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Once On This Island Broadway Tickets


Apart from getting discounted tickets online, you can also get cheap Broadway tickets via TKTS booths or Digital Lottery. You can also try your luck with RUSH or Standing Room Only (SRO) tickets, which are also sold at reduced rates!


Once on this Island tickets on TKTS

TKTS NYC Discount Booths offer a variety of Broadway and Off Broadway tickets at 20% to 50% off regular prices. Tickets can only be purchased in person - on the day of the performance for evening shows, or the day prior for matinee performances. Seats are assigned at the discretion of the TKTS booth attendant and may be partial view.

TKTS obtains its inventory directly from theaters, based upon how a particular show’s tickets are selling at full-price. “Once On This Island” is often available at any of the four TKTS booths

To help you plan for future shows, you can view this in-depth guide to the four TKTS booths.

Once On This Island Lottery Tickets

For those willing to try their luck, entering a lottery can be a great way to score discount Broadway tickets. A handful of theaters host live same-day ticket drawings a couple hours before performance time. These require your presence and a bit patience; but, to many, the reward is well worth it.

Nowadays, quite a few digital lotteries are also available. You can simply enter the draw via your smartphone, making it much more convenient to participate.

Currently, there are in-person “Once On This Island” lottery tickets available.

Type: In-person Lottery
Price: $39.50- $49.50
How: Names are drawn at random for a limited number of tickets
When: Lottery opens two hours before weekday performances and evening weekend performances and will take place ninety minutes before those performances. For Saturday matinee performances, the lottery will open two-and-a-half hours prior to curtain and take place two hours prior to curtain. For Sunday matinee performances, the lottery will open ninety minutes prior to curtain and take place one hour prior to curtain.
Where: Outside the theatre’s main entrance.
Payment Method: Cash or Credit card. Selected winners have 60 minutes to claim and purchase tickets. Tickets must be retrieved at the box office starting 30 minutes before curtain time.
ID: A valid photo ID is required to pick up tickets.
Tickets Per Person: Limit of 2
Seat Locations: Seats will be assigned at random, at the discretion of the box office. It is possible that you will receive partial view seats.
Special Policies: Limit one entry per person per performance. Entrants must be present at time of drawing to qualify. Number of tickets awarded subject to availability. Tickets for certain performances may be offered in standing locations.

Once On This Island RUSH Broadway Tickets

RUSH tickets are same-day tickets, usually sold at a highly discounted price. Broadway general RUSH tickets can be purchased by anyone, while student RUSH tickets are restricted for students only. All RUSH tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. They are sold in limited quantities, usually only for performances that do not sell out on their own at regular price. RUSH tickets are subject to any other constraints determined by the provider.

Currently, there are no "Once On This Island" RUSH tickets available.

Once On This Island Standing Room Tickets

Some theaters issue standing-room-only tickets at a reduced cost.

Currently, there are no "Once On This Island" standing room tickets available.


FAQ


Q: Can I purchase discounted broadway tickets using the TKTS app, instead of waiting in line at the TKTS booths?
A: Unfortunately, no. The only way to purchase tickets is in person at one of the four booth locations.

Q: What do I wear to the show?
A: There is no specific dress code. Semi formal or smart casual is recommended.

Q: WIs there any age limit/recommendation?
A: Once On This Island is suitable for all ages. Please note that it is a theatre policy to not allow children below 4 years into the theatre.

Q: Can I take photographs of the show?
A: Absolutely NO recording devices are allowed in the theatre, including still cameras.

Q. What time should I arrive at the Circle In The Square theatre?
A. Doors open 45 minutes before show time. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before curtain.