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| On Broadway, “The Book of Mormon” lottery typically draws upward of 300 hopefuls daily. Photo by John Moore |
By John Moore
True to Broadway form, the national touring production of “The Book of Mormon” will make 24 tickets available to at least 12 members of the general public for all performances through a daily lottery, it was announced today. For the winners, tickets will cost $25 each. For the losers, tears are free.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Enter the lottery at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House box office (promptly) 2 1/2 hours before the start of each performance. See start times below.
- State your name and number of desired tickets (1 or 2) on provided cards
- Two hours before each show, lottery winners will be chosen at random from among all entries.
- There is no advantage to showing up more than 2 1/2 hours before the start time.
More rules, rules, rules:
- Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner.
- All entries will be reviewed prior to the drawing for duplicate entries.
- Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID to purchase tickets.
- Tickets are subject to availability.
When to show up:
The show plays from Aug. 14 to Sept. 2, 2012, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Here are the performance times (so show up no later than 2 1/2 hours before the following times):
- Tuesdays through Sundays: 7:30pm
- Saturdays and Sunday matinees: 2 p.m.
- Added performance: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29
Good luck … you’ll need it.
Read more:
My essay: “Book of Mormon” scalpers: Score one for live theater.
