A Chorus Line Lotto Rigged — Page 6

It's possible, but I really find it unlikely that only 20-25 people were there and Ava and his/her partner were the only ones turned away.

I prefer to believe Ava when he/she says that 20 tickets were given away. And I think an estimate of 30-35 people there for the lotto sounds reasonable. That means that 10-15 people were still turned away in exchange for the 10 alleged group of cheaters.

In any case, this is all besides the point. Sure lottos are a benefit that the productions don't have to offer (Curtains, i'm lookin at you!), but that doesn't change the fact that they really aren't picnics.

It's not like the clock strikes 5 and I think, "I have nothing to do tonight, maybe I'll go kill an hour or 2 waiting outside for Chorus Line tickets."

Also, would anyone had really noticed, or even cared, had this been 2 tickets we were talking about and not 10. Let's face it, Porter/Parcells got greedy.

And I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for a fair lotto.


"What makes you entitled to know that information?"

I'm entitled to that info because I'm going to pay 25-50 bucks to see this show. Maybe that's not a lot to you, but for me the lottos and the rushes are the only way I'm able to see anything on broadway. So yes, and I feel entitled to know if I'm getting screwed over. If that means I have betrayed the american theater than soo be it.

Updated On: 6/27/07 at 03:54 PM

"I really find it unlikely that only 20-25 people were there...And I think an estimate of 30-35 people there for the lotto sounds reasonable. That means that 10-15 people were still turned away in exchange for the 10 alleged group of cheaters."

Um, why do you think this? This is exactly what I mean. You have no idea what you're talking about. The last two times I did lotto for ACL everybody in line won, and the time before that everybody except for 3 people won. Don't make assumptions!

Well Ms. Porter will soon be gone from the cast. Problem solved!

"I'm entitled to that info because I'm going to pay 25-50 bucks to see this show."

Not if you don't win you're not, so what is your point. If you had to pay in advance, then you have a point. But you don't pay in advance. You pay if you win. And lotteries are gimmicks now anyway. It has nothing to do with affordable tickets. If you lose the lottery, you might be inclined to purchase a full-price ticket (or at least go to tkts). It happens a lot.

"I was asking why you assumed there to be 30-35 people there when it's totally plausible if not probable that there were only about 25."- BJH

It's not plausible, since it would mean that only 5 people were turned away. Meaning only 10-15 people actually showed up for the lottery (not counting the group of ten cheaters).

You said the lottery's been about 20-25 people showing, therefore I figured that night 30-35 people showed up (20-25 for the lottery, 10 with Porter/Parcells).


"Not if you don't win you're not, so what is your point. If you had to pay in advance, then you have a point."-Fosse

You're ridiculously absurd. Just because I haven't paid already doesn't mean that I'm not entitled to be treated fairly, simply because I've commited myself to paying if I win.

This is a very elitist type attitude. The rich are entitled to fair and equal treatment, while the poor are expected to scrounge desperately in hopes that they'll be flicked a crumb from the dinner table of the wealthy.

I'm sorry, but I was unaware that I gave up my rights as a US citizen the minute I entered the Chorus Line lottery. I should be so thankful that they even let me come there every night for two hours while I watch Ms. Porter and her friends win tickets.

Y'know they don't have to offer the lotto, It's a PRivelEDGe.

It's possible, but I really find it unlikely that only 20-25 people were there and Ava and his/her partner were the only ones turned away.

Really? Because I tried the ACL lotto and I was one of the only people that went away empty-handed. Everyone else was paired up with someone that won. And for the record, no cast members had entered the lotto that night.

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Updated On: 6/27/07 at 04:19 PM

"Technically he's write." - bjh

Post of the day.

this is why i go to tdf for my tickets... at least i know it is going to a good cause... and i dont have to deal with these whinny losers who won't spend more then a few bucks for seats. Like they feel they are OWED the tickets.

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"I am not aware of any Article of the Constitution nor any Amendments that give you the right to know the number of lottery tickets available at A Chorus Line."

Did you not know that Thomas Jefferson was a huge ACL fanatic??? He made sure that was in the bill of rights, right between the gun one and the freedom of religion thingy.

""Technically he's write." - bjh

Post of the day."

HAHA, I told you, I'm tired, lol. Now I am really going to bed.
Thes, that last post gave me a good, needed laugh. Night all.

"I thought Thomas Jefferson's favorite show was 1776?"

No way, that was Lincoln. Although, he didn't get out to the theater very much.

Y'know, after the incident...

There MAY be some sort of actionable case here if they rig the lottery. Maybe a misdemeanor, probably a solid case for a class action suit.

But it's sad that cast members have to resort to such subtrafuge.

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