A STEADY RAIN with Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig to Start Previews Sept. 10 at Schoenfeld Theatre- Page 3

[suttonfan2]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 7:58am

Is anyone else "stuck"?

[squeakyfromme82]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 7:58am

oh I love Daniel Craig. I think he's even worth full price orchestra. sigh.

[kec]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 8:00am

Well, I got through once and got row C seats 9-11 for November 22p I'm now trying for the final performance, and am waiting for an "open ticket session." If I don't get it I won't worry, I'm just glad I got the first one in!

[MCfan2]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 8:07am

This is craziness. I didn't know it would be THIS hard to get through!

[Leia947]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 8:10am

Soooo..... what are previews like? My bff is freaking out that understudies are gonna go on instead of HJ/DC. I told her not to worry. Who's right? LOL

[kec]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 8:14am

Given Hugh's track record during BFO, I highly doubt he'll be taking off any time. Don't know about Daniel Craig, but considering it's his Broadway debut, I doubt he'd take off during previews, unless he gets sick.

I'm still waiting for an open session for the second ticket. Updated On: 7/11/09 at 08:14 AM

[MCfan2]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 8:14am

Got 'em! Finally! I had to use two computers before I finally could get through to Telecharge.com on one of them.

[kec]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 8:33am

Finally managed to get another ticket session, and got row P on the aisle for December 6.

[dihope0914]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 8:50am

A question.....I got in right away, went directly for front mezzanine tickets, and was offered Row A right, or Row D center.

Is it possible that the first few rows of center mezz are premium tickets?

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 8:52am

For starters, that was ridiculously easy. Glad nobody else knows about this presale.

For seconders, I don't know why I just bought a ticket. I guess because I imagine it'll sell out almost immediately. Don't wanna risk missing this...event.

[kec]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 8:58am

"A question.....I got in right away, went directly for front mezzanine tickets, and was offered Row A right, or Row D center.

Is it possible that the first few rows of center mezz are premium tickets? "

The price would have indicated whether they were premium or not. But if you didn't check the box that indicated you wanted premium seats, then it's likely they aren't.

[dihope0914]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 9:26am

NO, I did not buy premium tickets.

I am questioning whether the first three rows of the center mezz, which were never offered to me, were classified as premium.

From my observation, and talking to others, the center orchestra up to row L is premium, as well as the first 4 seats in both the left and right sides of the orchestra. Could be possible some in the mezz are premium?

If they are, would this be a first?
Updated On: 7/11/09 at 09:26 AM

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 9:31am

I got November 7 matinee, Orchestra, Row F, five seats in. I had to reject a lot of offers for Rows N, O and P before I landed on this one.

[jo]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 9:37am

Whew -- what an exercise in patience and serenity - LOL!

I used landline, cellphone, and laptop - but the online option proved to be the best. I did get the seats I generally wanted for several dates - some front row but who cares about getting a crick in the neck

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 9:40am

Damn....I really hate pre sale. I don't hold an AmEx so I have no option but to pray and wait for reg sale in two week. I'm also up against the fact that I am limited to WHEN I can get into the city during the fall. I really need a Sat Matinee or Evening to make this work.

Arrgh.

[kec]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 9:53am

"NO, I did not buy premium tickets.

I am questioning whether the first three rows of the center mezz, which were never offered to me, were classified as premium."

Sorry, I misread your question.

[MCfan2]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 10:16am

Ed_Mottershead, I got Nov. 7 matinee too. I'll wave to you from Row H!

Dramamama611, best of luck to you. I hope you get seats.

[jeffrey1dog]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 10:18am

I got 3rd row (B) for a Saturday matinee in November, right side orch 3rd & 4th seats in

[perfectliar]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 2:08pm

I wanted to do student tickets, but decided not to risk it... went right for the cheap seats on November 8.

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 3:08pm

As much as I can't afford the 60$ tickets...the thought of how early that rush will be is scary.

[nealb1]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 3:20pm

I'm out of town in San Fran for the weekend, and hit my hotel's business center at 5am this morning. Got online, but the Telecharge & Broadwayoffers sites both froze up twice. So, I got on another computer, and got a ticket - Saturday night, same weekend as the Flea Market - Center, Orchestra, right on the aisle!

After that, then I went back upstairs to my room, and went back to bed.

[jo]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 6:52pm

I eventually ended up using BroadwayOffers.com, too - still a little slow in processing but heaven-sent, after the frustrating attempts to go directly to Telecharge looking for several dates.

Someone on the other theatre board said that an operator for TC shared with him that at 8:00 am, there were about a hundred calls waiting on the queue. And that doesn't include those who were trying to get tickets online!
Updated On: 7/11/09 at 06:52 PM

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 7:07pm

I caved in and got a ticket.

But just a head's up, sometimes Telecharge seats give center orchestra WAY back as an option before they give you closer seats on the sides. So scope out your options first.

Unless you just bought the cheap seats in the rear mezzanine like I did. The rear mezz at the Schoenfeld, for the record, has a great view.

[MCfan2]

Posted: 7/11/09 at 9:22pm

Good to know, because I thought I'd nabbed row H in the orchestra and it turned out to be row H in the mezzanine. After twenty-five minutes of redialing and trying to log in on two computers at once, I was so anxious that I wasn't paying very close attention!!

[Plum]

Posted: 7/12/09 at 12:47am

I had no problem with Telecharge, actually, so I'll be at the first preview.

I can't believe you people got me panicky enough to buy a full-price ticket. Even if it was back mezzanine. :P Then again, if the rush/cancellation line for this is as bad as I suspect it might be...I really don't want to have the Shakespeare in the Park line experience without the pleasure of waiting in the park.