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General Rush typically begins when the box office opens (usually around 10 a.m., but it depends on the theater). This allows anyone to purchase day-off tickets usually costing $26.50.
Student Rush works the same as general rush. Supposedly it is only for students with ID, but I haven't yet been asked to show it. This can be kind of competitive and many will line up before the box office opens for really popular shows. However, I was able to get a student rush ticket to Guys and Dolls just a few hours before the show. It's hit and miss, and it never hurts to just go in and ask the box office if they have any rush tickets left. (Be warned that these tickets are often for partial view seats, which for some productions can cause a lot of the action to be blocked from your view. Some theaters get really uppity if you change seat, but I've found that scoping out an empty seat and then switching during intermission is usually a safe bet.)
Several shows like In The Heights, Shrek and Wicked are so popular that they only offer a lottery system for day-of tickets. Typically the lottery begins three hours before a performance. All you have to do is fill out a slip of paper and put it in the bucket. A half-hour later they draw names. Usually about 20 tickets are given away for good orchestra seats. These lotteries can get really popular, so like the TKTS booth try going on a Tuesday or Wednesday for a better chance of winning. However, you will likely need to keep trying. I've done the In The Heights lottery four times already and haven't won yet! Tickets cost $26.50 and you must have cash.
There is also the option of purchasing standing room tickets. I haven't yet had the need to do this, but assume it works much like the other methods. Standing room tickets are only sold for "sold-out" performances and are typically available two hours before a show. Only select shows are able to sell standing room tickets because of theater designs.
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