Profile for Mike66

Why oh why cant we have ANY conversation without someone immediately insulting someone else?  

Please -- ask yourself -- if you were in a group and someone said what the OP said -- would you say to his/her face what you wrote?  I dont think so (or at least, I hope not, and want to give the benefit of the doubt.

This is a very interesting topic to so many of us -- it's constantly being discussed as to how much it costs to 'put on a show' and whether a s

Can we PLEASE discuss the grosses and not national politics?  Or what you think of other posters' mental health?

It's hard enough to read the news without (it seems) every thread quickly become some combination of personal attack and/or national politics scree (on both sides).

 

How about we agree that threads that wish to make political points, or contain personal attacks be labeled -- sort of like -- "BROADWAY GROSSES -- personal attacks thread&qu

A BIG thumbs up to the Blacklisted exhibit at the Historical Society.  I usually have a short attention span in museums -- but I read every panel and watched every video.  Such a fabulous expose of a terrible time in America.  And, of course, it so very much resembles what we are living through now.    So many reasons to be hopeful for the future.  So many reasons to be fearful.  Go see it.

 

A YES, the Frick is spectacular -- although I h

When the star is listed above the title of the show, they are telling you they view the star is more important IMO than the show so damn right you should ask for refund in that case."

Ive been coming from out of town for decades to see Broadway.  And yes, I try to pick the shows and the performers I most want to see -- and this time of year, I also want to see the performers who are/will be nominated.  

For a couple of years I was had the experience

jakethesnake said: 

Second, reviews are embargoed until Monday, I believe. So you won’t see anything tonight."

This is getting CRAZY.  Ive heard the producers think it's a good idea so that they can have a 'quiet' evening, but it is a definite buzz killer for folks like me.   I'm old and old fashioned, but I actually have looked forward to 10 PM on opening night to see what the critics think.

 WHY even have

Selling stuff at a profit is taxable income.  ALL of the platforms are required to issue you a 1099K form at the end of the year if yout total sales exceed the amount that has been set.  (The number is going DOWN each year during this implementation period).   They are required to collect your SSN you they can send you the form next January.

I am actually surprised StubHub let you list without giving them your SSN.  (They definitely have it in their listing rul

MemorableUserName said: "Yawn. Nonsense clickbait. Yes, there are often egregiously priced tickets on resale sites. That doesn't mean they're sold for that price. And a reseller willing to hike the price that much, or the person willing to pay it, gets what they deserve.
 

As someone who sells tickets online (tennis, not Broadway), I will often list a ticket for a VERY high price -- I'm actually just trying to get it listed on the site.  It

I do think that the people on this board (or boards, in general) were heard about the Overture in the current production of Gypsy.  Folks who went during previews had complained that they were starting the Overture while people were still being seated, but right before opening night that was changed.  

I saw it a few weeks later and yes, at 8 pm SHARP, the lights went down and the first notes were played.  (And yes, they finished just before 11 pm).  And YES, I

I think that many in this discussion are not reckoning with something which is very very real -- and that is the re-sale market.  I think it's only fair to really start with that when you discuss the box office prices.  Because when 'brokers' both professional and hobbyists buy up tickets for resale, that is what (in fairness) is setting the price.  It's everywhere now -- the average cost of a SuperBowl ticket this year on re-sale was more than $9000.00.  (

Looks like totally reasonable choices.  I would recommend you see Gypsy if you have (a) never seen a Gypsy on Broadway or (b) if you have never seen Audra on stage in person.  Whether you totally agree with the Director's approach to the work, she is giving an extraordinary performance -- which frankly would be amazing, except noone is surprised because, well, because she's Audra.

IMO, Gatsby and Hell's Kitchen are clear runner ups on your list.  I don't

Ludlow29 said: "I saw Merman. The most thrilling performance I've ever seen in a musical. The fact that she didn't win the Tony proves how inadequate the award can be.

And here I thought I was the only one old enough to have seen Merman.    

My vote is also for Merman -- after all it was written for her and it's almost impossible to conjure up now-a-days how it felt to sit in the last row in the balcony and have her voic

BdwyFan said: "Audra will win but Sunset will win for Best Musical Revival. There you have it."

THIS.

Audra is beyond extraordinary in a revival that is otherwise less than memorable.  (For all of the reasons folks have been posting 500 times...  After seeing it, I spent the balance of the evening marveling at her performance.  It wasnt until the next day that I started thinking that the revival itself is kinda 'meh'

(Of course, i

Sutton Ross said: "• The average annual household income of the Broadway theatregoer was$271,277

• Respondents reported having paid an average of $161.20 per ticket.
 

In many ways, there are two different Broadway audiences.  Many of the posters on these threads are folks who live in the City or nearby, work in the City, or nearby, or are generally used to commuting.  You are the people who are most impacted by anything that impac

If I had a choice of seating I would be sure to be 'centered' since the 'laugh until you cant breathe' scene requires that you see the screen in the back wall of the 'library.'  We sat Center Mezz and had a perfect view.  My guess is that every seat has an 'adequate' view of the screen, though, so I wouldnt be too concerned.

And all of the story happens close enough to the center of the stage that you shouldnt have a problem in the far left or

JasonC3 said: "Mike66 said: "And dont get me started on the costs of the World Series or the US Open or all the other events in the city. But ALL of those events are sold out right away -- and there are lots of people who would pay if they could find a ticket. Just ask Ticketmaster and StubHub."

The US Open has been a client for years and it most definitely does not sell out in entirety, let alone right away. SOME select matches/ticket blocks some years

I was there.  It was wonderful.  Seemed that half the audience was wearing merch (or political stuff).  

The crowd roared for every entrance and must have stood up at least five or six times.  I think everyone cried.  I know I did.

The speeches were lovely (but too long, as always).  Hillary came on stage but didnt say anything -- purple pantsuit.  (Quite a weekend for her -- the Medal of Freedom in DC on Saturday and Suffs on Sunday).&nbs

I spend a lot of time reading the posts on BW and enjoying or being frustrated by them.  I VERY rarely poat.

But I was in NYC this weekend for three shows, and we take a cab from our place to the theater each time.  Yesterday we experienced congestion pricing for the first time.  It added SEVENTY FIVE CENTS to the bill.  Or put another way -- I wouldnt have even noticed it except that there is a popup on the screen for the rider to see.  (Just like when you go