Hamilton: lottery, rush and standing room, and how long it runs
The cheapest way in is lottery at $10. It runs 2 hr 45 min with one intermission.
- Theater
- Richard Rodgers Theatre
Digital lottery
- Price
- $10
- Where
- Hamilton App / Lucky Seat (enter here)
- Entries open
- Friday 10am (for following week)
- Entries close
- Thursday noon
- Draw
- Thursday noon-4pm notifications; 2 hours to buy
- Tickets
- 2
Running time and when it ends
Holiday weeks: most shows change their schedule for Thanksgiving week (Nov 23-29) and from Dec 21 to Jan 3, with extra matinees and some nights dark. Check the show's own calendar before you plan around the times here.
2 hr 45 min, including one intermission. A 7pm show lets out about 9:45pm.
- Tuesday to Friday: 7pm, ends about 9:45pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 1pm, ends about 3:45pm; 7pm, ends about 9:45pm
Some weeks have a 1-show Sunday (official box office hours mention both)
Age guidance: Recommended for 10+; no infants; children 5+ need a ticket
Lottery confirmed on official site and matches Playbill. No rush or SRO on Playbill list.
Last checked Oct 6, 2026. Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4.
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