Company Student Rush.. — Page 3

It was the first time you were seeing the John Doyle method

And THAT is the attitude that may have hurt this show the most. The idea that it was only worth it to see when the idea was new. People have been so quick to assume that it's the same thing -- that just because it's the same "concept," they've been there, done that, and don't need to see it again. I only wish people hadn't been so narrow and quick to judge, and had the sense to give this show a chance -- because if you actually did, you'd see that they are so. drastically. different.

But you know what? Even if we're losing this one far too soon, for those who chose to stick their heads in the sand -- their loss.

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Updated On: 6/16/07 at 11:57 PM

Yes, I'm well aware of the concept behind student rush. I'm also aware- as you apparently are not- that $36 is a lot less than the $110 the general public sitting in the row behind you paid. Sweeney student tickets were for the leftover seats in the back and sides of the orchestra, Company student tickets are the same price for guaranteed front row; common sense says Company is a much better deal. Especially since every knowledgeable critic in New York said Doyle's concept worked better for Company than it did Sweeney. If you'd prefer to see Legally Blonde even if it costs more to sit in the back row than it does to sit in the front at Company, the student rush price has nothing to do with your bias.

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Updated On: 6/16/07 at 12:09 AM

Well, I got tickets around 3:30 last week, and a friend got them at like 2:30 the week before. But now that they're not selling them until three hours before, who knows?

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Where'd you sit? I might go tomorrow. :/

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How was the view from the boxes? And which box were you in (location-wise)?

I rushed today and I got there around 9:30. I decided to get there early because I was nervous about when they were selling them, and how many people were showing up since they announced it was closing. By the time 10 o clock rolled around their were about 5 people behind me (I was first in line). I went in and they were already selling rush tickets, but the lady said it was only for the matinee. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.

Ps, the show was incredible today. Not that it's not always amazing, but today everyone was just incredibly...on. Raul's scene with Kelly during "Another Hundred People" was great today, it was hard to tell from the side box, but it looked like they almost kissed a couple times, very playful, and very good chemistry between them. I'm gonna miss this one.

I was in a front box, so I had a decent view and didn't move. I'd love to see it again from the front row, but seeing it from above in the boxes was a treat. If you're in the right box it's a great deal!

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You're going today and you're in the front row? so lucky!!

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Sundays are good 'cause there the only day that three hours before showtime also happens to be when the box office opens... so it works out nicely, because whether you pick by opening time or rush rules, you're still there at the right time. On another day, you could get there at 10 a.m. for nothing, if they don't sell them til 4 or 5.

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Or due to it being a Saturday.

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Nope, they just sold us the box tickets. I think it might have just been the lady who made a mistake, because for the night show my friends got front row first, and then the boxes went on sale. I could be wrong though.

I'm going on Thursday night so I'll report back after that.

I stopped by the box office today and asked what days they gave front row first and they said everyday.