Dear Evan Hansen - Cancellation Line/Lottery- Page 43

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 10/28/17 at 11:58pm

bwaylistener said: "CT2NYC said: "bwaylistener said: "You can see how many wheelchair/transfer arm seats are still available for each date by searching for them. They are available for some shows during Ben's last week, but there are none for his last performance. That means that for his last performance, they are already all sold to people in wheelchairs and their companions. In other words, the four-day rule won't work for his last performance because all those seats are already sold."

This is true, but the Telecharge website doesn't list transfer arm seats in the mezzanine as an option when searching for accessible seating. This could explain why the same pairs of seats in the mezzanine, in row E, row J, and row K, keep popping up. If they can't be purchased through the website, they're more likelyto go unsold. So, while all the accessible seating in the orchestra on 11/19 is sold out, there's a chance that those seats in the mezzanine are still available."

Ah, interesting! I didn't know that! I sat in row J last time I went, and was wondering if it was a 4-day seat, even though it was in mezzanine. So even though Telecharge gives you the option to search for transfer arm seating, it won't let you search for those seats in the mezzanine? How do you know all this stuff?!!"

Hours and hours of research, plus this seating chart, which is fairly accurate, although incomplete:

Updated On: 10/28/17 at 11:58 PM

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 10/29/17 at 12:15am

Just walked by the Music Box and nobody was in line so if you were on the fence about doing it, go now!

[elljay1371]

Posted: 10/29/17 at 11:48am

CT2NYC said: "bwaylistener said: "CT2NYC said: "bwaylistener said: "You can see how many wheelchair/transfer arm seats are still available for each date by searching for them. They are available for some shows during Ben's last week, but there are none for his last performance. That means that for his last performance, they are already all sold to people in wheelchairs and their companions. In other words, the four-day rule won't work for his last performance because all those seats are already sold."

This is true, but the Telecharge website doesn't list transfer arm seats in the mezzanine as an option when searching for accessible seating. This could explain why the same pairs of seats in the mezzanine, in row E, row J, and row K, keep popping up. If they can't be purchased through the website, they're more likelyto go unsold. So, while all the accessible seating in the orchestra on 11/19 is sold out, there's a chance that those seats in the mezzanine are still available."

Ah, interesting! I didn't know that! I sat in row J last time I went, and was wondering if it was a 4-day seat, even though it was in mezzanine. So even though Telecharge gives you the option to search for transfer arm seating, it won't let you search for those seats in the mezzanine? How do you know all this stuff?!!"

Hours and hours of research, plus this seatingchart, which is fairly accurate, although incomplete:

"They WERE actual wheelchair seats. I returned them. 



 

Updated On: 10/29/17 at 11:48 AM

[chuckydisc]

Posted: 10/29/17 at 12:10pm

LesWickedly said: "Just walked by the Music Box and nobody was in line so if you were on the fence about doing it, go now!"

Wow ... there were 11 people in line this time last week ... the rain and Halloween partying may be factors.

[socjoc1107]

Posted: 10/29/17 at 5:11pm

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[EmilyB11]

Posted: 10/29/17 at 9:24pm

Hey guys! I was able to get 2 tickets for the Friday night show (11/10) about a week or so ago. I am going to be flying in from Florida with a friend and we are going to see it :) However, I have a friend who lives in NYC who really wants to join us for the performance. If any seats show up for this show, PLEASE let me know <3 

[StefanieBway<3]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 4:12am

I'm looking for any advice on the best times to look for tickets, I'm looking for a single ticket preferably Saturday 11/18 evening show, but I'd take an 11/18 matinee or an 11/16 evening show. I'm searching on telecharge and want to make sure I'm looking at the right times, because I haven't seen anything.  

Also, If anyone has a spare ticket available, I'd be happy to take it off your hands for face value + fees etc. 

I just desperately want to see this show, and this trip came up last minute so I never thought I'd get the chance. 

Thanks for all the help I've received thus far <3

Updated On: 10/30/17 at 04:12 AM

[haterobics]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 10:22am

StefanieBway said: "I'm looking for any advice on the best times to look for tickets, I'm looking for a single ticket preferably Saturday 11/18 evening show, but I'd take an 11/18 matinee or an 11/16 evening show. I'm searching on telecharge and want to make sure I'm looking at the right times, because I haven't seen anything. "

Tickets are released 4 days in advance, so you have a while to wait. That said, seeing one of Ben's last performances is not going to be easy.

[fishwony]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 10:28am

Sorry if this is slightly off-topic, but I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience trying the 4-day rule with any other difficult/sold out/in-demand shows. Is this a secret Telecharge trick or is it exclusive to DEH? Asking more out of curiosity (and for future reference) than anything else. Thanks!

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 10:51am

fishwony said: "Sorry if this is slightly off-topic, but I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience trying the 4-day rule with any other difficult/sold out/in-demand shows. Is this a secret Telecharge trick or is it exclusive to DEH? Asking more out of curiosity (and for future reference) than anything else. Thanks!"

