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#151

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/6/05 at 8:42pm

Do anyone think it'll increase my chances for a $20 student ticket if I wear my Jimmy hat when I go to the box office?

Assuming they offer the show offers these tickets, of couse.

#152

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/6/05 at 8:56pm

Yes, Jose', I know it will. Especially if you point it out to them.

(Sum, you made me lol)

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#153

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/7/05 at 1:26am

it is my belief that half of growing as a performer is by being an audience member, so i completely agree that tickets should be available to everyone...

#154

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/7/05 at 2:31am

I am still waiting for Matt_G's reviews on everything and anything.

PEACE.

#155

It's show BUSINESS

Posted: 1/7/05 at 9:27am

Matt,

Sorry you couldn't get in to see the show of your choice. Broadway has many programs that open the doors of the theatre to those who have the desire without the recources : TDF, TKTS, Group sales, etc. The cost of doing a production is staggering and those costs must be recouped when possible. There's a good reason for shows NOT to sell at a discount for as long as they can. Many a show has closed earlier than it should have by discounting tickets too soon in the life of the production (Full Monty comes to mind). If you knew that Macy's had a sale every third Saturday, wouldn't you wait? Once people find out "day of" sales are at a 75% discount, you'd have plenty of full theatres who can't make their payroll.

#156

It's show BUSINESS

Posted: 1/8/05 at 9:53am

If I lived in the city and loved theater, I would make signing up for one of the papering services a priority. Charge it, if you have to, because in the long run, it will save you money while satisfying your theater cravings.

I belong to one. For a $99 annual fee, and an additional amount of my choosing that I put "on account" (I started with $30), I am entitled to log on to their website and select at least TWO (you can bring a friend) tickets to the show of my choice that is being offered that day, every day of the year. True, the majority of things offered are off and off-off B'way, but if you are already paying to see these shows, too, at $15 or $20 a pop, this is also a great deal. Periodically, there are B'way shows offered. For each ticket you reserve, no matter what show it is for, three dollars is deducted from your account.

Seriously. I work full time and make a reasonable salary, but with household expenses and two family members in college/grad school, my bank account consistently hovers precariously close to the negative balance, too. A service like this has been a godsend. PM me for specific info, because this group likes to keep a low profile.

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Updated On: 1/8/05 at 09:53 AM

#157

It's show BUSINESS

Posted: 1/8/05 at 10:46am

As someone who makes little to no money as a teenager obsessed with theatre I can feel your pain. I'm also really concious(sp) with my money. So I get 20 dollars a week from my Gran and it takes about 6 months to save enough for a show, since I spend a little on other stuff. And let me tell you! I get REALLY upset if it sucks. I could have bought shoes with that money! Since you probably have to pay utilities with w/e money you earn a week and rent and other stuff that adults need to pay for. But try putting aside a little money a week, if you can. I don't what your situation is but every little bit helps!

What is it about Lucy?? I know she's a bitch, and yet I want to be her...

#158

It's SHOE business

Posted: 1/8/05 at 11:39am

"I could have bought shoes with that money!"

People, I feel compelled to say this: If it is a choice between seeing Broadway shows and wearing shoes, for god's sake, WEAR SHOES! Truly, only a handful of shows are better than wearing shoes. Besides, many theatres REQUIRE you to wear shoes, so if you chose a ticket to Wicked over shoes, they might not let you in barefoot anyway.

No one mentioned it, but if you are foregoing your presciption drugs to buy theatre tickets, stop. Actually, that might explain an awful lot of this thread. If more people had chosen their Paxil over Bombay Dreams, there might have only been one page to this thread.

Anyway, to sum up, Addicted to Seaweed: SHOES. Not SHOWS.

#159

It's SHOE business

Posted: 1/8/05 at 12:14pm

lol no no! It's not that I don't have shoes! Trust me I have over 20 pairs. I'm not only addicted to Seaweed! I'm fourteen and I don't have a job so it's not like I'm making a huge sacrifice by saving my money

What is it about Lucy?? I know she's a bitch, and yet I want to be her...

#160

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/9/05 at 12:42pm

I want a top floor unit at Trump's new tower being constructed in Chicago. I can't afford it, but since I have a passion to be there, he should sell me one for a huge discount just because. hahahahahaha

To enjoy the finer things in life, such as theatre, one must work and save, or have rich relative!!

#161

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/9/05 at 12:45pm

I want a White Chocolate Mocha.
But Starbucks doesn't deliver.
But, you know, no customers are there, and they have a car, so they should deliver it to me, free of charge.
That's good business, right there. an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

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#162

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/9/05 at 12:57pm

these are all legitimate complaints people and i think we need to take some action on how best to have these grievances addressed.

btw, sueleen, did i miss a response or are we still waiting for the woofing?

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#163

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/9/05 at 2:59pm

I had to drive a whole 5 minutes to get my white chocolate mocha because they wouldn't bring it to me.

Damn those capitalists coffee-makers!!

"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

#164

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/10/05 at 11:14pm

I have just discovered this interesting thread. Can someone please tell me what show Matt_G finally ended up seeing?

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#165

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:18pm

sadly, no, phantom and now we may never know...

#166

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:19pm

Thank GOD this thread is back!! I was almost bored...

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#167

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:27pm

it's just easier to reference this way.

#168

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:28pm

Praise the lord!

HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!

#169

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:29pm

Still no reviews from Matt?

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

#170

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:30pm

No! And I for one am truly shocked and stunned.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#171

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:33pm

i can't even begin to find the words. well, i could but i'd just get myself deleted!

#172

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:33pm

Well, ya know seeing anything and everything can take some time (heck, I should know, since I DO see anything and everything).

He's probably hard at work on those reviews as we speak.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

Updated On: 1/11/05 at 04:33 PM

#173

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:33pm

That's true, Margo. It's quite unfair of me to not give him the benefit of the doubt, isn't it?

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#174

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:36pm

VERY unfair.

You should be ashamed.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

#175

an unimportant whine from the perpetually oppressed

Posted: 1/11/05 at 4:36pm

it's true, margo saw me and one of us was breathtaking, sinply breathtaking!

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