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I’ve sat all over the Taper and it’s true there aren’t any “bad” seats, but there are better cheap seats. Go for anything at least 5, or so, seats from either wall (especially in the front few rows). Anything away from these far sides is fine even the back rows of the theater are great. It’s a very nicely designed space. I sit back and toward center frequently and never had a complaint (and I’m a mid-orchestra kind of guy in a Broadway theatre).

I was excited by this announcement, but $59 is a “no” for me.  I have watched quite a few things on streaming since COVID and find it somewhat enjoyable. However, it really doesn’t compare to being personally in the theater.  
 

I know this is an experiment and I’m hoping there will be more of this, but for me the price point is too high.  I’d do this if I were under 30 and qualified for the $30 tickets. 

It looks like the average ticket price (across all shows) is $125.88.  I believe my calculation is correct (total gross/# of seats filled), but someone correct me if not.

I'm truly surprised it's that high, with all the discussion of shows struggling and papering.  I know that figure doesn't say anything about individual shows.  And, I'm sure there are several shows still getting premium prices that offset the shows struggling to sell seats ...

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So tired of being told what I should get upset about and what I need to protest.  
 

OP your life is going to be really rough if you are going to get riled up about everything that you view as going against your views. 

So tired of being told what I should get upset about and what I need to protest.  
 

OP your life is going to be really rough if you are going to get riled up about everything that you view as going against your views. 

Really you can't even tell it's a musical!

Ha ha.  I love it.  I can't wait to watch the whole thing.

How Lin-Manuel Miranda and Friends Made an Old Bookstore New from New York Times 6/6/21

"The interior — 3,500 square feet on the main floor, plus a 3,000 square foot basement — is designed by David Korins, the “Hamilton” set designer. There’s an octagonal banquette inspired by a piece of furniture in the 1940 film “The Shop Around the Corner” and, for “Hamilton” fans, a pair of armchairs that are replicas of the one George Washington sits in during the musical’s cabinet battles.

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Six people who worked at the store’s former location are rejoining the staff, a spokesman said."

And several pictures.

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RIP to Mr. Ward.

@A Director - thanks for posting this.

I couldn't help but think that Madelen Mills would make a terrific Dorothy in Wiz (or Wizard of Oz).  I'd love to hear her take on Wiz songs and she has the right about of perk and spunk for Dorothy.

 

I know this doesn't count as I saw it Los Angeles, but he and Glenda Jackson were the leads in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf".  He was magnificent.  It was an amazing performance.

As long as the blood rain shower is still in at the end, I'm all for it!

She might very well be getting raves.  However, she could come up with cure for cancer and this board would tear her apart. 

Personally, I’m looking forward to the movie.  

Saw her on Saturday and the whole show was wonderful.  She's quite good in the part - I really felt she did good job with the comedy but really nailed the poignancy.   Her Before the Parade Passes By brought a tear to my eye.

The rest of the cast was spot on - not a weak link in the bunch.  This is a terrific show and those waiting for the tour to hit town are in for a treat.

 

Yeah, same experience here.  Planning my early December trip.  And thought, yeah fun time.  BUT not at those prices. 

They will have to offer some substantial discounts to get my and my friends in that theater.  I don’t care how spectacular it looks, not worth it for those prices.  Orchestra section is ridiculously priced. 

I guess they think they have Hamilton level excitement for this.  Good luck!

Thanks for the fun read.  I remember when trip reports were very common on the boards.  I always enjoyed reading them.  For a West Coaster (like me) it is always fun to get the input of folks that don’t have ready, easy access to NYC. 

I, also, enjoyed your planning questions and posts. 

Just a heads up to the west coasters - The Bengsons are performing this at La Jolla Playhouse from 9/22 to 10/21/18.  

I'm glad to hear that it's good.  I don't actually get to see it until very late in the run.