Jujamcyn Switch to ATG Tickets Jul 10
2025, 05:56:19 PM
In order to disable Apple Pay, I believe you have to disable all types of contactless payment options. If data is important to ATG, they would rather forgo contactless payments, and lose a sale or two.
https://central.toasttab.com/s/article/Turn-Off-EMV-Payments
I myself would rather get the sale instead to support my tenants, but I don't own a theater chain.
In a response to another question I saw in the thread, the reason you would want to use Apple Pay is it is more secure than a normal credit card because a random token is generated every time you use it so it can't be reused like a normal credit card number.
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Jujamcyn Switch to ATG Tickets Jul 10
2025, 03:54:36 PM
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "chrishuyen said: "Not sure if this is for all ATG/former Jujamcyn theaters but when I went to the St. James to buy Sunset tickets in person yesterday, they removed the option for tap to pay/Apple Pay. Just an FYI in case others run into this (someone ahead of me only had Apple Pay as a payment option so they had to leave the line)"
Odd that the most tech-forward theatre owner would get rid of that, but I've never unders
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A Casino in Times Square? Jun 30
2025, 08:03:14 PM
Wynn already dropped their plans for Hudson Yards due to community opposition (they would be in court for years). I imagine any other Manhattan location would face the same fate. The favorites right now are the two existing casinos in Yonkers and Jamaica, and a new one next to Citi Field.
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Scherzinger getting a residency in Las Vegas? Jun 16
2025, 10:42:28 PM
Josh Groban just had a five night residency at Caesar's Palace, it doesn't have to be a long series of shows. I don't know what her team is trying to negotiate though.
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SMASH To Close June 22, 2025 Jun 10
2025, 06:43:45 PM
Mr. Wormwood said: "Smash had a pretty quick fall. Just a couple weeks ago, it was looking to still be in much better shape than a show like Boop or RWHC and might make it through the summer. But the wheels fell off quickly which is almost worse than chugging along at a low number. It showed audience rejection more than just audience disinterest or lack of awareness.
Why they didn't just do Bombshell, I'll never understand."
I saw a recent video on
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DEAD OUTLAW Previews Apr 16
2025, 09:14:40 PM
Ensemble1698878795 said: "inlovewithjerryherman said: "Saw this last night and absolutely hated it. I was bored, angry, antsy, and just miserable the entire show. Moving this to Broadway was a colossal mistake.
I did not see it downtown but can see how it would work in a smaller space - that makes a lot of sense, because in a smaller space, Durand's performance, even in stillness, an audience can readtheexchange of energy between him and the rest of the cast..
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STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews Apr 5
2025, 11:35:15 PM
I saw the show tonight. I would recommend it just to see Bernadette. Her voice is better than I thought it would be. There is no explanation of anything, which is fine for Sondheim fans, but the uninitiated may not understand the songs without any context. And I having seen most of the shows represented, I sat longing for the original singers of the songs, or, why didn't Bernadette sing that song?, she was in that show (I know she can't sing every song). I
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Free Museums/Galleries Within Walking Distance of Times Square Mar 10
2025, 02:20:38 PM
The only other thing I just thought of is Rockefeller Center, which is an avenue or two away from the Broadway Theater, though the interesting things like the Observation Deck you have to pay for.
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Free Museums/Galleries Within Walking Distance of Times Square Mar 10
2025, 11:35:13 AM
chrishuyen said: "The Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center is a good walking distance from the Broadway Theatre and can have some cool exhibits (though I'm not sure what's playing now). It's not necessarily super engaging, but the lobby area upstairs for Jazz at Lincoln Center also has a kind of timeline of jazz artists and some jazz history.
Though I have to say that2 hours for lunch with a group of over 10 people does seem to be the right allotme
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Free Museums/Galleries Within Walking Distance of Times Square Mar 10
2025, 11:28:38 AM
I would not underestimate how long it will take a big group to get lunch. There are not really museums in walking distance of Times Square that I can think of off the top of my head, and museums in NYC typically charge admission. You could walk to the New York Public Library, I see they have an exhibition. Or you could go to Bryant Park.
Just read you are seeing The Great Gatsby. To go to 42nd and 6th might be a stretch.
