One ticket per account, but you can "link" your account with another member and buy two tickets together for a single performance.
"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe."
-John Guare, Landscape of the Body
Many thanks for the information on the rush tickets! Very excited to see this, and was disappointed that I didn't land in the age bracket, so this is terrific news.
Also really happy to hear the first preview was extremely well received; it sounds like an amazing production!
Wow, I was thinking of holding out until winter break for this one, but I might have to get there sooner! I was in The Booth a few weeks ago, and I think it looks wonderful as well.
Just a fair warning: according to the Box Office they are not offering rush tickets in any way. I have tried two different times now, talking to two different people and they have said that LincTix is the only option. Even when I mentioned the LCT Twitter feed, they just informed me that the info I had was incorrect.
Why would they do a student/under 35 rush on top of advance ticket sales to 35 and under? From the looks of it, if they're still available, you can go online and purchase for the same day. Not sure what the gripe is? Wouldn't you rather have the discount AND know you're getting in before you go to the Booth?
Well, Linctix isn't 35 and under; it's 21-35. For those of us who don't fall into that age bracket, the discount options aren't that great. I am trying to figure out a way around the Linctix policy, but, alas, I don't think I'm going to succeed. But I'll pay way more than I'd like to because, based on what I'm reading in this thread, this show is not to be missed.
"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."-Stephen Sondheim
Not quite everyone below 21 falls into the category of "children". And I think there would be many a person younger than 21 who would quite enjoy this kind of theatre and would benefit from the Linctix program. I don't know why they restrict it so.
"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."-Stephen Sondheim
I just returned from this evening's performance, and those with tickets will not be disappointed. I'm on quite a streak after Follies, Sons of the Prophet and now ODC. Stockard Channing is just divine in this, and Judith Light is a comedic gem. Rachel Griffiths is also very strong, though I felt she lacked believability when she started a new line but two or three-words in she was right on track (and it just started previews, so she will only continue to shine).
For those with front row LincTix seats need not worry, the stage is quite low - prob comes in at about chest level when seated. Prepare for lots of bare feet, though.
Stuck around for the stage door, very small crowd and Stockard & Julia were just DOLLS and posed for photos. Rachel was also very kind, but no photos (so spare yourself the breath).
I cannot forget the men, Stacy and Thomas (both in great form, especially Mr. Keach). While I appreciated Thomas' performance, I felt his character was a bit of a throwaway but SPOILER....I guess the show needed some kind of mediator as both sides were pitted against each other quite determinedly. END SPOILER
I'm not sure if the piece is written in such a way that persuades the viewer to side with one person over the other, but it definitely would make for a good debate. Very funny in the beginning, and equally packs a deep emotional punch.
And also spotted was cutie Matt Risch at intermission and again at stage door, waiting for Joe Mantello to come out and leave together <3
Dshnookie - I was also at tonight's performance in the front row. What a coincidence. Yes, the show was excellent. Run don't walk to see this. The set + lighting are also terrific. I'd see this again.
I'm disappointed to hear that there is no rush policy, as there was a policy listed for this show as of a few weeks ago that apparently wasn't correct. I'm 20, so I can't do LincTix, and it's just unfortunate that I don't have any discount options. I guess I'll have to save up, since this is a show I don't want to miss!
I think this play is going to do very well. I think it will as big a hit as Good People. I think most performances will sell out or come close. With this cast and all the raves, this is going to clean up.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
Not very interesting or surprising. Almost melodramatic.
SEMI SPOILER: When Keach lets go with the "big surprise" I almost expected organ music in the background.
No wonder Lavin left the show. Not much meat in that part.
Rachel Griffiths (sp) was a big bore to me. Yeah, the lady is supposed to be fighting depression but that casting was just too spot on. Keach was declaring a lot. Oy.
Channing was perfect. Even though a bit miscast, she rises above it all. Endlessly fascinating.
Another play about a disfunctional family. Oh joy!
I saw it Thursday night. I thought the play was very good, but not excellent. For my money, August: Osage County and Dividing the Estate were better plays about dysfunctional families. (I think August was a play that comes around once in a decade). I did not like the last third of Other Desert Cities. However, the acting was superb, especially Rachel and Stockard.
Saw the matinee today (from the front row) and just loved it. Stockard Channing was absolutely brilliant, and the rest of the cast was fantastic, too. Channing deserves a Tony for this, and I hope she's remembered come June.
Throughout the play, I find myself sympathizing with various characters at various moments- first Brooke, then Silda, and then later on, Polly. None of the characters are particularly good or bad.
A highly engaging play, and easily the best of the season thus far. Is it as good as August: Osage County? Absolutely not, but that's one of those rare plays that comes along once a decade or so.