Come From Away and Hello, Dolly! both do it, as well, although the number of days is not the same. I haven't analyzed their patterns enough to pinpoint how many days out it actually is, but they definitely release them. Earlier this month, I helped someone get tickets to Come From Away, and he got 2 accessible seats in the mezzanine a week before the performance. Hello, Dolly! releases quite a few tickets in the days leading up to a performance, both accessible seating and ones that might be either unsold house seats or unsold premiums. As it gets closer to the show, from a day or two before all the way up until the day of, the best seats usually pop up.

[Anna Lan]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 11:16am

I found a decent face value orchestra seat for Come From Away seat 5 days out for Wednesday, and snapped it up fast. There were also a couple premium ones open as well. They may not release them as predictably as DEH, but they do release them.

Updated On: 10/30/17 at 11:16 AM

[novvie2017]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 12:22pm

Does anyone know if this Friday's tickets have been released yet?

[Jackala28]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 12:24pm

Did anyone else get an email about DEH Fan Day for Dec 10?  I hope I win!

[haterobics]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 12:25pm

novvie2017 said: "Does anyone know if this Friday's tickets have been released yet?"

There aren't always seats even available to release...

[TheGirlsNY]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 12:29pm

novvie2017 said: "Does anyone know if this Friday's tickets have been released yet?"

Haven't seen any yet.

[TheGirlsNY]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 12:29pm

Jackala28 said: "Did anyone else get an email about DEH Fan Day for Dec 10? I hope I win!"

YES! So exciting. I hope we all win and get to go together!

[flinger072]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 12:31pm

@CT2NYC just adding my voice to the choir - thank you for keeping us updated, I was able to get a ticket a few days ago because of your updates. Really, really appreciate it.

A few questions for everyone else - how partial is the view from row A? Were these the lottery tickets that they decided to make available or will the lottery still take place?

[TheGirlsNY]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 12:32pm

flinger072 said: "@CT2NYC just adding my voice to the choir - thank you for keeping us updated, I was able to get a ticket a few days ago because of your updates. Really, really appreciate it.

A few questions for everyone else - how partial is the view from row A? Were these the lottery tickets that they decided to make available or will the lottery still take place?"

I believe (from what I've read here) that the center section was sold and the sides are still lottery. I can't imagine you miss very much, you may just have to look up a lot.

[Anna Lan]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 12:46pm

TheGirlsNY said: "I believe (from what I've read here) that the center section was sold and the sides are still lottery. I can't imagine you miss very much, you may just have to look up a lot."

You won't see the feet of the actors or anything too far back stage. If you have back/neck issues, you will be very sore by the end of the show. I haven't seen this particular show from there, but have in the past. I'd take a couple ibuprofen with you for intermission in case you need them and enjoy the up close expressions.

[Jackala28]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 12:56pm

lol.  

Updated On: 11/8/17 at 12:56 PM

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 1:04pm

Anna Lan said: "TheGirlsNY said: "I believe (from what I've read here) that the center section was sold and the sides are still lottery. I can't imagine you miss very much, you may just have to look up a lot."

You won't see the feet of the actors or anything too far back stage. If you have back/neck issues, you will be very sore by the end of the show. I haven't seen this particular show from there, but have in the past. I'd take a couple ibuprofen with you for intermission in case you need them and enjoy the up close expressions."



I sat in orchestra A 114 for DEH, and I echo Anna's description. The stage is really high, and the seats are really close to it, so, unless you're a giant, it's physically impossible to see over the lip of the stage.
As far as the lottery is concerned, they still have SRO available, so I'm assuming it will continue as usual.

Updated On: 10/30/17 at 01:04 PM

[ahorcrux]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 1:08pm

I'd also like to know if anyone has experience sitting on the far right, specifically right orch b12 since I know its a partial view. I love being up close to see expressions but I am also slightly worried even though I don't have any neck or back issues.  

[chuckydisc]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 1:33pm

CT2NYC said: "I sat in orchestra A 114 for DEH, and I echo Anna's description. The stage is really high, and the seats are really close to it, so, unless you're a giant, it's physically impossible to see over the lip of the stage."

Sit on a booster seat.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 1:38pm

chuckydisc said: "CT2NYC said: "I sat in orchestra A 114 for DEH, and I echo Anna's description. The stage is really high, and the seats are really close to it, so, unless you're a giant, it's physically impossible to see over the lip of the stage."

Sit on a booster seat."

When I saw the show from there, I didn’t think to ask for one, but I have heard that they help.

[Anna Lan]

Posted: 10/30/17 at 2:41pm

CT2NYC said: "When I saw the show from there, I didn’t think to ask for one, but I have heard that they help."

The boosters help to a certain extent. I'm not a huge fan because you have to use more than one to really get much effect. They squish down more than it looks like they will. I find I get more sore with them than without because once you stack more than one it's not the most stable seat in the world. So you're doing more adjusting. Unless significant things are happening far up stage, which isn't the case in many shows, I prefer being more comfortable and not seeing their feet.

I'd say grab two and do some testing before the show to see how it feels. Once the show gets going, you probably won't notice where you're sitting or how much time has passed. The sore neck will creep up on you at intermission or after. Ibuprofen is your friend.

Don't be the person who sat in front of me at Hamilton who stacked up 5 of them and promptly fell over. It was funny, but he was mighty embarrassed.

Updated On: 10/30/17 at 02:41 PM