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Donald Trump Takes Over the Kennedy Center Feb 14
2025, 09:40:15 PM
Unfortunately, I don't agree with the last claim that the arts will always be here. This administration will fight to destroy them.
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MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Reviews Feb 6
2025, 12:46:47 AM
Voter said: "Saw this tonight. I've liked very few new musicals in the last 6 or 7 years, but I loved this. This endearing show just sort of wraps you in its arms. I was very invested, even in moments it may have slowed down,and by the end I found myselfvery moved.
Very happy this made its way all the way to Broadway, it gaveme real hope for the future of musical theatre."
I saw this Wednesday night, and I said a similar thing to myself walking out of
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EUREKA DAY Reviews Dec 18
2024, 12:56:18 AM
I saw this play Saturday night, and I enjoyed it greatly. I didn't read all the reviews, the negative one I skimmed, and it basically was complaining that the play is already outdated because RFK Jr. could become HHS secretary, we need a more forceful play to fight the anti-vaxx movement that could become stronger as a result of the next administration. I think this play speaks to profound themes concerning our current society greater than just vaccine disagreements.
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Is It Wrong That I Want A DIsney Musical To Win A Tony For Best Musical? Nov 21
2024, 02:06:55 PM
Disney will likely keep playing it safe in the future if their movie releases are any indication. This year's successes were mainly safe sequels. When they tried creating new IP last year, the results were not good.
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2024 Tony Awards Jun 17
2024, 01:26:28 PM
ChiDoc said: "MadsonMelo said: "Question: how many times a show won Book AND Score but lost Musical against a show that was also eligible in three categories?
I remember Into the Woods, Ragtime and Millie, and now Suffs. Did we had any other show that also did that?
I think ''The Outsiders'' is the first winner in the century not to win, score, book or an acting award."
I assume you meant Urinetown in that trio. Othe
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2024 Tony Awards Jun 16
2024, 11:31:10 PM
Robbie2 said: "So what was the WOW moment promised? Glenn Weiss hasbeenproducing the TONYS since 2003 time to give them the boot!
Camera work was beyond terrible for the whole show!
Why did Hells Kitchen get 7 minutes of air time and the other shows 3-4min?
https://variety.com/2024/legit/podcasts/glenn-weiss-ricky-kirshner-tony-awards-2024-1236037558/
Alicia Keys and Jay-Z are more famous than the other performers.
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2024 Tony Awards Jun 16
2024, 11:26:17 PM
Alex Kulak2 said: "The Outsiderswon Best Musical without winning Best Book, Best Score, or any acting award. The last time that happened wasFosse in 1999."
No show eligible for best book and score (so, a non-jukebox show) has lost both categories but won best musical since “Spamalot” in 2005.
Tony voters did not like Suffs or Hell's Kitchen enough to grant it Best Muiscal even though they won other awards.
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2024 Tony Awards Jun 16
2024, 11:20:23 PM
Kad said: "The Tonys desperately need new producers and to go back to the drawing board for how to make a successful ceremony. This was a slog of a night."
They need to back up the Brinks truck to get Neil Patrick Harris back hosting. There was so little humor, writing seemed to be non-existent. Happy for The Outsiders, it was the best new musical I saw (I didn't see Hell's Kitchen yet).
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NYP: Broadway sings New York’s blues as crime, costs slow post-COVID comeback Jun 3
2024, 01:45:05 AM
MemorableUserName said: "I had to walk through Times Square tonight from 47 or so to 42 to get to the subway, and it was insanely packed as ever. If tourists aren't going to Broadway shows, it has nothing to do with crime, because they're definitely still here and hanging out in the immediate area."
I thought a similar walking through Times Square Saturday night after my show. If people aren't going to shows, they are still coming to NYC blocki
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What is the worst production you have ever seen on Broadway? What is the worst show? May 26
2024, 07:19:35 PM
perfectliar said: "ryandk2 said: "Worst shows I've seen in the last 27 years:
The Goat or Who is Sylvia?: I so desperately wanted to leave, but I was in the middle of the row and there was no intermission.
Gypsy: Patti LuPone was just horrible to see in person. She can't sing -- just screeched the whole time -- and was shouting her lines the whole time. So painful!
The Humans andThe Band's Visit: Lots of hype, but just so boring.<
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