About Student Rush

Apollo Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Photo © Paul Kolnik

 

• YOU MUST BE a full-time high school or university student age 29 or under. US and International students welcome.
• Student Rush tickets are $12 each and not available for every performance.
• Availability is posted weekly on Mondays and can be checked at NYCB’s website or by telephoning the Student Rush Ticket Hotline at 212-870-7766.
• Student Rush seat locations will be assigned by the Box Office.

Student Rush Ticket Purchase Policy

Student Rush tickets must be purchased on the day of performance.
Student Rush tickets must be picked up NOT LATER THAN:

Tuesday-Wednesday 6:30 PM Thursday-Friday 7 PM Saturday matinee 1 PM Saturday evening 7 PM Sunday matinee 2 PM

Order Student Rush Tickets

To purchase Student Rush tickets

• Online:
  • Orders must be placed by 3 pm for evening performances and by 11 am for weekend matinees
  • Student Rush orders may request one or two tickets. If more than one ticket is purchased, every effort will be made to assign seats together, however, there is no guarantee.
  • Upon pick-up at the Box Office window, tickets will be released upon presentation of valid student ID and proof-of-age.
  • No exceptions will be made.
  
  
• In Person:
  • On days with Student Rush Availability, any full-time high school or university student may purchase one or two Student Rush tickets.
  • You must present two forms of ID: a valid student ID and proof of age.
  • Student Rush tickets are sold until the start of the performance, or until the Student Rush inventory is depleted.

NYCB hopes you enjoy the Company’s performances and Student Rush program. If you would like to share your Student Rush experience with us, click HERE to send us an email.