets to them — including (but not limited to) in-person lottery, digital lottery, general rush (meaning showing up when the box office opens on the day of the performance), student rush (showing up when the box office opens and being a student), and standing room. Each show has its own pricing, and its own rules. In one, wearing pink can get you a discounted ticket!
I link the titles to my reviews for shows that have already opened as of this writing.
For descriptions of all of these shows and those opening Off-Broadway this month and last, check out my guides to New York theater openings in March 2018 and April 2018
Also, check out TDF TKTS half-price ticket booths, where the discounts aren’t as steep, but you’re more assured of getting them.
Angels in America
Opened March 25
Digital Lottery
$37 for each of the two parts ($74 total), credit card only.
Enter at lottery.broadwaydirect.com/show/angels from two
days prior until 10 AM on the day of the performance.
Winners will have 60 minutes to pay for their tickets online.
2 tickets per person.
General Rush
$37 for each of the two parts, cash or credit card accepted.
Rush tickets for each part can be purchased separately or together.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
2 tickets per person.
Carousel
Opened April 12
General Rush
$40, cash or credit card accepted.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
2 tickets per person.
Children of a Lesser God
Opened April 11
Student Rush
$32, cash or credit card.
Open only to current students.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
1 ticket per ID.
Escape to Margaritaville
Opened March 15
Digital Lottery
$40, credit card only.
Enter at lottery.broadwaydirect.com/show/escape from 7 AM
until 3 PM on the day of the performance.
Winners will have 60 minutes to pay for their tickets online.
2 tickets per person.
General Rush
$40, cash or credit card accepted.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
2 tickets per person.
Frozen
Opened March 22
Digital Lottery
$30, credit card only.
Enter at frozenthemusical.com/lottery beginning one week prior until
11 am the day before the performance.
Winners are notified by 12:30pm the day before the performance.
Tickets must be purchased by 10pm the day before the performance.
2 tickets per person.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Opening April 22
Mobile Lottery
$20 for each of the two parts ($40 total), credit card only.
Lottery tickets are only sold for both parts together.
Enter via TodayTix mobile app beginning at 12:01 AM on Friday until 1pm
for consecutive performances the following week.
Winners are notified via push notification and email by 5pm Friday.
Winners will have 60 minutes to pay for their tickets online.
2 tickets per person.
The Iceman Cometh
Opening April 26
General Rush
$40, cash or credit card accepted.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
2 tickets per person.
http://www.icemanonbroadway.com/
Lobby Hero
Opened March 26
30 Under 30
$39, credit card only.
Open to anyone under 30 years old.
Tickets can be purchased on Telechargeoffers.com
with the code 30UNDER30.
2 tickets per person. All attendees must be under 30
with a valid ID.
Mobile Rush
$32, credit card only.
Available via TodayTix mobile app from 10 AM until sold out.
2 tickets per person.
Mean Girls
Opened April 8
Lottery
$42.50, cash or credit card accepted.
Lottery entries open 2 and a half hours before curtain.
Winners are drawn 2 hours before curtain.
2 tickets per person.
Digital Lottery
$42.50, credit card only.
Enter at luckyseat.com/mean-girls beginning one week prior until
11am the day before the performance.
Winners are notified by 12:30pm the day before the performance.
Tickets must be purchased by 10pm the day before the performance.
2 tickets per person.
Pink Rush
$42.50, cash or credit card.
Wednesday performances only.
Open only to people wearing a visible item of pink clothing.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
2 tickets per ID.
My Fair Lady
Opening April 19
Digital Lottery
$42, cash or credit card accepted.
Enter at myfairladylottery.com on the day of the
performance, up to 9 AM for matinees and 2 PM for evenings.
2 tickets per person.
Student Rush
$32, cash or credit card.
Open only to current college/university students.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
1 ticket per ID.
Linctix
$32, cash or credit card.
Open to anyone between the ages of 21 and 35.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the
box office.
Sign up for free at http://lct.org/linctixMain.htm.
1 ticket per person per show.
Seats are located in the rear mezzanine.
http://www.myfairladybway.com/
Rocktopia
Opened March 27
General Rush
$35, cash or credit card accepted.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
2 tickets per person.
Saint Joan
Opening April 25
Student Rush
$30, cash or credit card.
Open only to current students.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
2 tickets per ID.
30 Under 30
$30, cash or credit card.
Open to anyone under 30 years old.
Tickets can be purchased in advance.
Sign up for free at manhattantheatreclub.com/season-tickets/30-under-30/.
http://www.saintjoanbroadway.com/
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Opening April 23
General Rush
$40, cash or credit card accepted.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
2 tickets per person.
Three Tall Women
Opened March 29
General Rush
$40, cash or credit card accepted.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
2 tickets per person.
Travesties
Opening April 24
General Rush
$47, cash or credit card.
Open to everyone.
Available when the box office opens, subject to availability.
2 tickets per person.
Seats are located in the rear mezzanine.
Student Rush
Starting 30 minutes before curtain, any remaining seats are
sold for half-price to current students.
1 ticket per ID.
Hiptix
$25, cash or credit card.
Open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 35.
Tickets can be purchased in advance.
Sign up for free at Hiptix.com.
2 tickets per person per show (although you can
link your account to a friend’s and order tickets on
their behalf).
Seats are located in the rear mezzanine.
Mobile Lottery
$35, credit card only.
Enter via TodayTix mobile app beginning at midnight on the day of the performance.
Winners are notified via push notification 3-4 hours before curtain.
2 tickets per person.
$10 First Previews (too late for this)
