BEAUTIFUL rush? — Page 2
#27
Posted: 11/22/13 at 12:53pm
Someone posted on the other board that his (or her) rush seat was in the rear orchestra.
#28
Posted: 11/22/13 at 12:53pm
All over the place, I think. A friend rushed yesterday. I wonder if they had more tickets leftover than people in line, because although it was pretty full last night, there were pockets here and there.
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#29
Posted: 11/23/13 at 10:49am
I rushed this morning (Saturday). The box office opens at 10 a.m., and the first person in line got there at 8:45. By 10, there were about 30 people in line. You can buy tickets for either the afternoon or the evening performance, with a limit of two tickets per person. Price is $40 each. Credit cards are okay. Our tickets are in the rear side orchestra. I think the rush will get more popular as the run goes on.
#31
Posted: 12/15/13 at 9:44pm
Anyone try rush recently on a weekday? Thinking of going this Thursday.
#32
Posted: 12/16/13 at 1:44am
I spoke to someone who rushed this weekend-said it was mobbed. I have a feeling once this show opens it is going to be a very hot ticket. Go now before it blows up and becomes the next Jersey Boys. Seriously. I dont think $40 is bad when orch seats are going for $160 after fees. That's a 75% discount. You have to remember ticket prices are going up for those paying full price as well. The show was sold out this weekend too.
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#33
Posted: 12/16/13 at 5:37am
Oh, Betty, that would be a logical argument. Instead of being grateful that shows do a rush/lottery at all -- giving them an opportunity not to pay full price, they'd rather complain and say the producers are the greedy ones. Heck, they are the ones that put up the money, how dare they hope to make back their money!
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#34
Posted: 12/16/13 at 1:15pm
Movies cost $20 now, so $40 for Bway show, even a partial view seems like a steal for me.
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#35
Posted: 12/16/13 at 1:25pm
Movies cost $20 in NYC? Daaaang. My mom and I just went this weekend and it was $14 for both of us to see Frozen (though not in 3D).
#36
Posted: 12/16/13 at 1:52pm
If you're not getting up early to save at a "matinee" movie, the standard price is $14.50 and for a 3D movie it's $19.50, so it's really not a bargain anymore. If you want a small popcorn and a soda, you can add another 10 bucks to that. I personally would rather see a Broadway show than two standard price movies, but yes, here in NYC the cost of movie-going is increasing very rapidly.
#37
Posted: 12/18/13 at 6:44pm
If anyone is curious, I walked up to the box office around 4:30 PM today and got a rush ticket for the evening performance at 8 PM, located at R114. I was given the option of sitting in R114 or one of the box seats, but those were partial view so I went with the latter. Hope that helps!
#39
Posted: 12/19/13 at 10:32am
macnyc, the view was great! Saw everything perfectly clear! And what I love about the Sondheim is the amount of legroom in those seats.
#40
Posted: 12/19/13 at 10:40am
I also rushed the other night and got tickets in the box at about 4:00pm. The box seats were fine. Side question: does anyone know why this show is having a 2 month preview period?
#41
Posted: 12/19/13 at 10:59am
The Sondheim does have great sight lines. I was very happy in the side rear of the orchestra for $40.
I have no idea about the long preview period! But if it makes it easier to get rush, I'm all for it.
I have no idea about the long preview period! But if it makes it easier to get rush, I'm all for it.
#42
Posted: 12/20/13 at 12:44am
What's the closest to curtain time one can go to get rush tickets?
#43
Posted: 12/20/13 at 12:55am
"Does anyone know why this show is having a 2 month preview period?"
It's actually 7 weeks and a couple days, not two months. A big part of the reason, I'm told, is that two weeks of their preview period fall during holiday weeks (Thanksgiving and Christmas into New Year) and during those weeks obviously rehearsal time and time for the team in general to work on the show will be limited. 5-6 weeks is a pretty standard preview period so I can understand them giving themselves the bit of extra time to compensate for what the holidays will eat up.
It's unfortunate though that they now need to also concurrently be auditioning for an ensemble replacement in the heart of their preview period but what can you do.
It's actually 7 weeks and a couple days, not two months. A big part of the reason, I'm told, is that two weeks of their preview period fall during holiday weeks (Thanksgiving and Christmas into New Year) and during those weeks obviously rehearsal time and time for the team in general to work on the show will be limited. 5-6 weeks is a pretty standard preview period so I can understand them giving themselves the bit of extra time to compensate for what the holidays will eat up.
It's unfortunate though that they now need to also concurrently be auditioning for an ensemble replacement in the heart of their preview period but what can you do.
#44
Posted: 1/11/14 at 12:48pm
Hey guys, I saw a post on Twitter today that said that Beautiful did not sell rush this morning and those who waited were told they were sold out. I was just curious if anyone could shed any light on what seats are available for rush now and how many are given out? In another thread, it was mentioned that they now also give out SRO in the rear mezz as part of "rush". When I rushed early in previews, my seat was in Row S in the back of the orchestra, in the center section. Now, I noticed these seats are now available for purchase at full price. Have they switched to just whatever is left over? Are there a specific amount of seats? Anybody have a guess?
#45
Posted: 1/26/14 at 11:35am
Has anyone rushed recently? A friend is in from out of town and would love to see this.
#46
Posted: 1/26/14 at 11:45am
They did not sell rush tickets yesterday 1/25. There were about 20 people waiting outside at 10:00, and when the box office opened, they were told that no rush tickets would be sold.
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#47
Posted: 1/26/14 at 12:01pm
There were signs up on the window saying that no rush tickets would be sold--why in the world did people wait?
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#48
Posted: 1/26/14 at 2:34pm
Anybody know what center seats in Row A are like? Neck spasm city or will we be okay?
#49
Posted: 2/28/14 at 11:47pm
I rushed today (Friday). The first person was in like at 8:30am. I arrived at 9:30am and was the third person in line. There was a sign up that said "limited tickets" would be available, but everybody in line (6-8 people) got tickets. Ours were rear orchestra, full view and great!
#50
Posted: 3/24/14 at 9:29pm
Any update on the rush for BEAUTIFUL? I figured it's about time I went to see it! I also figured with this rapid increase in shows beginning previews and opening maybe the rush has gotten a little easier? Any help would be appreciated!
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