Everything You Need to Know to Enter Every Broadway and Major Off Broadway Digital Lottery

Find out more about getting tickets to Broadway theatre shows on a budget!

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With just the power of an internet connection, you have a chance to win dozens of heavily discounted  tickets on a daily basis! Find out which Broadway and Off Broadway shows currently offer digital lotteries, which apps can help, and what times you can enter.


What are ticket lotteries?

They're exactly what you think they are! You'll enter a drawing and winners will be randomly selected to receive amazing seats. Ticket lotteries are free to enter, and you will only have to pay if you have been selected as a winner and you want to secure your seats!

Here're a few pointers on how to become a lucky lotto winner:

  • Enter into a drawing by providing some personal info, the number of tickets you'd like to win, and the performance you'd like to win tickets for. For daily draws, you will only be eligible to win tickets for performances happening that day. 
  • Once you've entered, you'll have to wait until the drawing to find out if you've been lucky!
  • If you've been selected as a winner - woohoo! You'll typically be notified about your win by email. You'll have a limited time from the point you're notified to pay for & secure your tickets - if you don't pay in time, the tickets will be redistributed to an entrant on the waiting list. 
  • Be sure to check the maximum number of tickets available to purchase - most shows only allow you to buy 2 lottery tickets per customer
  • Be sure you're purchasing tickets for the right show title, date & time - especially on days where there are matinee (afternoon) and evening performances! Vendors usually cannot exchange or refund lottery tickets once they have been purchased!


What Broadway and NYC theatre shows offer ticket lotteries?

Here's a list of NYC theatre shows that offer ticket lotteries, and how to enter them!


See all our tips and tricks for lottery, rush, and standing room tickets.


Aladdin

Ticket Price: $30

When: Available performances are typically posted at 7 PM ET the day before the show, and continue up until 8:30 AM ET on the day of the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have 60 minutes to purchase your tickets. You can pick up your tickets at the Box Office no sooner than 30 minutes before showtime. You must present a government-issued photo ID matching the name on the lottery entry.


A Beautiful Noise

Ticket Price: $55

When: The lottery will open at 12 AM on the day before the performance closing at 3 PM the day before the performance. Winners are drawn between 9:00 am and 3:00pm.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have six hours to pay for your tickets. Tickets will be emailed.


Back to the Future: The Musical


Ticket Price: $45

When: The lottery will open at 12 AM on the day before the performance closing at 3 PM the day before the performance. 

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: Winners are drawn at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on the day of the performance. You will be notified by email & have five hours to pay for your tickets. Tickets will be emailed.


Danny and the Deep Blue Sea


Ticket Price: $20

When: Entries accepted from 12:01 AM ET each Sunday for performances for the coming week. Lotteries will close at 12 PM ET the day before the performance.

HowClick here to download the TodayTix app

If you win: Winners are notified between 1 PM ET and 4 PM ET the day before the performance and will have 30 minutes to claim tickets from the time of notification.


Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors


Ticket Price: $40

When: Available performances will be posted as early as 12:00 AM Eastern Time two days before the performance. Lotteries close at 3:00 PM two days before the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance.


Gutenberg! The Musical!


Ticket Price: $45

When: Available performances are typically posted at 10 AM ET the day before the show, and continue up until 3 PM ET the day before the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have 5 hours to pay for your tickets. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance. 


Hadestown

Ticket Price: $47.50

When: Available performances are typically posted at 10 AM ET on a Monday for the following week’s performances. The lottery closes at 9:59 AM ET one day before the performance, or at 9:59 AM ET on Friday for Saturday or Sunday shows.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You must purchase your tickets within the time specified in your notification email. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance. 


Hamilton

Ticket Price: $10

When: Available performances are typically posted at 10 AM ET on a Friday and closes at 12 PM ET the next Thursday for the following week’s performances.

How: Enter via the Hamilton website or download the Hamilton app

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have 60 minutes to pay for your tickets. You can pick up your tickets at the Box Office no sooner than 30 minutes before showtime. You must present a government-issued photo ID matching the name on the lottery entry.


Harmony


Ticket Price: $49

When: Available performances are typically posted at 12 AM on the day before the performance closing at 3 PM the day before the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have 5 hours to pay for your tickets. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance. 


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Ticket Price: $40

When: Entries accepted from 12:01 AM ET each Monday to 1 PM ET each Friday for every performance for the following week.

HowClick here to download the TodayTix app

If you win: Winners are notified between 1 PM ET and 5 PM ET on Friday and will have one hour to claim tickets from the time of notification. 


Hell's Kitchen

Ends Jan 07
Hell's Kitchen
152 reviews
90
Overall Score

Ticket Price: $40

When: Entries accepted from 12:01 AM ET each Sunday for performances for the coming week. Lotteries will close at 2 PM ET the day before the performance.

HowClick here to download the TodayTix app

If you win: Winners are notified between 12 PM ET and 2 PM ET on the day of the performance and will have 60 minutes to claim tickets from the time of notification.


Here We Are

Ends Jan 21
Here We Are
331 reviews
81
Overall Score

Ticket Price: $25

WhenThe lottery opens for entries every Sunday at 12 AM ET for the following week's performances, and the lottery will close for entries the day prior to the performance at 12 PM ET.

HowClick here to download the TodayTix app

If you win: Winners are notified between 1 PM ET and 4 PM ET the day before the performance and will have 30 minutes to claim tickets from the time of notification.


How to Dance in Ohio

Ticket Price: $35

When: The lottery will open at 10 AM the day before the performance closing at 3 PM the day before the performance. Winners are drawn between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on the day of the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have five hours to pay for your tickets. Tickets will be emailed.


iLuminate

Ends Jan 21
iLuminate (2023)
114 reviews
82
Overall Score

Ticket Price: $35

When: Available performances will be posted as early as 12:00 AM Eastern Time two days before the performance. Lotteries close at 3:00 PM two days before the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance.


