Little Mermaid Rush/SRO qustion- Page 2

[winston89]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 7:40pm

I never had a problem with the wall.

Last time i did SRO was for Les Miserable's closing night and the wall was up to my chest.

I know I am short but never had a problem with the SRO walls.

And I think it is stupid that disney actually has height restrictions. It's one thing if they warn you and give you a heads up and let you make your choice about it regardless. But, its another thing all together to determine if they sell it to you or not based on your height. They're getting your money so they shouldn't be so picky.

[Zeitoujo]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 7:44pm

ahh im so happy this show has sro =D

[bwayboy310]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 7:46pm

Isn't the overhang horrible, though?

[winston89]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 8:33pm

The overhang isn't that bad.

I know that in Beauty all you missed was the very top of the stage.

I don't know how this works with the set of Mermaid at all. But, for Beauty it wasn't a problem at all.

[BrianIdol]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 9:27pm

the overhang isn't bad at all. In Mermaid, you dont' miss ANY action, just the tops of the "bongs".

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 9:28pm

The overhang is fine...in the standing room spots, you miss some of the actors who are standing on the ropes on the ship, but missing that will not affect your enjoyment of the show. I highly recommend standing for this show, especially if you can't afford the top $121.50 price.

[dshnookie]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 9:29pm

Were you able to see Ariel's fin fall away to reveal her legs? I know that happens almost at the very top of the stage. When Eric first falls off the ship that occurs at the very top as well.

[BrianIdol]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 9:31pm

i could see all of eric's 'drowning' and ariel's transformation, no problem!

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 9:33pm

Yes, I saw the drowning and the transformation fine as well. It is almost as if the creative team stood in the back when creating the show so that it wouldn't be obstructed for those in the rear orchestra.

[BrianIdol]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 9:35pm

so true! you can see them on the boat when they're married perfectly too!!!

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 9:41pm

totally worth every penny i paid...thank god this show offers SRO. can't wait to see it again next week!

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 10:51pm

So I'm gathering that since I am just shy of 5'2", I shouldn't bother with standing room. Thanks for the warning.

[LumBabsFan]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 11:01pm

For what it's worth, the one time I did SRO for Beauty, they said you had to be over 5'4". I'm 5'5" and was just able to lean on top of the back wall. It really wasn't that bad and wouldn't mind doing it again for Mermaid.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 1/14/08 at 6:10am

At 5'2" I'm guessing they'd not want to sell it to you to avoid complaints that you paid for a ticket and couldn't see. (Unless you had really tall heels on to be taller.)

[bwaygal1]

Posted: 1/14/08 at 9:53am

They should offer something to stand on, a booster of some nature, for those of us who are, shall we say, vertically challenged. It's a little unfair that those of us who are as small as I am (5'0) have to literally pay for being shorter than everyone else. (I'd have to buy a mezz seat-which I actually LOVED for this show, but still, I don't have a choice.) They could try offering something else less expensive for those of us who really cannot see over that wall.

Posted: 1/14/08 at 10:32am

Does anyone know if they sell SRO tickets for a Saturday night show in the morning or do they wait until after the matinee or something?

[BrianIdol]

Posted: 1/14/08 at 10:33am

i think as long as it's the same day and they're sold out, you can get them:)

[Zeitoujo]

Posted: 1/14/08 at 1:15pm

i cant wait to see this showw!!

[BroadwayBound86]

Posted: 1/14/08 at 1:28pm

They should offer something to stand on, a booster of some nature, for those of us who are, shall we say, vertically challenged. It's a little unfair that those of us who are as small as I am (5'0) have to literally pay for being shorter than everyone else. (I'd have to buy a mezz seat-which I actually LOVED for this show, but still, I don't have a choice.) They could try offering something else less expensive for those of us who really cannot see over that wall.

BEing short, and on a limited budget it's hard. Especially when show's done have lottery or rush, and the wall's so tall. Unfortunately they won't and can't offer anything to stand on because it is a matter of safety in case there is a fire.

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 1/16/08 at 6:38pm

What exactly is the policy? I went by three times yesterday and twice today and was told by two different workers they werent offering standing room. I went as soon as the box office opened at 10 and then an hour before the show. I guess they're only sold if the show is REALLY sold out. she said they still had all three price levels available. so confusing.

[BrianIdol]

Posted: 1/16/08 at 8:20pm

nasty - that's correct, they'll only sell them if the show is really sold out. I had to get mine a half hour before curtain because that was when the show was sold out. Keep trying, it's worth it!

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 1/16/08 at 8:39pm

yeah, i went a half an hour before the matinee today, but i'll try on a more likely to be sold out day/time like a friday night.

thanks!

[Vespertine1228]

Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:26am

I've never been to the Lunt-Fontanne. Am I better off standing at the back or just forking up for a ticket in the back of the mezzanine? People keeping saying how big it is and then still others say that it's regular (Jacobs/Schoenfeld) sized.

[winston89]

Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:43am

The Lunt is not anything like the Jacobs or the Schonenfield in terms of size.

It is more of a medium sized theatre. I would compare it to the size of the Neil Simon.


I would get an SRO ticket.

I saw the show this afternoon from the mid Mezz. I loved it but still would have rather gotten SRO just for money reasons.

[BroadwayBound86]

Posted: 1/17/08 at 2:46am

I was at the show tonight (I'll post a review tomorrow), and they are offering I believe 12 SRO spots per show, only if it is actually sold out. If you are standing in the back of the house facing the stage, they offer SRO for the wall on the right by the stairs going down to the bathrooms, and in the center section. The wall on the right is taller than the wall in the center. I had on Uggs and I couldn't see over the wall on the right unless I went up on my toes a little. But the wall in the center I had no trouble seeing over.