Student Guide to Discount Broadway & Off-Broadway Tickets

Broadway tickets can be quite pricy. In order to keep theatre accessible to all, many shows offer discounted ticket options for students and young people. Here's a list of student discount options offered right now for shows on Broadway, off-Broadway, and more:

Current Broadway Shows

The Great Gatsby

Broadway Theatre - 1681 Broadway, at 53rd St. Student Rush Price: $25 How: Available on the day of the performance. Where: Broadway Theatre box office Time: 10 AM Monday-Saturday, 12 PM Sunday ID: Valid Student ID Payment Method: Cash or credit card Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box office Number of Tickets Available: Subject to daily availability.

The Outsiders

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre - 242 W. 45th St., between 7th and 8th Aves. $30 Under 30 Price: $30 How: Subject to daily availability, the production will make available a limited number of tickets for anyone 30 years of age and under. Where: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre box office Time: 10 AM Monday-Saturday, 12 PM Sunday ID: Valid ID Payment Method: Cash or credit card Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 (Guest may be of any age, but ticket buyer must meet age requirement.) Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box office Number of Tickets Available: Subject to daily availability.

The Rocky Horror Show

Studio 54 - 254 W. 54th St., between 7th and 8th Aves.

Student Rush Price: 50% off full price. How: Available on the day of the performance. Where: Studio 54 box office Time: 1/2 hour prior to curtain ID: Valid Student ID Payment Method: Cash or credit card Tickets Per Person: Limit 1 per ID Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box office

Six: The Musical

Lena Horne Theatre - 256 W. 47th Street, between 7th and 8th Aves. Student Rush Price: $35 How: Available on the day of the performance. Where: Lena Horne Theatre box office Time: 10 AM Monday-Saturday, 12 PM Sunday ID: Valid Student ID Payment Method: Cash or credit card Tickets Per Person: Limit 2 Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box office Number of Tickets Available: Minimum of 6

Wicked

Gershwin Theatre - 222 W. 51st St. between Broadway and 8th Ave.

Student Tickets Price : $59 How : Discounted tickets for students available in advance at select performances at certain times of the year. Where : Gershwin Theatre box-office Time : Available dates listed at wickedthemusical.com Payment Method : Cash or Credit Card ID : Valid student ID Tickets Per Person : Limit 2 Seating Locations : Determined at the discretion of the box office Number of Tickets Available : Subject to availability. Special Policies : See website for details.

Click here for a complete list of current Broadway rush and lottery policies.

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Broadway Non-Profits:

These companies may not currently have shows running on Broadway, but when they do, these options are available:

Lincoln Center Theater

Next Show: A Few Good Men (Vivian Beaumont Theatre - 150 W. 65th St., between 9th and 10th Ave.)

LincTix Price : $32 ($35.50 when purchased online) How : LincTix allows U.S. residents between ages 18 and 35 to purchase 1 ticket per production. Sign up at lct.org . Where : Online or at the Lincoln Center Theater box office. Time : N/A ID : valid government-issued ID with name and age Payment Method : Credit card via site. Credit card or cash in-person. Tickets per Person : LincTix members receive one ticket per production for shows in the Newhouse, and two tickets per production for LCT3 shows in the Claire Tow. Special Policies : Registration is required and free.

Student Rush Price : $32 How : Available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. Where : Lincoln Center Theater box office Time : Two hours before performance ID : Current student ID Payment Method : Cash or credit card Tickets per Person : Limit 1 Special Policies : Subject to availability. May not be offered at all performances. Price includes $2 LCT facility fee.

Manhattan Theatre Club

Current Show: School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play (Samuel J. Friedman Theatre - 261 W. 47th St., between 7th and 8th Ave.)

30 Under 35 Price : $30 How : Sold in advance to patrons up to and including age 35-years-old Where : manhattantheatreclub.com/join/30-under-35/ Time : Available dates are sent to members via email ID : Valid government-issued ID Payment Method : Cash or credit card Tickets per Person : Limit 2 Special Policies : Must be a member. Sign up online for free. Tickets per performance are of limited availability. Guest may be of any age, but member must pick up tickets.

Roundabout Theatre Company

Next Show: The Imaginary Invalid (Todd Haimes Theatre - 227 W. 42nd St., between 7th and 8th Ave.)

Hiptix Price : $30 How : Registered patrons between 18 and 40 years old can purchase one pair of tickets per production . Free registration is required. Available tickets may be purchased in advance. Where : roundabouttheatre.org/hiptix Time : N/A ID : Government-issued ID Payment Method : Credit card online with membership Tickets per Person : Limit 2 Special Polices : Available while supplies last.

Hiptix High Price : $10 How : Registered patrons between 14 and 18 years old can purchase one pair of tickets per production . Free registration is required. Available tickets may be purchased in advance. Where : roundabouttheatre.org/hiptix Time : N/A ID : Government-issued ID Payment Method : Credit card online with membership Tickets per Person : Limit 2 Special Polices : Available while supplies last.

