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Other Desert Cities

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe in Jon Robin Baitz's family drama — a 16-week run at the Hudson through January 17, 2027.

Hudson Theatre · Times Square

Runtime150 min
Intermissions1
Typical price$179–$799

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Other Desert Cities Digital Rush (TodayTix) — $49

Two routes cost $49: the TodayTix rush (from 9 AM on the day) and the Lucky Seat lottery. Regular seats are dynamically priced; in January the cheapest seat on a typical night is about $180 at face value.

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  • Other Desert Cities Lucky Seat lottery

    lottery

    $49 · daily

    $49 digital lottery on Lucky Seat (account required), up to 2 tickets. Entries open daily at 12 PM ET; weekday performances close 10:30 AM ET the day before, weekend performances 10:30 AM ET the Friday before; winners are drawn from 11 AM ET. Seats may be partial view.

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  • ATG Tickets (official)

    official online

    $179–$799 · daily

    Official primary sale through ATG Tickets (displayed prices include a service fee). Dynamic pricing: on the January calendar the cheapest seat on a typical night is about $200 with fees; the one November performance checked started at $334.88. The top tier observed was $894.88 with fees ($799 face).

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About the show

A Broadway revival of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, directed by John Benjamin Hickey, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe. On Christmas Eve, a daughter comes home to her politically connected family's Palm Springs house with a memoir that threatens to expose the secret they have kept for years. Previews began September 29, 2026; it opened October 18, 2026, for a limited 16-week run through January 17, 2027.

Content advisory: Recommended for ages 12 and up (the show's own FAQ).

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Other Desert Cities?
About 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
Is Other Desert Cities suitable for children?
The show recommends it for ages 12 and up.
Where is Other Desert Cities playing?
The Hudson Theatre, 141 W 44th Street.
When does Other Desert Cities close?
It is a limited 16-week engagement running through January 17, 2027.
What's the cheapest way to see Other Desert Cities?
Two routes cost $49: the TodayTix rush from 9 AM ET on the day of the performance, and the Lucky Seat lottery (entries open daily at 12 PM ET). Each allows up to two tickets, and seats may be partial view. Regular seats are dynamically priced; in January the cheapest seat on a typical night is about $180 at face value.

Information last reviewed . Prices and availability change frequently — confirm at the destination before buying.