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I saw it.  And yes, it was truly terrific.  

Two things I remember -- both of which 'might' seem peculiar now.  

First -- in those days, Lane was very much 'the second coming' of Zero Mostel, and so it was no surprise when the revical and cast was announced.  And yes -- he definitely played to that.  A lot of Mostel and a lot of Lane is a very winning combination.   As in 'The Producers.' (Of course, since

I have a request:

Would someone be willing to start a (updating) thread that lists the current shows that have recouped, or are thought to have recouped.   I religiously follow the Grosses every week, and it would be very helpful to have some additional information about what is 'entitled' to be called a HIT.  (It seems that question is always coming up as to whether this one or that one is 'really' a flop....   I'm good with the definition

Planning on taking my wife, who is very petite, to see this and would like her to have a great seat.  I've seen the show and sat in C241 -- all the way towards the 'main' stage and could see everything, so I know there is no bad seat in the place.

I mentioned the 'table seating' to her -- and she said that she wasnt sure she wanted to getting 'rained on' from Groff -- but was wondering about the two rows of 'floor' seating as a possibility. 

Scarywarhol said: "Mike66 said: "No great disrespect to The Smith or PJ Clarkes -- but they are, in my opinion -- overpriced, underserviced, bland and boring -- and much too crowded (and loud). Sure -- if you want that 'I wait 45 minutes and then have 30 minutes to eat the cold french fries' vibe, But I'm sure it's not just marketing that keeps them crowded.

The Lincoln Center area (1/2 mile in each direction) has at least a dozen really good dinin

The Bandstand said: "Did I not recommend Tatiana first?? And I’m not saying Pj Clarkes or The Smith are amazing, but they’re still good, I’ve never had that experience you describe, and I was recommending places in the “immediate Lincoln center vicinity,” which was what he asked for."

You are welcome to your opinion, of course.  I have a different opinion.  I certainly dont wish to argue about whether someone should go to one r

No great disrespect to The Smith or PJ Clarkes -- but they are, in my opinion -- overpriced, underserviced, bland and boring -- and much too crowded (and loud).  Sure -- if you want that 'I wait 45 minutes and then have 30 minutes to eat the cold french fries' vibe, But I'm sure it's not just marketing that keeps them crowded.

The Lincoln Center area (1/2 mile in each direction) has at least a dozen really good dining experiences, for a (NYC) reasonable price. 

Play Esq. said: "

I’m also a member at the Met Opera, so going to Lincoln Center is nothing for me. It’s maybe myfavorite part of the City…except for the dearth of good restaurants, of course 🙄"

 

Oh MY -- there are a bunch of fabulous restaurants a few steps from Lincoln Center.  We live part of the year across the street from Juilliard, and find the food in the neighborhood one of my favorite reasons for being there.&

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.  (