Ed Harris, Allison Janney & Julia Louis Dreyfuss - OTHER DESERT CITIES Revival — Page 4

TotallyEffed said: "It's not as simple as looking at the website. The issue is that we have no idea how many tickets are being held back."

Ok? Every show holds seats back lol

TotallyEffed said: "CoffeeBreak said: "This show is selling very well. There's going to be many a sold out performance prior to the performance date. This and SMS casts are really something this season."

Then why did they just send out a discount code? I wonder how well it actually is selling with those insane prices. I just looked at a date in December and there are so many tickets available and we don't even know how many they're holding back."

Every show sends out a marketing mailer now. It's generally expected anymore. Shows provide a "discount" - where that's big or small depends on how its selling. ODC the discount is not great - if at all - but they are going to appear generous. People will remember the show is happening and purchase regardless. It's a physical reminder in a digital world.

n2nbaby said: "TotallyEffed said: "n2nbaby said: "TotallyEffed said: "It's not as simple as looking at the website. The issue is that we have no idea how many tickets are being held back."

Ok? Every show holds seats back lol"



Good job, you got there."

I am saying just because a show holds back seats, does not mean it isn’t selling. This has been selling VERY well from the get go and MOST seats were released during the on sale from what I could see when I bought mine day of.

Dont’t be a typical BWW jerkwad."



I never said it wasn't selling, just that we don't know how many seats they are holding back. I was simply asking questions. We all know shows hold tickets back but you suggested that all we have to do is look at the website to know how well a show is selling. You're arguing back about nothing. Your comment, "Ok? Every show holds seats back lol" is a jerkwad response, I never came at you.

I’m planning to see the show on Jan 8th for my 18th birthday! I'm looking at getting seats in the dress circle, which I've heard has amazing views at the Hudson. I’m honestly so excited to see Allison Janney back on stage with Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

I just realized John Benjamin Hickey is returning to the Hudson, which is where he directed Plaza Suite. I'm a little nervous about the direction though, since Plaza Suite got pretty mixed reviews. I'm really hoping this revival turns out better and handles the drama well. What does everyone think of his directing style?

Updated On: 9/16/26 at 11:03 PM

Prices seemingly jumped AGAIN over the weekend.

These numbers are truly criminal. $200+ for the last row of the theater?! Sick.

quizking101 said: "WiCkEDrOcKS said: "Prices seemingly jumped AGAIN over the weekend.

These numbers are truly criminal. $200+ for the last row of the theater?! Sick."

Allison Janney picked up another Emmy so I think they are anticipating increased demand. Do I understand it? Not really"

FWIW, I was looking on Monday afternoon/evening, prior to the Emmys.

I'll say this until I'm blue in the face: GET THEE TO THE BOX OFFICE! I can't think of a single Broadway show in over two decades (the return of Nathan and Matthew to the Producers?) where advance purchase on-line was a must to guarantee entry. And you also get the experience of tapping into the BO person's insider info...and perhaps a good chat!

If you have access to the box office: use it, they save some great seats and you save a ton in fees.

Updated On: 9/18/26 at 05:29 PM

Play Esq. said: "I'll say this until I'm blue in the face: GET THEE TO THE BOX OFFICE! I can't think of a single Broadway show in over two decades (the return of Nathan and Matthew to the Producers?) where advance purchase on-linewas a must to guarantee entry. And you also get the experience of tapping into the BO person's insider info...and perhaps a good chat!

If you have access to the box office: use it,they save some great seats and yousave a ton in fees."



Totally agree but what about all the people who don't live in NYC? A $107 "service fee" is insanity. I can't imagine being a tourist and actually paying that. This country is in so much trouble.

jared123 said: "If one has $900 to throw away on a single ticket, I dont think they care about going to the box office to save fees. This production is shameless in their pricing, Othello tickets were cheaper"

I remember how insane the discourse was around Othello tickets, but it feels like the current 2026–27 season is pushing the envelope even further. Between the pricing dynamic we're seeing for the Other Desert Cities revival and the buzz around the Small Mouth Sounds cast, it feels like these two shows are positioning themselves to be the most talked-about plays of the year, both for the star power and the absolute sticker shock.

Frankly, looking at what's coming up down the line, I expect the exact same outrage when ticket blocks open for the Evita revival, Three Days of Rain, Sound of Music, Paddington, or even Purple Rain. It really feels like these eye-popping premium prices are becoming the seasonal standard rather than the exception.