Andrew Scott’s VANYA At The Lortel- Page 2

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 11:40am

Will be online for the TodayTix sale at noon. If any Lortel members can share pricing ahead of time, I would be most grateful! Want to prepare myself for whatever hit my wallet is about to take to see Andrew's glorious performance (and arms) in person.

Edit: Got Orch Row A for $99. Updated On: 9/27/24 at 11:40 AM

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:03pm

Just got a front row seat for $99.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:09pm

TotallyEffed said: "Just got a front row seat for $99."

Those are wheelchair/companion seats, but I won't tell anyone. It literally doesn't say anything unless you click on "Important seat info."

Updated On: 9/27/24 at 12:09 PM

[gibsons2]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:11pm

TaffyDavenport said: "TotallyEffed said: "Just got a front row seat for $99."

Those are wheelchair/companion seats, but I won't tell anyone."

That was my understanding too... I got a front row mezz seat for $119. Very happy.

[scripps]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:12pm

Front row seat on my birthday. A blessing on this gloomy day.

 

Update: Oh no. I didn't click on the disclaimer when I selected the seat (honestly I didn't even realize it was there). I wish Today Tix had a box I had to check off before check out because I would have chosen a different row. It's labeled as "wheelchair companion" for other performance dates, but it was a solo seat as the ones next to it were already greyed out for the night I selected. Perhaps that will put my mind at ease but I'll do my due diligence and stop by the box office and ask if this is going to be a problem.

 

Updated On: 9/27/24 at 12:12 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:13pm

All the $99 Tix seem to wheelchair access/companion seats.   Went out front mezz, on the aisle.  Gah!

 

Tix range from $369 down to 119 (not including the above mentioned seats.)

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:16pm

I was initially looking at orchestra row B but then saw it was labelled as wheelchair companion and opted not to take it. I did wind up purchasing row A, but now in reviewing, I see that they are listed as "Wheelchair accessible." I'd feel bad for precluding someone from being able to see the show, however I assume that these seats are allowable for anyone and that the option is there just in case?

For lack of a better way of putting it: Is this a similar situation to an accessible room in a hotel or a handicap stall in a restroom? Updated On: 9/27/24 at 12:16 PM

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:16pm

TaffyDavenport said: "TotallyEffed said: "Just got a front row seat for $99."

Those are wheelchair/companion seats, but I won't tell anyone. It literally doesn't say anything unless you click on "Important seat info.""

 

Well, ****. Now what do I do?

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:18pm

TotallyEffed said: "TaffyDavenport said: "TotallyEffed said: "Just got a front row seat for $99."

Those are wheelchair/companion seats, but I won't tell anyone. It literally doesn't say anything unless you click on "Important seat info.""



Well, ****. Now what do I do?"

Ask at the Lortel box office, but I'm pretty sure you'll be able to use it. It's TodayTix's fault.

 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:25pm

I always love Auntie Taffy’s posts on this board.

[yyys]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:26pm

can you use crutches that day?

[gibsons2]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:27pm

Those who saw it in London, what's the approximate run time? Thanks!

[Bwaygurl2]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:27pm

I was concerned/confused about the front row wheelchair access, so I got a last row aisle seat for $20 more. The view looks really good from there on a view from my seat and I don't need to be in that man's face anyway. 

[yyys]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 12:31pm

100 minutes no intermission

 gibsons2 said: "Those who saw it in London, what's the approximate runtime? Thanks!"

 

[Wick3]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 1:05pm

This is exciting! I saw the recorded film version when it premiered in nyc earlier this year. 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 4:31pm

scripps said: "Front row seat on my birthday. A blessing on this gloomy day.



Update: Oh no. I didn't click on the disclaimer when I selected the seat(honestly I didn't even realize it was there). I wish Today Tix had a box I had to check off before check outbecause I would have chosen a different row. It's labeled as "wheelchair companion" for other performance dates,but it was a solo seat as the ones next to it were already greyed out for the night I selected. Perhaps that will put my mind at ease but I'll do my due diligence and stop by the box office and ask if this is going to be a problem.

"

Can you let us know what they say please?

