Here's How to Get $30 Tickets to Smash on Broadway

Fade in on a rush policy.... The first Broadway performance of Smash is just around the corner, and the production has announced its affordable ticketing options. Previews begin March 11 at the Imperial Theatre ahead of an official opening April 10.

A digital lottery for $49 tickets will open at 12:00 AM EST the day before each performance . Winners will be drawn at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM the day of the performance, with five hours to claim and purchase tickets online. Each winner may buy up to two tickets.

A limited number of in-person rush tickets will also be available beginning at 10:00 AM the day of the performance (12:00 PM on Sundays) at the Imperial Theatre. There will again be a limit of two tickets per person, priced at $45 each.

The production will also offer a limited number of tickets for patrons ages 30 and under, subject to daily availability. Tickets will be available at the box office at 10:00 AM (and 12:00 PM on Sundays beginning April 20). Patrons may purchase up to two $30 tickets with a valid ID—guests may be of any age, but the ticket buyer must meet the age requirement.

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Leading the company of Smash will be Robyn Hurder (Moulin Rouge! the Musical) as Ivy and Caroline Bowman (Frozen) as Karen. They will be joined by Brooks Ashmanskas (The Prom) as Nigel, Krysta Rodriguez (Spring Awakening) as Tracy, John Behlmann (Shucked) as Jerry, Kristine Nielsen (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike) as Susan, Jacqueline B. Arnold (Moulin Rouge!) as Anita, Bella Coppola (Six) as Chloe, Casey Garvin (Some Like It Hot) as Charlie, and Nicholas Matos in his Broadway debut as Scott.

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The company also includes Wendi Bergamini, Sarah Bowden, Jacob Burns, Deanna Cudjoe, Chelle Denton, Daniel Gaymon, Merritt David Janes, Ndaya Dream Hoskins, Megan Kane, David Paul Kidder, Ian Liberto, Libby Lloyd, McGee Maddox, Connor McRory, J Savage, Jake Trammel, and Katie Webber.

The musical, which follows a team of artists trying to create a Marilyn Monroe musical, features a score by Tony, Emmy, and two-time Grammy winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The pair wrote over two-dozen songs for the television series, many of which will be used for the stage show (alongside new compositions). The book is penned by Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).

Five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman is directing, with Joshua Bergasse continuing his work from the NBC series as choreographer. The creative team also includes scenic designer Beowulf Boritt, costume designer Alejo Vietti, lighting designer Ken Billington, sound designer Brian Ronan, projection designer S Katy Tucker, orchestrator Doug Besterman, dance and incidental music arranger Sam Davis, and music supervisor Stephen Oremus. Casting is by Bernard Telsey and Kristian Charbonier.

101 Productions, Ltd. will serve as general managers.

Smash is based in part on the NBC series created by Theresa Rebeck; executive producers included Steven Spielberg, Neil Meron, Craig Zadan, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Rebeck, David Marshall Grant, and Joshua Safran. The show was produced by Universal Television.

Smash is being produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, Meron, and Spielberg. Also on the producing team is EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, who appeared as a guest star on an episode in the series' second season.

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