Anyone Out There Over 30 on This Board

[show lover]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:15am

OK here we go. I know I'm going to get alot of angry emails.
It seems to me that 90% of the people on this message board are from New York and are under 30.
When I talk about another kids show and the high cost of tcks it does not seem to bother anyone I get yelled back at.
What I want to know is how many of you pay full price.
Shows cannot make it on Rush tcks Student Tcks etc. If all the seats were $25.00 you would not have Broadway.
Alot of people on here say I saw that show 3 times going again. You know these are not full price.
I am talking about the average theater goer who does not live in New York and when we go to New York we so not have weeks to sit around if we want to see a certain show. It is not right.
We want good theater and shows worth paying $100.00 and up for.
Ok guys attack me, but there must be someone out there over 30 who agrees with me.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:18am

What does age have to do with paying full price?

There are a lot of shows where full price is under $50. At least, there used to be. There's also TDF, which is open to students, seniors, teachers, clergy; the TKTS booth provides discounts; there are plenty of papering organizations, etc.

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:20am

I couldn't understand single thing you wrote, but wanted to make sure everyone knows that I am a bitter old queen who doesn't even live in New York.

But the "old" part is relative- I can't IMAGINE being over 30!

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:21am

I don't think I quite get what you are asking, other than how many of us pay full price. Some of your sentences are confusing.

Well, first of all, the actual people who regularly post here make up a minority of the people who go to shows, unfortunately.

I rarely pay full price. I have only done so on a few occasions. I use discount codes more, which can get expensive, but not as bad as full price tickets. I have a job and save up money to see shows. And, yes, I have seen shows multiple times.

Obviously shows cannot survive on selling just rush tickets...

You think for someone over 30 that they'd at least make more sense in their posts.

Updated On: 12/8/08 at 10:21 AM

[show lover]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:22am

This is what I am talking about age does have alot. You said student and senior. What about the average guy making 35,00 a year.
You must admit a show cannot run for years on discounted tcks.

[shpants]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:25am

Sorry, don't really get it.

I have always paid full price for tickets, but that is because I usually have my heart set on a show, and would be upset if there were no last minute deals or no good seats left. I would rather be safe than sorry.

I'm under 30. Does that help??

(So confused!)

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:26am

Shows have run for years and had numerous discounts.

Look at Mamma Mia, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, and Phantom of the Opera. All of those shows have run for years and have had a significant amount of discounts available. Sometimes the average person might not be aware of discounts.

I suggest you word your sentences differently...

"This is what I am talking about age does have alot.."

A lot of what??

Updated On: 12/8/08 at 10:26 AM

[show lover]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:26am

Well I am over 30 and over 50 and you know exactly what I am talking about.

[show lover]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:28am

That is what I am talking about. If we pay high prices we want to see good theater Not all the Diseny shows and shows they keep brinig back

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:28am

"Well I am over 30 and over 50 and you know exactly what I am talking about."

Well, what good does that do when others do not know exactly what you are trying to get at? I mean, if you are over 50, I suspect you would be able to communicate your ideas more clearly.

[show lover]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:31am

I bet if I was talking on the phone to you this way you would n
know what I am saying.
This is a message board to keep it short not go into detail
Get real you guys.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:31am

"That is what I am talking about. If we pay high prices we want to see good theater Not all the Diseny shows and shows they keep brinig back"

Ugh.

There are currently three Disney shows on Broadway: Mary Poppins, Lion King, and Little Mermaid. And what the hell is wrong with show revivals? Chicago is a revival, and has been running more than 10 years!

There is plenty of theater in NYC...go spend your money elsewhere if you cannot find something you like on Broadway.

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:31am

if we pay high prices we want to see good theater Not all the Diseny shows and shows they keep brinig back

- What?

[thetheatrekook]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:31am

I don't even understand the logic here...it's not like Broadway is pay what you want...the producers are making these tickets available at different prices (and there are TONS of way the Average Joe making $35k can afford B'way without paying full price...there are general rushes (not limited to students/seniors), TKTS as mentioned before, discount codes, etc etc).

The producers know what they're doing...they allot the tickets specifically - some are full price, some are discounted, some are rush...etc. It's not like there's a B'way house that's completely filled and everyone paid $25 to see it. They know how many seats they can afford to discount. Trust me, they're doing the math.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:33am

"I bet if I was talking on the phone to you this way you would n
know what I am saying.
This is a message board to keep it short not go into detail
Get real you guys."

That's the point - this isn't a phone conversation, and it is often more difficult to express ideas online. And you still don't make sense even if you claim you are keeping it short! Some of your sentences are horribly worded.

Updated On: 12/8/08 at 10:33 AM

[show lover]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:33am

You tell me The Little Mermaid is great theater worth $100.00 a ticket compared to August Osage County

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:34am

Point being...?

Theater is subjective...everyone has a different opinion. And for someone who is trying to make their kid happy, I would say that Little Mermaid is worth more compared to August. On the other hand, most people here would say that August is definitely a more enlightening theater experience over Mermaid. It depends on the audience whether or not the ticket is worth it. Don't see the Little Mermaid then! As I said, spend your money elsewhere.

Updated On: 12/8/08 at 10:34 AM

[thetheatrekook]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:34am

i'm so confused...LOL.

[show lover]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:36am

Well it must be great to live in New York and decide all the time what show is cheaper and when you can go.
But when you do not live there and only go a few times a year you do not have time to stand at the theater hoping to get a ticket.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:37am

"But when you do not live there and only go a few times a year you do not have time to stand at the theater hoping to get a ticket."

Hence Ticketmaster or Telecharge. And numerous discounts through Playbill and Theatermania. Which are usually available months in advance.

Updated On: 12/8/08 at 10:37 AM

[show lover]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:40am

I do not understand why everyone is so confused.
The point is.......
Theater tcks are priced to high...
The quality of the theater is not good. (how many messages on here say good it deserves to close awful how could they etc....
Come on guys read the messages

[shpants]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:41am

I do understand what you're saying. When you don't live in NYC it is a lot harder to get cheaper tickets, if you don't want to spend your entire time there standing in line hoping to score something good.

That being said, stop complaining. If you don't like to spend the money for tickets and don't want to spend your time waiting in line, I suggest you get a new hobby. The tickets aren't going to just fall into anyones lap. Little Mermaid OR August Osage County. (not really sure what the difference is.)

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:42am

I'm way over 30 and I think you're both incomprehensible and an idiot.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:45am

"When you don't live in NYC it is a lot harder to get cheaper tickets, if you don't want to spend your entire time there standing in line hoping to score something good."

What difference does it make? The poster claimed they were over 50, so student rush is out. You do not need to line up a certain time in lottery to better your chances. If you can't stand in line for the TKTS booth, you can buy discounted tickets in advance with codes, and the price of the ticket will end up costing about as much as it would have at TKTS.

Go spend your money beyond Broadway if you do not like what is out there.

[show lover]

Posted: 12/8/08 at 10:45am

How about people making a stand and not wanting to pay the high prices. We can make a difference.
Look at the gas prices by not using alot we made them fall.
Sometimes you have to say enough is enough or you will lose Broadway all together.
Now say you do not understand me.......
I do pay high price but I am tired of it.
I remember when you paid less for Mat. and less if there was not a star in the show.
When shows came to your home town they were always cheaper because the sets were less and the stars were not there.