Do you think B'way.com has HUNDREDS of seats to sell for each performance? (I have no idea, just asking.) If they have dozens it's not likely too different then average. Very often I pick up my ticket at the box office....but I seldom wait until 1/2 hour.
The last few times I got my tix thru tdf I was instructed the same way. Had to wait until 1/2 hour.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.