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The Imaginary Invalid rush, lottery & cheap tickets
Every legitimate cheap-seat tactic for The Imaginary Invalid on Broadway — with the realistic odds, prices, and the small print. No paywalled "premium tier" nonsense; just the public-facing routes ranked.
The Imaginary Invalid is a 90-minute play at the 740-seat Todd Haimes Theatre, with no intermission. It runs through November 22, 2026 — the closing date is set, so cheap-seat demand typically rises in the final weeks. Multiple cheap-seat routes are in play: a rush, and TKTS booth eligibility.
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Rush
$48 · The Imaginary Invalid Rush (TodayTix)
$48 rush seats in the TodayTix app, including TodayTix's $8 fee, released from 9 AM on the day of the performance. Unlock the rush in the app for a chance to buy; up to two tickets.
The Imaginary Invalid Rush (TodayTix) →Same-day discounts at TKTS
Typically 20–50% off face value
The Imaginary Invalid has appeared at the TKTS booth (Times Square and Lincoln Center, TDF's two locations) — same-day discounts of roughly 20–50% off face value. Appearance and discount level vary day-to-day; shorter-running shows and weekday performances are the better bets.
See today's TKTS list →The realistic playbook
- Try the rush on the day of the performance — details for each programme are in the rush card above.
- TKTS is the fallback. Same-day, in-person — check today's list for which booth has it; the Times Square booth opens around 3 PM for evening shows.