Shows You Regretted Paying Full Price For

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 6:34pm

..... because they were heavily discounted later on. You thought they would be monster hits.

Young Frankenstein
A Tale of Two Cities

[wonkit]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 6:35pm

Equus

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 6:37pm

I just saw that last weekend on TDF

It shocked me initially that a limited engagement with this cast could not sell out but .....

I did, however, enjoy it immensely.

Updated On: 12/26/08 at 06:37 PM

[legally_popular]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 6:50pm

Well I just got into theater this year, so before I even knew about discount codes, rushes, lotteries, etc., I paid full price for a couple of shows I saw before that.

In 2007:
The Vertical Hour – I was dying to see Julianne Moore, but I’m sure there were plenty of cheaper discounts for that show, lol.
Pygmalion – I loved it, but it was a Roundabout production so I could’ve gotten a $20 ticket on hiptix. Would've saved a lot of money.

And this year, I regret buying rear mezz discounted tickets to Shrek… not because of the seats, but because of the show. =/

[B3TA07]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 7:03pm

Every production of "Singing in the Rain."
The "Grease" tour in 2005.

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 7:18pm

Hot Feet. I loved the music but the show was really bad.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 7:23pm

Wicked & Phantom(Actually Phantom I got a discount for $65 and I regret even that)

[beltingbaritone]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 7:26pm

I actually agree with coolkid and say Phantom! Egads!

[zepka102]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 7:27pm

I'd say Young Frankenstein, but that was a discount.

LoveMusik came to mind first though. I didn't leave at intermission because I wanted to get SOME of my money's worth.

[sally1112]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 7:37pm

Spring Awakening...I bought the tickets from a broker because I wanted to be in the first few rows. I liked SA but it was not worth paying extra for.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 7:40pm

How much did u pay from the broker?

Spring Awakening is one of my favorite shows I don't regret paying full price.
I'm suprised a lot of brokers aren't selling 1-18 tix

[jaystarr]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 7:58pm

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN -$120.00 @ (for 2)
THE LITTLE MERMAID -$85.00 @ (for 2)
COAST OF UTOPIA $120.00 @ (for 2) -3 times. lord! should have learn my lesson at VOYAGE. I just dont have the comprehension skills & patience for Tom Sheppard's Plays!

ACL $120.00 @ X2 (I like it but I felt like I paid so much because when we saw it in Winter 2006, theater was half filled-everyone went down)

SPRING AWAKENING $125.00@ X 2
LEGALLY BLONDE $65.00@ X4

(thank god for TDF- for LOVEMUSIK- but left during intermission!- only 2 shows I left during intermssion - this and MY FAIR LADY (touring company in Boston)

Not including processing fee! I'll think of more!

J*




Updated On: 12/26/08 at 07:58 PM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 8:07pm

TITANIC $75.00 (though 10 yrs ago. that was a lot of money for just a good opening number that lasted 10 mins, it was a downhil after that!)

FOOTLOOSE- $75.00 x 2
LITTLE ME REVIVAL $75.00 x2

CIVIL WAR- $25.00 (balcony seats)- lord! not even worth a penny!

HIGH SOCIETY- $25.00 (balcony seats)- same as CIVIL WAR at St. James Theater

[SNAFU]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 8:08pm

I'd have to say Spring Awakening. Paid full price and regretted it, even would have regretted it at a discount.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 8:11pm

I agree with you there. SA should be $35.00 tops!

Well- I paid full price for these shows and WORTH EVERY PENNY!

1. SIDE SHOW
2. THE LIFE
3. PARADE
4. GREY GARDENS

J*

[jaystarr]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 8:15pm

Oh.. A lot of people are going to kill me for saying this...Pardon me in advance...

XANADU- worth the 1st time! but

My repeated viewings...- big ? -what I am trying to say is REPEATED VIEWINGS in not worth full price (just my opinion) I enjoyed it then..but I feel STUPID now! LOL. but looking back.. I wish I should have not done it. Oh well.. you live and learn!

J*

[sally1112]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 8:19pm

Coolkid, I saw SA before they won the Tony. I paid about $250.

[emo_geek]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 8:20pm

I feel the same about repeat viewings. I felt so dumb paying full price for Young Frank the 2nd time.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 8:23pm

Oops.. I JUST REALIZED.. I did not pay FULL PRICE on Xanadu. Ive used discounts. pardon my faulty memory!

J*

[pc1145N2]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 8:25pm

I agree with Young Frankenstein.

I also paid full price for a long nap when I "saw" Dangerous Liasons. Good God.

Oh....and the touring company of Camelot. The memory still makes me shudder.

[cglaid]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 9:26pm

After additional fees, I paid about $75 to sit in the last row of the orchestra. It was NOT worth it. That's about the only show I've ever really regretted seeing.

[James885]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 9:53pm

Spring Awakening

[jagfkb]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 9:59pm

Jersey Boys, without a doubt.

I could also say Shrek, only because I bought them back in May, and I ended up having to buy extyra tickets which weren't only chepaer, but better...

[Testing1232]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 10:08pm

I regretted the $10 I spent on "Pal Joey".

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 12/26/08 at 10:13pm

I just paid full price for a ticket to Road Show. I shouldn't have, but I did. Now I just hope it's worth it.