Kimberly Akimbo

 

Ticket Price: $45 

When: Available performances will be posted as early as 12:00 AM ET one days before the performance. Lotteries close at 3:00 PM ET one day before the performance. Winners are drawn at 9:00am and 3:00pm. Winners may buy up to two tickets.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: Winners will have six hours to complete their purchase on this website for regularly scheduled drawings. Click through the Results page of the website or your email notification or your text notification for instructions. The purchase period may vary for additional drawings. Tickets will be emailed.


Little Shop of Horrors


Ticket Price: $29 

When: Available performances will be posted as early as 12:00 AM ET two days before the performance. Lotteries close at 3:00 PM ET two days before the performance. Additional drawings may be added from time to time and the timing of these drawings may vary.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: Winners will have six hours to complete their purchase on this website for regularly scheduled drawings. Click through the Results page of this website or your email notification or your text notification for instructions. The purchase period may vary for additional drawings. Tickets will be emailed.


Merrily We Roll Along


Ticket Price: $39

When: Entries are accepted from 12:01 AM ET each Sunday for the following week's performances. Entries will close at 12 PM ET the day before the performance.

HowClick here to download the TodayTix app

If you win: Winners are notified between 1 PM ET and 4 PM ET the day before the performance and will have 30 minutes to claim their tickets from the time of notification. 


Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion


Ticket Price: $39

When: Available performances will be posted as early as 12:00 AM Eastern Time two days before the performance. Lotteries close at 3:00 PM two days before the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance.


MJ The Musical


Ticket Price: $35

When: Available performances are typically posted at 9 AM ET the day before the show, and continue up until 3 PM ET the day before the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have 1 hour to pay for your tickets. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance. 


Moulin Rouge!


Ticket Price: $34

When: Available performances are typically posted at 10 AM ET on a Monday for the following week’s performances. The lottery closes at 9:59 AM ET one day before the performance, or at 9:59 AM ET on Friday for Saturday or Sunday shows.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You must purchase your tickets within the time specified in your notification email. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance. 


Purlie Victorious


Ticket Price: $40

When: Available performances are typically posted at 10 AM ET the day before the show, and continue up until 3 PM ET the day before the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have 6 hours to pay for your tickets. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance. 


Shucked

Ends Jan 14
Shucked (Broadway)
1,755 reviews
87
Overall Score

Ticket Price: $40

When: Available performances are typically posted at 8 AM ET the day before the show, and continue up until 2 PM ET on the day of the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have 60 minutes to purchase your tickets. You can pick up your tickets at the Box Office no sooner than 30 minutes before showtime. You must present a government-issued photo ID matching the name on the lottery entry.


SIX

Open run
SIX (Broadway)
1,929 reviews
88
Overall Score

Ticket Price: $30

When: Available performances are typically posted at 9 AM ET the day before the show, and continue up until 6 PM ET on the day before the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have 60 minutes to purchase your tickets. You can pick up your tickets at the Box Office no sooner than 30 minutes before showtime. You must present a government-issued photo ID matching the name on the lottery entry.


Some Like It Hot

 

Ticket Price: $45

When: The lottery will open at 12 AM on the day before the performance closing at 3 PM the day before the performance. Winners are drawn at 9:00 am and 3:00pm.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have six hours to pay for your tickets. Tickets will be emailed.


Spamalot

Ticket Price: $44

When: For weekday performances, entries will be accepted until 10:30AM ET the day of the performance, with winners being selected beginning at 11AM ET and continuing through the day as needed. For weekend performances, entries will be accepted until 10:30AM ET the Friday before, with the winner selection following at 11AM ET and beyond as needed. 

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You must purchase your tickets within the time specified in your notification email. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance. 


Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street


Ticket Price: $30

WhenAvailable performances are typically posted at 9 AM ET the day before the performance. The lottery closes at 3 PM ET the day before the performance.

HowClick here to enter

If you winYou must purchase your tickets within the time specified in your notification email. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance. 


The Book of Mormon


Ticket Price: $45

When: Available performances are typically posted at 12 AM ET on the day of the performance. The lottery closes at 9:59 AM ET on the day of the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You must purchase your tickets within the time specified in your notification email. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance. 


The Lion King


Ticket Price: $30

When: Available performances are typically posted at 9 AM ET the day before the show, and continue up until 3 PM ET on the day before the performance.

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have 60 minutes to pay for your tickets. You can pick up your tickets at the Box Office no sooner than 30 minutes before showtime. You must present a government-issued photo ID matching the name on the lottery entry.


Titanique

Ends Jun 2024
Titanique
632 reviews
92
Overall Score

Ticket Price: $54

WhenAvailable performances are typically posted at 12 AM ET the day before the performance. The lottery closes at 3 PM ET the day before the performance.

HowClick here to enter

If you winYou must purchase your tickets within the time specified in your notification email. Tickets will be emailed to you on the morning of the performance. 


Wicked

Open run
Wicked (Broadway)
23,206 reviews
94
Overall Score

Ticket Price: $49 - $59

When: Entries for matinee performances open at 10 AM ET the day before the show, and close at 4 PM ET the day before the show. Entries for evening performances open at 8 PM ET the day before the show, and close at 11 AM ET the day of the performance. 

How: Click here to enter

If You Win: You will be notified by email & have 60 minutes to purchase your tickets. You can pick up your tickets at the Box Office no sooner than 30 minutes before showtime. You must present a government-issued photo ID matching the name on the lottery entry.


See all our tips and tricks for lottery, rush, and standing room tickets.