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 5:03pm

Here's the thing: TodayTix doesn't usually sell those seats, probably because they suck, and, for some reason, can't clearly denote that a seat is accessible on their mobile platform. At this point, I don't think they'll just cancel all those tickets outright (many of which have been sold), so the only recourse they have is to ask each buyer whether or not they require the services. I'm curious to see what, if anything, happens.

 

Updated On: 9/27/24 at 05:03 PM

[JoeW4]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 5:15pm

ColorTheHours048 said: "Who sold their soul to make the Lortel the hot spot for wildly popular off-Broadway runs?"

Part of it is that there are producers in common between some of the big shows that have played there (not necessarily with Vanya though, as far as I can determine with a quick search -- but maybe I'm missing key names).

But maybe more importantly, I believe I heard somewhere that the Lortel recently changed their rules -- they used to only rent the theatre to non-profit companies, but now are renting out to commercial producers. And clearly there's demand for it.

If anyone can confirm/source that, that would be great -- I wish I remembered where I heard it.

[TheQuibbler]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 5:19pm

TaffyDavenport said: "Here's the thing: TodayTix doesn't usually sell those seats, probably because they suck, and, for some reason, can't clearly denote that a seat is accessible on their mobile platform. At this point, I don't think they'll just cancel all those tickets outright (many of which have been sold), so the only recourse they have is to ask each buyer whether or not they require the services. I'm curious to see what, if anything, happens."

Playwrights Horizons did a similar thing with their accessible row when I saw Downstate. They sold the ticket regularly and if you didn't need a space for a wheelchair, they put in a removable seat. No one was using a wheelchair the night I saw it, so the entire row was filled in. 

[Wick3]

Posted: 9/27/24 at 6:23pm

For Oh Mary when it was at the Lortel earlier this year, I recall only some front row orch seats were reserved for wheelchair/companion since I was able to buy a front row seat with no issues back then. I think the 2nd/3rd row side aisle seats were reserved as wheelchair seats too since those seats can be removed.

For Vanya, I think all the front row seats have that disclaimer.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 9/28/24 at 11:25am

For what it’s worth, they sold the front row center and row B sides as exclusive fan presale seats for Rachel Bloom’s show. They really don’t care, and I just noticed that TodayTix is advertising $99 presale seats as an exclusive before the general onsale, which is another reason for people to think the front row deal was a special thing. I’d be very surprised if they do anything about it, and I don’t think anyone should press the issue unless they’re contacted by TodayTix. 

Updated On: 9/28/24 at 11:25 AM

[quizking101]

Posted: 9/28/24 at 11:56am

I always get hesitant about buying the companion seats because, although I appear to not have issues, I am EXTREMELY tall (6’8) and my legs are very long - so sitting in normal seats is quite uncomfortable and forces my legs back in a way that aggravates my knees and back (and I already have a degenerative disc in my lower back at 30 - yay!)

I bought the companion seat for Vanya anyway, but I always feel that I’m going to be judged or questioned (which I know they can’t do, but still)

 

[Kad]

Posted: 9/28/24 at 12:12pm

Under the ADA, I don’t believe there really can be any pushback for buying an accessible seat. Businesses cannot make anybody prove their disability or need for accommodation. 

[TheatreMonkey]

Posted: 9/28/24 at 4:49pm

Per the ADA's Ticket Sales section,

"People with mobility disabilities who require accessible seating because of their disability are permitted to purchase tickets for accessible seats. This group includes people who use wheelchairs, those who use other mobility devices, and people who cannot climb steps or walk long distances because of significant arthritis or severe respiratory, circulatory, or cardiac conditions. Individuals who have a disability that requires use of the accessible features that are provided in accessible seating are also permitted to purchase accessible seats, including people who cannot sit in a straight-back chair or those whose service dogs cannot fit under a non-accessible seat or lie safely in the aisle. Tickets for accessible seats may be sold to individuals who require accessible seating themselves or to someone purchasing on their behalf. People who do not fall within the categories above but merely have a preference for accessible seating are not entitled to purchase accessible seats." 

However, I do believe that if they aren't bought ahead of time, they can be released. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 9/29/24 at 10:50am

A fun interview with Andrew Scott, largely about Vanya

Apologies if already posted.