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I know the comment wasn’t directed at me, but I should clarify: I have never seen Chess in any incarnation and have not heard the entire score. I just don’t have as strong a feeling about the songs I have heard [although I do like ‘Where I Want To Be’] as others do and I have concerns about the book and what I gather is a lot of meta-commentary.

Jarethan, you are correct that the show is available at the TKTS booth and on discoun

inception said: "I do think Chess was the best thing I saw last November out of 10 shows. I paid more to see Justin Time, but had a better time at Chess."

While I will defer to my family on remaining shows, and there are discounts available, I have been less enthused about Chess because I don’t like the songs I know as much as other people do and because the book seems kind of silly. I gather that the best way to enjoy the show is not to take

OP here. Thanks. Seatplan is my first choice for Broadway theaters. I also check out A View From My Seat.

And yes, while price is definitely a consideration, I am always trying to get the best seats possible (for a reasonable cost). In some cases, it’s harder to guess for shows that haven’t opened yet. But there are also quirks in theaters where I have never been.

On my original question, I am still trying to get a good idea - given when we will be there - of what sh

While I fear that I would dislike it, the midweek discount tickets for Chess have me reconsidering. Spouse and daughter might enjoy it more anyway. Any suggestions in terms of seat locations for this show (side orchestra but close, middle orchestra (also side but closer to the center), mezzanine? Do any of the leads regularly miss Wednesday matinees?

I haven’t seen anything at New York City Center so I don’t have a good feel for the best locations, whethe

All of you are welcome to complain or express reservations. The Interestings might be a disappointment. All I know, as a San Francisco-area theater person, is that getting a new Sara Bareilles musical  is a major coup for the Berkeley Rep. It will be the centerpiece of the season, a draw for season subscribers, and a source of some much-needed excitement about a new musical in the Bay Area. Rachel Chavkin has a new musical there this spring too. 

There

Like others, I saw it at the Berkeley Rep and am skeptical about its Broadway prospects. But they had time to fix things and the show was not terrible. It was just disappointing. Jeremy Kushnier, in particular, is especially good - and his relationship with Raul Esparza’s Galileo was the highlight of the musical - and I hope they beef that up. Joy Woods’ role is a thankless one, or at least it was in its Berkeley incarnation. 

I am planning a New York City trip now

OP here. An update for all of you who care deeply (and who have offered helpful suggestions)…

We bought tickets for Ragtime (Thursday) and Cats: The Jellicle Ball (Friday). Stuck to the center for both shows, rear orchestra for Ragtime, fifth row mezzanine for Cats. I’m not sure what else we will buy in advance of next month’s trip. It seems like plenty of shows that interest us have been

bwayphreak234 said: "For Ragtime, I'd buy in advance. I've seen it from both the last row of the loge and the side of the orchestra. Both views aregreat, but I personally preferred being more centered in the loge.

The Winter Garden is a WIDE house, but it's not very deep. The far sides of either the orchestra or the mezzanine aren't ideal. I definitely recommendbeing more centered for either section even if it means being a bit further back. The rake in the

I am probably going to get tickets in advance for Ragtime, just wondering about it’s TKTS availability now.

But here is a question for those of you who saw Cats: The Jellicle Ball off-Broadway last year. Any seating suggestions? I realize the staging might be different on Broadway. (I never saw the original version of Cats, but this revival sounds very intriguing. This will be its first days of previews, which start the Wednesda

JT2030 said: "IMO - you don't need to book much in advance (though everything on your list is outstanding.)

ForSpelling BeeandHeathers--- the digital rush on Telecharge's Lottery site is a great deal and I've seen both from excellent seats, if you end up having a free night. (Frankly, do try to keep a night or afternoon open for something you can snag a deal on via lottery / TodayTix rush / TDF.)

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