Student Rush Price : Half off regular-priced tickets. How : On sale 30 minutes prior to curtain time on a first-come, first-serve basis for full-time students. Where: At the box office. Time : 30 minutes prior to curtain time Payment Method : Cash or credit card ID : Valid student ID. Additional photo ID may be required. Tickets Per Person : Limit 1 Special Policies : Subject to daily availability

Second Stage Theater

Next Show: The Fantasticks (Helen Hayes Theatre - 240 W. 44th St., between 7th and 8th Ave.)

Student Rush Price : $25 How : Available on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out. Where : Theater box office Time : One hour prior to curtain Payment Method : Cash or credit card ID : Valid student ID Tickets per Person : Limit 2 per ID Special Policies : Subject to availability

30 Under 30 Price : $30 How : Available for patrons 30-years-old and under Where : (212) 246-4422, https://2st.com/visit/rush-30-under-30 , or at the box office. Time : N/A Payment Method : Cash or Credit Card ID : Valid government ID Tickets per Person : Limit 2 per ID Special Policies : Based on availability. Sign up online to access tickets for the season.

Off-Broadway:

These theatres have multiple shows running every season so visit their website for the latest list of shows.

Atlantic Theater Company

Address: Linda Gross Theater - 336 West 20th St.

Student Rush Price : $20 How : Available on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out. Where : Atlantic Theater Company box office. Time : Sold starting two hours prior to curtain. ID : Current student ID Payment Method : Cash only Tickets per Person : Limit 1 Special Policies : Subject to availability. May not be offered for all performances.

Classic Stage Company

Address: 136 East 13th St.

Student Rush Price: $25 How : Available on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out. Where : Classic Stage Company box office Time : One hour prior to curtain ID : Current student ID Payment Method : Cash only Tickets per Person : Limit 1 Special Policies : Subject to availability.

Future Classic Preview Tickets: $40 For 40 And Under Price: $40 How : Use code Classic40 for select tickets during previews for customers 40 years old or younger. Where : Classic Stage Company website ID : Valid government-issued ID Payment Method : Credit card Tickets per Person : Limit 2 per person per event Special Policies : Subject to availability.

MCC Theater

Address: The Robert Wilson MCC Theater Space- 511 W.52nd Street

Student Rush Price : $25 How : Available at the box office two hours prior to curtain. Where: Robert Wilson MCC Theater Space box office Time : 2 hours prior to curtain ID : Valid student ID Tickets per Person : Limit 1 per ID Policies of Note : Subject to availability.

New York City Center

Address: 131 W 55th St

Access Club Price: $28 How: Get $28 tickets (fees included) to all City Center productions when you register for the free Access Club online, for audience members age 40 and under. Ticket availability is not guaranteed and changes by production. Where: Online or at the box office ID: A valid photo ID is required to pick up all tickets at the City Center box office Payment Method: Credit Card or cash Special Policies: For more information and to sign up for free, visit NYCityCenter.org .

Student Rush Price: $23 How: Present your photo student ID at the box office on the day of the performance to buy tickets (maximum of two). Tickets are subject to availability. Special policy: Tickets are not available for every performance, subject to availability.

Playwrights Horizons

Address: 416 West 42nd St.

Young Membership Price : $30 for young members (One ticket for $30, plus one discount guest ticket per show.) How : Purchase tickets in advance with membership, free to join for those 35 and under Where : Online or at the Playwrights Horizons box office, Time : An email notification will announce when young membership tickets are available ID : Valid government-issued ID (Must be 35 or under at the time of the performance.) Payment Method : Credit card Special Policies : For more information and to sign up for free visit playwrightshorizons.org.

Student Membership Price : $20 for Student Members (One ticket for $20, plus one discount guest ticket per show.) How : Available in advance Where : Online or at the Playwrights Horizons box office Time : An email notification will announce when student tickets are available. Day-of tickets available when the box office opens at 10 AM. ID : Current student ID Payment Method : Credit card via site. Cash or credit card at the box office. Tickets per Person : Limit 1 (2 with guest price) Special Policies: For more information and to sign up for free, visit PlaywrightsHorizons.org/StudentMembership Upload proof of full-time student enrollment online when signing up online for membership. Membership is valid for all shows in the season of registration.

The Public Theater

Address: 425 Lafayette St.

Student Tickets Price : $40 + fees How : Tickets can be purchased in advance for every performance Where : Public Theater box office Time : N/A ID : Current student ID Payment Method : Cash or credit card Tickets per Person : Limit 2 Special Polices : Subject to availability. May not be offered for every Public Theater production.

Click here for a complete list of current off-Broadway rush and lottery policies.

Classic Arts

If you're interested in symphonic concerts, operas, and one-night-only events featuring Broadway stars, here are student rush policies for those institutions. Visit each venue's official website for a complete list of upcoming performances.

Carnegie Hall

Address: 881 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Student Insider/ Hope and Robert F. Smith Chairman Student Seats Price : $15 How : After verifying student status, students are eligible to purchase $15 tickets online or over the phone or at the box office for the Hope and Robert F. Smith Chairman Student Seats Where : Online , over the phone (212-247-7800) or at the box office Time : Select performances available in advance, Hop

_Originally reported by [Playbill](https://playbill.com/article/how-to-get-discounted-broadway-tickets-as-a-student)._