'Gutenberg! The Musical!' sets Broadway rush, lottery, and standing room policies
The musical, which stars Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad, will offer a variety of same-day ticket options for all performances at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
Gutenberg! The Musical! will offer rush, lottery, and standing room tickets for its Broadway run at the James Earl Jones Theatre, beginning with the first performance on September 15.
Gutenberg! The Musical! offers a digital lottery for $45 tickets. The lottery is open for entries between midnight and 3 p.m. the day before each performance. Winners are drawn at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for tickets to the next day's show.
Gutenberg! The Musical! will also offer rush tickets for $40. These are same-day tickets available at the James Earl Jones Theatre box office, beginning when it opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon on Sunday. Each person can purchase up to two tickets, and rush tickets are subject to availability.
Standing room tickets are also available at the box office for $40. These tickets are offered on the day of sold-out performances only.
Gutenberg! The Musical! features The Book of Mormon co-stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells as a pair of musical theatre composers trying to pitch their historically inaccurate bio-musical about Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway about?
Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad reunite on stage for the first time since co-starring in the original Book of Mormon cast. Now, see them flex their comedy chops as a pair of hapless composers writing an inaccurate musical about the inventor of the printing press.
Where is Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway playing?
Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway is playing at James Earl Jones Theatre. The theatre is located at 138 West 48th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway?
The running time of Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway is 2h (incl. 15m intermission)
What's the age requirement for Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway?
The recommended age for Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway is Recommended for 12+. Children under 4 not admitted..
How do you book tickets for Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway?
Book tickets for Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
What are the songs in Gutenberg! The Musical!?
Gutenberg! The Musical!'s songs have comedic titles like "Haunted German Wood" and "Monk With Me." The original Off-Broadway version of the musical included 25 total songs.
Who wrote Gutenberg! The Musical!?
Anthony King and Scott Brown wrote Gutenberg! The Musical!. They each contributed to the book, music, and lyrics. The pair is also known for writing the script for the Beetlejuice Broadway musical.
Who directed Gutenberg! The Musical!?
Tony Award winner Alex Timbers directs Gutenberg! The Musical!. He won for his staging of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and other well-known credits include Beetlejuice and Here Lies Love.
Is Gutenberg! The Musical! appropriate for kids?
Gutenberg! The Musical! is suitable for kids ages 12 and older. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Gutenberg! The Musical! good?
Yes — Gutenberg! The Musical! received nominations for multiple Off-Broadway awards upon its premiere, and now, two Tony Award-nominated comic greats are taking the hilarity to a whole new level on Broadway.
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