Broadway NewsHow to Rush Broadway's A Christmas Carol Starring Tony Winner Jefferson Mays
Be ready to hit the box office for the new in-person ticket initiative.
By
Leah Putnam
November 29, 2022
Broadway's A Christmas Carol starring Tony winner Jefferson Mays (The Music Man, Oslo) has shared how to rush the show in-person beginning November 30. A Christmas Carolopened at the Nederlander Theatre November 21, which began previews November 8 for a limited engagement through January 1, 2023. Read the reviews here.
The in-person rush offer is limited to two $30 tickets per person through December 18. A limited number of tickets will be available at the Nederlander Theatre box office, subject to availability, beginning at 10 AM Tuesday through Saturday, and noon on Sundays. Rush seats may be partial view.
Telling the uplifting tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's change of heart after visits from the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, Mays acts out the full story—playing over 50 roles. Mays collaborated with Susan Lyons and Michael Arden on the solo version of the holiday tale. Arden directs the Broadway run, and originally conceived the piece with Tony-nominated designer Dane Laffrey.
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